Iguazu FallsSituated on the borders of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay these are undoubtedly the best falls in the world. The Iguazu Falls are a collection of 275 waterfalls plunging into a 3km long gorge with an average height of 70m. The area is a National Park surrounded by a dense tropical forest, home to small mammals and hundreds of different species of bird and colourful butterflies. Unlike other major waterfalls in the world there are a variety of activities surrounding the falls, including; walkways on both the Argentine and Brazilian sides, offering varying views of the falls and the majestic Garganta del Diablo (Devil's throat) where the Parana and Iguazu rivers merge creating one thunderous waterfall. A recommended option is the exhilarating boat ride up the river looking up at the falls and into the 'Garganta del Diablo'. You could also visit the nearby Jesuit ruins of San Ignacio, built during the 17th century and rediscovered in 1897. TO SEE AND DO AT IGUAZU FALLSBelow are some of the attractions that the falls and surrounding area have to offer. Walks. Full day. Both the Argentine and Brazilian side of the falls have a variety of boardwalks at varying heights and length. From the main Argentine walkways a train takes you around the river from where there is a walkway on stilts that takes you to the awesome Garganta del Diablo viewpoint. Helicopter. 30 minutes. This short ride takes you up the Brazilian side of the Parana River giving you superb bird's eye views of the entire 275 waterfalls. Boat. 2 hours. From the calm waters 1km from the falls you board your speedboat, which takes you up and into the heart of the falls. You will be taken under smaller falls, given the opportunity to photograph sections of the falls, driven over rapids and up to the very foot of the Garganta del Diablo, an exhilarating ride. Jungle walks. 3 hours. Throughout the area are a selection of walking trails taking you through pristine jungle, from where you have the chance of spotting some of the diverse bird life, such as macaws, parakeets and hummingbirds. Jesuit ruins of San Ignacio. Half day. This tour gives you the opportunity to view the well-preserved ruins of san Ignacio. Situated deep in the rainforest, they were rediscovered in 1897 almost 2 centuries after they were used and offer an excellent insight into their way of life.
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