Nature at Its Heavenliest Best at the Iguazu Falls

The Iguazu waterfalls are without a shadow of a doubt amongst the best places of the world. This statement is proved by the fact that most honeymooners choose the waterfalls to mark the beginning of their new life together. It’s a different thing all together whether a couple can afford the place though, however, it is a known fact that most people have Iguazu right at the top of their priority list. The waterfalls are ranked as the largest and amongst the best in the world. The Iguazu Falls were also short-listed as a contender for the New 7 Wonders of Nature.

The Iguazu Falls are at a very interesting spot, they lie at the point where the nations of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay meet. These waterfalls are made of a staggering 275 falls and are spread over a distance of 2.7 kilometers over the Iguazu River. The Iguazu Falls average around 64 meters in height, and the highest of the lot stands at 82 meters in height, which is the world-famous Devil’s Throat.

The Devil’s Throat is U-Shaped and stands at 150 meters in width and 700 meters long. This is a wonderful sight to the human eye and the spot also marks the border between Brazil and Argentina. Argentina has a lion’s share of the waterfall, with around two-thirds of the falls belonging to it.

It is recommended that you spend at least 2 days in the vicinity of the falls to enjoy the Iguazu Falls in totality. You need an entire day to enjoy the Argentinean side of the Iguazu. The Park here is scintillating as you can go under, above and along the waters. The place is full of adventure whatever you do; you need to undertake the ‘Green Trail’ which will take you through the forests whereas the ‘Lower Trail’ will lead you to the centre of the Iguazu Falls. The ‘Upper Circuit’ on the other hand will take you to the upper part of the falls, which will give you an amazing view of the entire area.

The place is all about nature at its best. It is a lovely sight to see the tiny fall-birds, more popularly known as vencejos at the falls. The area is full of mist and as such it is very difficult to sight the bottom of the waterfall, and it is recommended that you do not stretch yourselves to notice the bottom either.

Now off to the Brazilian side, the Brazilian side accounts for only 20% of the falls. Nevertheless, the park on this side is much more modern and tourist friendly. The Park is all about a long track along the river. The best part here is the site offers spectacular views of over the falls across the border.

Listed below are some of the questions which may be on your mind.

How do I reach the Iguazu Falls?

The Iguazu waterfalls can be reached from either side of the borders between Argentina and Brazil as well as from the Paraguayan city of Ciudad del Este. The falls can be accessed via the Argentinean town of Puerto Iguazú and Brazilian town of Foz do Iguaçu. As a major chunk of the falls lie in Argentina, it is recommended you visit the place via Argentina.

You need to fly to Buenos Aires International airport from the US. Later, a bus journey of around 16 hours will reach you to the spot. The journey may be long; however, I can guarantee you that the journey is definitely comfortable and cheap.

If you are looking to save time, you can also fly into Puerto Iguazu from Buenos Aires. However, the later option is definitely much more expensive.

Where do I stay during my Iguazu Falls adventure?

There are accommodation facilities available aplenty near the falls. Some of the more popular landmarks of Argentina are Cataratas Hotel, Esturion Hotel, Gran Hotel Resort and Casino, Saint George Hotel, and Sheraton Iguazu.

Some of the popular landmarks on the Brazilian side include Bella Italia Hotel, Mabu Thermas And Resort, Continental Inn Hotel, Best Western Falls Galli Hotel, Bourbon Cataratas Resort, San Martin Hotel, Hotel Cassino and San Juan Tour Foz Hotel.

When is the best time to visit the Iguazu Falls?

There isn’t really a best time to visit the Iguazu falls. The place can be visited throughout the year; it all depends on when you wish to visit the place. On the ground though, the period from March to November sees foreign visitors in large numbers and this period may be considered an ideal time to visit the place.

On the other hand, the January to February period sees domestic visitors in large numbers owing to the fact the native Brazilians and Argentineans are on holiday.

Therefore, a visit during the months of March through November is ideal.

In conclusion, the Iguazu Falls are the best when it comes to experiencing nature at its heavenliest best. It’s like experiencing milk flowing from the heights of the Iguazu. The place ranks amongst the most wonderful sites to click photographs. It’s all about white spray.

I’m sure you can’t wait to get there, so without wasting any further time, go ahead and start planning your trip to the natural wonder of Iguazu. I can assure you the visit will be a once in lifetime visit; the only exception here is if you visit the place again after some time though.