The waterfall system consists of 275 falls stretching for over one-and-a-half miles of the Iguazu River. Some of the individual falls are up to 82 meters in height. The Devil's Throat, a U-shaped, 82-meter-high, 150-meter-wide, 700-meter-long cataract, is the biggest of them all, and marks the border between Argentina and Brazil.
The falls can be reached from the two main towns on either side of the falls, Foz do Iguaçu (where I was staying, approx 20km from the falls) on the Brazilian side and Puerto Iguazú on the Argentinian side. The falls can also be accessed from Ciudad del Este, Paraguay on the other side of the Parana River from Foz do Iguaçu.
Rather than sign up for the organised tour offered by the hostel, I was keen to make my own way there. However, after speaking to another guy staying at the hostel called Dovy, from Israel, I decided to tag along with him and a few other people, Gabi from Australia, Pedro from Poland and Ruth from England.
A short bus ride later and we arrived at the falls. We made our way along the walkway which runs beside the canyon to the lower base of the Devil's Throat. The views were spectacular and the sound of the water thundering down was deafening. It was a hot and hummed day so the cloud of spray created overhead was very welcome.
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| The view of the falls from the Brazilian side. |
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| Local wildlife. |
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| Salto Floriano. |
After viewing the falls we headed off to the nearby Parque das Aves (bird park), which features an impressive collection of wild birds.
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| A Toucan at the Parque das Aves. |
After seeing the Brazilian side of the falls I was keen to see the Argentinian side too. A few of the people I’d been with to see the falls on Wednesday had moved on but Ruth was keen to go and so we headed out together. The weather wasn’t great, overcast and cold, the coldest day of my travels so far.
We took a bus to the Brazilian border where we had to get off and obtain exit stamps. We then had to wait for another bus to take us across the bridge over the Iguazu River and into Argentina.
The concrete blocks which run the length of the bridge change colour halfway across from Brazilian to Argentinian to signify that you’ve moved from one country to the other. Very cool! After stopping again to obtain entry stamps into Argentina we arrived at the falls. The journey was an experience in itself.
Argentine access takes you along different walkways through the park allowing you to view different parts of the falls. The Paseo Garganta del Diablo is a one-kilometre-long trail that takes you directly over the Devil's Throat. A truly spectacular sight!
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| On the Argentinian side of the falls. |
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| The Devil's Throat. |
4 comments:
Hi Lee
The waterfalls look amazing and we are glad you are enjoying your trip
We all miss you so much back home, it was great when we spoke to you last week, Daisy was so happy she talked about it all the way home.
Take care honey and we will speak again soon
Big hugs from us all here.
Kelly, Ady and Daisy
Hi Lee,
more amazing photographs I am so very proud of you, you look really well and are obviously enjoying yourself:) the falls remind me so much of Niagra and I remember the noise was absolutely deafening. It certainly sounds like you are doing your bit for the united nations! people from all over the globe - good for you.
love and miss you loads just off to clinic hope to speak soon
hugs Mum...x
Laurel and Jim say we have viewed your travel up to date and found it most interesting.
What a wonderful journey you are taking,we wish you well on your future travels. best wishes, please take care.
Ha ha! Thanks Laurel and Jim!
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