Apparently in the old days locals would row groups of tourists out to the falls edge where they could happily snap some pictures. After a boat of seven German tourists went over they quickly put a stop to it. Can you imagine?

Hot and beautiful Foz

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January 2nd 2006
So we left our home away from home in Floripa and took a loooong bus ride to Foz do Iguazu home of the Iguazu Falls. We had seen many pictures of the falls before but when you get to see them up close and get doused by their spray its a total different experience. They are split between Brazil and Argentina with Argentina getting the larger portion. As the guide book says they are "higher than Ni ... read more

South America » Brazil » Paraná » Foz do Iguaçu

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Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more