Falls from above

Iguazu Falls

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July 6th 2008
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but to show you photos of Iguazu Falls just wouldn't do it justice - it's loud, grand and just takes ones breath away every time you turn around. We spent 2 days at Iguazu Falls. The first day, we spent on the Argentian side, which allowed us to get up close (and VERY wet) to the falls. Most of the group opted to do a boat ride around the falls but ... read more

South America » Brazil » Paraná » Foz do Iguaçu » Iguaçu National Park

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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