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Iguazu Falls

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November 4th 2005
The Iguazu Falls were breath-taking. They are the widest waterfalls in the world and are truly beautiful. Our first day was spent on the Argentinian side, where we walked under the falls and then over them, getting soaked from the spray in some places. In the afternoon we took a truck ride through the jungle (nothing compared to the Amazon) and then went on a jet boat ride into the falls. ... read more

South America » Argentina » Misiones » Iguazú National Park

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Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule an... ... read more