Waterfalls everywhere

The Iguazu skybox

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November 13th 2008
Today we went to Brazil. Even though the place is within the stone reach, so to speak, crossing the border is always a hassle and means lots of passport stamping. The park on this side is much smaller. Somewhere I read that if compared to a football game the Brazilian side is like a skybox: great overview of it all; while the Argentina side is like being in the curve, with the supporters, experie ... 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