a small glimps

Iguazu Falls- Day 1

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December 8th 2008
So from the mountains to the tropics.... palm trees, mosquitoes, heat, and HUGE waterfalls!!!! After another 18 hours overnight bus ride we (Gabriela, the Spanish teacher from BA and I) arrived in Puerto Iguazu on the Argentinian side. And since we arrived early in the morning, after we checked into our hostel, (Marco Polo Hostel, highly recommend it) we figured we use the day to first visit the ... 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