Iguazu Falls - viewed from Brazil

Brazil - Iguazu Falls & Foz Tropicana Bird Park

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June 22nd 2009
I eventually arrived in the town of Foz de Iguazu at midday on Monday 22 June after a 23 hour bus journey. I found a hotel about 5 minutes walk from the bus terminal and was overjoyed when I saw my huge room. It came with a choice of three single beds, cable TV and bathroom. It got even better when I turned the TV on and saw the final round of the US Open golf was on. After the long bus journe ... 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