Blogs from Puerto Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina, South America - page 26

What can I say about Iguaçu/Iguazu falls? Words and even pictures don't do it justice. Truly, the only way to appreciate it is to go there. So everyone should. They truly are Mother Nature at her very, very best. I feel extremely lucky and honoured to have seen them, and I felt humbled in the presence of so much power. I visited both the Brazilian and Argentinian sides, and although each was amazing in it's own way, I think I enjoyed the Argentinian side more. There seemed to be more to do there, and walking along some of the catwalks was fantastic. Anyway, I think I'll let the pictures do the talking! I look literally hundreds of pictures at the falls, so those attached are just a sample. It's been too long since I updated, and ... read more

Foz do Iguaçu, my final stop in Brazil. For those who don't know, it's right on the Argentina/Brazil(/Paraguay . . . sort of) border, where there are massive waterfalls, as Cataratas de Iguaçu or las Cataratas de Iguazú (depending on your language of choice). These things are enormous, over 2 km long of falling water, higher than Niagra and longer than Victoria! Both countries have there own national parks which besides the falls also have tropical rainforests (this far south!) home to many animals that you'd see all the way up on the Amazon. Argentina lucked out by having about three times the park space and the majority of the falls on their side. Apparently there are fights over which country has a better side since Brazil's side looks out panoramically at all the falls while ... read more

Puerto Iguazu - Arrived at 9.30am and after a quick turn around, was on the way to the Parque Nacional Iguazu. The park has a good infrastructure of walkways, bathrooms and eating places (everything is overpriced so bring your own food) and is well signed. There are a couple of walks you can do both at lower level and at the top of the falls. The falls are very pretty but I was not as impressed as I thought I´d be (must be a jaded traveller), UNTIL I saw the "Garganta del Diablo" (Devil´s Throat) which is reached by a series of catwalks. Here the water just plummets into a seemingly bottomless pit before you and is truely spectacular. As there has been a draught here for several years and water levels are low, I can ... read more

Iguazu Falls and National Park...largest waterfalls in south america, unfortunately it was dry season, but impressive nonetheless. On the border between Argentina and Brazil (and Paraguay, but does not border the falls), i saw the argentine side first, then returned to the brazilian side after my trip through paraguay. Everybody has their own opinion on which side is best for viewing, Argentina´s side is much higher and closer to the falls, while brazils platform is lower and in the canyon, giving a frontal view. Personally i preferred being right up close on the argentina platform. The climate is subtropical rainforest, and both Arg and Brazil have national parks with trails in addition to the falls. I got some great wildlife shots of colorful and strange animals, thanks in part to help from the local bakery! ... read more

Hola amigos! Well what another great day we´ve had! Better start off where I left off last time I spose.... Well we went for that steak dinner after last night. And we were NOT disappointed. First we had some empanadas pollo (chicken and some veggies in a pastry shell) freakin´delicious! Then came the steaks. Jacqueline had some kind of mushroom sauce, and I went for black pepper sauce. Out came two sirloin-tenderloin type steaks, cooked RARE, with delicious sauce. Best steak ever. And yes I think I say that each time I have a steak but it just keeps getting better and better!! Except mine was covered in whole peppercorns and each time I ate one I thought my mouth was going to burn off. But man do they know how to do beef around here. ... read more