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Why
Iguazu Falls is special
Iguazu Falls stretches along a 3 kilometer (nearly 2 mile) long
rim that is shared by Argentina and Brazil. It thunderously
plunges the height of a 24-story building into the Iguazu gorge
below.
Iguazu Falls dwarfs Niagara Falls and is rivaled only by
Victoria Falls in Africa (which, like Iguazu Falls, is a Top 100
Hillman Wonder of the World).
Which is best, the Argentine or Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls?
The Argentine side has the best and most varied up-close views
of Iguazu Falls while the Brazilian side has the spectacular
panoramic view. My best advice: See both.
Iguazu Falls' top attraction
Of all many tall cascades that collectively make up Iguazu
Falls, the semi-circular Devil's Throat is by far the most
awesome. It is the world's mightiest single water fall (in terms
of water-flow volume) - and its incessant roar is deafening, to
the point of being terrifying.
Best time for sightseeing
Defining "best" depends on your priority. There are significant
trade-offs:.
If you want to experience Iguazu Falls at its full might. Go
during the rainy season (normally the rain is heaviest from
around April to early July). However, you might encounter cold
and dreary days as well as sightseeing trails that are
occasionally closed due to rain damage.
If you want warm, blue-sky weather. Go during the dry season
(typically from October to February). Unfortunately, Iguazu
Falls noticeably dwindles in strength. If you are very unlucky,
Iguazu Falls may be completely dry (which occurs for a week or
more every several decades or so).
If you want a compromise. Try March, August or September.
Length of stay
Most visitors to Iguazu Falls fly in from either Rio de Janeiro
in Brazil or Buenos Aires in Argentina. Some do it as a day
trip. I strongly suggest staying at least two days - one to
explore the Argentine side, the other, the Brazilian side.
Interesting tidbits about
Iguazu Falls
Click the below green button for a dozen Iguazu Falls
conversation pieces:
What leading travel books say about Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls is a show of sound and fury that cannot be
duplicated anywhere.
South America
Fodor's
The most awesome Iguazu fall is the semicircular Devil's Throat.
South America
Lonely Planet
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