Brazil | Tourism
IGUASSU FALLS: MAGIC OF NATURE One of the seven natural wonders of the world By Corinne Marian / Photos by Ministry of Tourism
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o matter how many photos or videos you’ve seen, Iguassu Falls always live up to the hype. It is, after all, one of the New Natural Wonders of the World and breathtaking. There are anywhere between 150 and 300 waterfalls there, depending on the season. As you get to the lookout over the stunning 80 meters Devil’s Throat Falls for the first time, you will just stand there, stunned with complete sensory overload.
Brazil: Panoramic views
Although the majority of the waterfalls are
located on the Argentinian side, it is often said that the Brazilian side offers better panoramic views, with a pathway studded with viewpoints and a glass lift that goes up to wooden decking that runs along the edges of the falls. To visit the Falls on the Brazilian side, you will need to enter the National Park of Iguassu. I suggest you get there early, the Park opens at 9am and the entry costs BRL 64.00 (about CAD $20.00). The points of interest inside the park are connected by free shuttle services. You can hop on/hop off at any time and at any stop for free.
Five stops There are 5 stops: The Park Administration; Hiking trail (6 miles long); Macuco Safari (speed boat ride); Waterfall trail and a restaurant – where you can eat a lunch buffet for BRL $59.00 or CAD $19.00 approximately. The Devil’s Throat is the heart of the falls. About half of the Parana River flows down the sheer walls of the Plateau here, plunging 80 meters to the bottom of the narrow canyon
