Iguazzu Falls - Brazil

The Iguazzu Falls are the widest Falls in the world.

The work Iguaçú means "big water" in the tupi-guarani etymology. The Iguaçú river, which forms the Falls eighteen km before the river meets the Paraná river, overcomes a ground unevenness and plunges 65m with a width of 2,780m. Its geological formation dates back to approximately 150 million years.

There are a total of 275 falls, forming a gigantic semi-circle 8,100 feet long, with millions of gallons of thundering water plunging to depths 250 feet below. The semi-circular falls bring together both the Iguassu and Parana Rivers, as well as Brazil and Argentina. Argentina claims the majority of the falls on her territory. However, the view from the Brazilian side is far superior.

The infinite wonders of Iguassu cannot be described in words. The falls are surrounded by a National Park one of the Brazilian Rain Forest protection resorts, with thousands of untouched hectares of forest, containing the world's largest pluvial forest, home to 12 species of amphibians, 18 species of fish, 40 species of mammals, including the jaguar, ocelot, capybara and giant river otter, 60 different reptiles, 340 bird species, and 700 unique species of fluttering butterflies! Many of these species can be discovered in the Bird Park and on excursions within the park, such as the Macuco Safari where you will be led on a short hike and a ride nearly under the falls in a small boat. To alter your point of reference, helicopter rides are another exciting option or the Itaipu Dam- Located 12 miles from Iguassu Falls lies the world's largest Hydroelectric Power Plan .A new project is currently being developed by the park administration which will facilitate adventure sports such as hiking, rafting, cannoning, canoeing, boia-cross, and camping. Adding to the magic, brilliant rainbows often frame the falls.

The Iguassu National Park was awarded World Natural Heritage status by Unesco in 1986.

The falls are divided between Brazil and Argentina – while the Brazil side is most spectacular, the Argentine side is more pleasant to explore, but to see them properly one must visit both sides. At the Argentinean side several pasarelas give good views of smaller falls, and, in the distance, the Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Gorge).