The Beautiful Foz Do Iguacu (Iguassu Falls) – Beyond Mere Words

Iguassu Falls are considered to be one of the seven wonders of the modern world and are the most overwhelming and spectacular waterfalls in South America. The falls are over 3km wide and 80m high and their beauty is unsurpassed. They are also one of, if not the major natural attraction in Brazil. At the heart of this immense body of water is the Devil´s Throat, where 14 separate falls join forces, pounding down the 90meter (350ft) cliffs in a deafening crescendo of sound and spray. Situated on the Rio Iguaçu, the border between Argentina and Brazil, the falls lie 19km (12miles) upstream from the confluence of the Rio Iguaçu with the Rio Alto Paraná. Bridges connect the Brazilian city of Foz do Iguaçu with the Argentinean town of Puerto Iguazú and the Paraguayan city of Cuidad del Este. The Iguaçu falls are situated in the middle of the national park - Parque Nacional Foz do Iguaçu that is divided between Brazil and Argentina. The Brazilian National Park was founded in 1939 and the area was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. Due to the high humidity caused by the spray from the falls the park is very rich in superb flora and fauna.

Igussa Falls (Foz do Iguacu) at sunset - taken from the Brazil shore Foz do Iguacu viewed from Argentina On the Walkway at Sunset - Foz do Iguacu, Brasil side

Click below to view my impressions. Photos have also been posted to Flickr! If you are a member of Flickr, I would appreciate any comments you might have and your vote for your favorites.

Iguassu Falls Highlights

Other Photo Albums:

Iguassa Falls - Brasil view - one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Brasil side was best for picture taking
Iguassa Falls - Argentina view - Best for getting close up and personal
Iguassa Falls - People and Performers - Igussa Falls is the attraction, not its people. I put the few people in a separate folder so as not to diminish the beauty of this special place

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