+ overview
One of the great natural wonders of our planet, the Iguazu Falls are located on the border between Argentina and Brazil. About five times larger than the Niagara Falls, its famous American counterpart, the Iguazu Falls actually consist of 280 individual waterfalls that stretch over 2.6 km (1.8 mi) across the Iguazu river. The most impressive of them, the Devil’s Throat, is the largest fall in the world in terms of volume of water per second.
Starting in the state of Parana in Brazil, the river Iguazu runs on a plateau through a smooth geography on more than 1,200 km (mi) along which it is strengthen by several affluents.
The term “Iguazu” means “great waters” in Guarani, the locals’ language. The Iguazu Falls where discovered in 15 by
The Iguazu Falls are clearly among the most impressive waterfalls in the whole world. They offer breathtaking views and an overall unforgettable spectacle at any time of the year and can be viewed from both the Brazilian and Argentine banks of the river. The site, including the falls and the park, was designated a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1986.
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Situated in Iguazú National Park, some 20 km. from Puerto Iguazú in the north of the province, these falls are shared by Brazil and Argentina.
Unlike other famous waterfalls around the world, the Iguazu Falls’ site is easily accessible and boasts numerous sideways and viewpoints offering breathtaking views.
Iguazú river is born in Paraná state in Brazil, and after crossing 1,200 km. on a plateau where it receives several affluents, it reaches a fault forming a crack in the interleaved layers of sandstone and basalt where the river runs.
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