Cataratas del Iguazù Travel Guide

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  See it if you have a couple of extra days in South America 

 

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Things to Do  

Walk out to the Devil's Throat

Walk out to the Devil's Throat, Cataratas del Iguazù

 ddbleu Says:  Whatever you do, don't miss this! You can walk all the way out to the beginning of the catwalks, or take the free train. However, you might wait in line for an hour to get on a train. It's like a Disneyland ride. I walked out to the catwalks then took the train back. The... 

Boat trip on the Argentinean side

Boat trip on the Argentinean side, Cataratas del Iguazù

 hermesus Says:  When you are there you have to do this! This experience takes you in the middle of it all. One important tip: take minimum amount of clothing. I can guarantee, you will be completely soaked. Be quick with your camera ‘cause if you’re not you’re going to regret it. The boat... 

Hotels  

Esturion Hotel: Posh for the money

Esturion Hotel: Posh for the money, Cataratas del Iguazù

 ddbleu Says:  I stayed here one night at a rate of $55 U.S. You could probably book it for less directly. This was through my travel agent. Air conditioned rooms, fantastic hot breakfast buffet included with fruit, etc. Nice, helpful staff, walking distance into town. It's a lot less than... 

Restaurants  

La Rueda: An off night at La Rueda

La Rueda: An off night at La Rueda, Cataratas del Iguazù

 ddbleu Says:  Indoor and outdoor areas to eat, pleasant atmosphere. At the recommendation of the waiter, I had the dorado, a local fish from the river. It was prepared in a tomato based sauce with bell peppers, which I hate! So that was just bad luck, ordering that dish. The service was... 

Transportation  

Check your bags at the falls

Check your bags at the falls, Cataratas del Iguazù

 ddbleu Says:  The falls are in between the airport and the hotels. So if you are visiting the falls in the morning and taking an afternoon flight out of Iguazu, you won't want to have to go back to your hotel before going to the airport. They have a place to check luggage at the entrance... 

From the airport

From the airport, Cataratas del Iguazù

 ddbleu Says:  If I had to do it over again, I would just get a cab! I took one of those vans from the airport to the Esturion Hotel, which is probably 15 miles from the airport. We had to wait around for the van to fill up, about 20 minutes. Then they drop people off at various hotels one... 

Tourist Traps  

Skip the jeep ride

Skip the jeep ride, Cataratas del Iguazù

 ddbleu Says:  I did the combo package of jeep ride and boat ride. Don't bother with the jeep. Just go directly out to the boats. You will see all the same trees and scenery by walking the trails around the falls. Just say no. The boat ride was fun but I was expecting to go closer to the... 

What to Pack  

ALWAYS CARRY A RELIABLE MOSQUITOE REPELLANT

ALWAYS CARRY A RELIABLE MOSQUITOE REPELLANT, Cataratas del Iguazù

 DennyP Says:  I USUALLY CARRY:A SMALL BACKPACK THAT CARRIES MY CAMERA EQUIPMENT AND NECCESARIES.MOST IMPORTANT HERE IN THE TROPICS IT PAYS TO ALWAYS CARRY SUFFICIENT BOTTLED FRESH WATER ANDALSO A STRONG RELIABLE MOSQUITOE AND INSECT REPELLANT THAT SHOULD BE USED DAILY ESPECIALLY IN THE... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Hard Rain

Hard Rain, Cataratas del Iguazù

 cadiana88 Says:  In Cataratas del Iguazu, in the Argentine side, we bought tickets to sail in a boat close to the Falls. Amazing experience, except from my 2-years-son, who cried all the time..... My 5-years-daughter enjoyed it a lot!! It costs $40 pesos each adult ($13 dollars) Waterproof... 

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 When you are there you have to do this! This experience takes you in the middle of it all. One important tip: take minimum amount of clothing. I can guarantee,... 

 

Questions and Answers

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Q:  I am travelling with my wife to the Falls next year. We are arriving and departing from IGU the Brazil airport but, we are staying... 

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A: Hi, I did the other way round actually from argentinian side of the falls to the bus station in Puerto Iguazu on brasilian side by taxi. It's absolutely easy to do, you... 

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I did it all in a day!

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 What a rush. I flew in on Tuesday and by the time I got to my hotel it was around 3 p.m. So I decided just to wait and see the falls the next morning, though my flight out was at 2 p.m. Among my... 

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Amazing show!

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 I visited the Falls three times (1984, 2005 and 2010). And I'll return back. I've read that when Eleanor Roosevelt visited the Falls, she said: "Poor Niagara...". 

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Iguazu Falls ....................

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 Gentle fog is hovering in the air, changing shape, dancing with itself. Happy and immense. The sunlight turns clouds of droplets into a spectacle of beautiful ghosts. The trees imprint their peaks on... 

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FOZ DU IGUACU..ARGENTINA..

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  IGUACU FALLS The sound of the Falls is easily heard long before your arrival. The volume of water crashing over the edge of the falls has to be seen to be beleived. Upon my arrival at the falls I... 

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Iguazu

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 I had heard that National Park de Iquazu was the Niagra Falls of South America and was a must see during my stay in Agrentina. After visiting the falls, my opinion is that this comparison is an... 

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