Parque Nacional del Iguazù Warnings Or Dangers

I found this sign a bit interseting. Now, I know we are in a "jungle" but this sign caught me totally off guard since I would think that most people would have some sort of common sense when it comes to the creatures of the jungle.

There are pleny of signs posted through out the park to beware of snakes so please don't wander off the main path of the park, and if you plan on hiking please use caution and make sure to stay on the designated paths to prevent you for any harm or injury.

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While you are walking through out the park you'll probably come across a few of these warning signs indicating (or reminding you) not to feed the animals especially the coatis, and to stay away from touching any of the plants you find in the park.

Please adhere to park rules as they are there for the protection of animals, plants and of course people.

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It seems like this is a standard tip but in such a remote location and somewhere I would assume most people do not make a return trip to I strongly suggest you take advantage of your weather. If you have a nice day be sure to use it to its best and take best advantage of it to see and do all you can as you never know when the next storm will roll in and cause a potential washout on your plans.

We did have rain for half of our trip but the days certainly weren’t wasted. We were able to see and do so much here and most importantly, relax and unwind.

Apparently it is indeed a crime to feed the monkeys and also a big enough problem that they have many signs warning you not to do so.

While we were sitting outside having our first day lunch I spotted the sign in the corner warning us not to feed the monkeys. I have to tell you, I never would have thought to do it in the first place. But apparently people do.

So please, do not feed the monkeys.

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A few years back a child was attacked and killed by a puma on one of the trails in Iguazu Falls National Park. While this was was an isolated incident, it served as a warning that you need to be aware of your surroundings and to be informed about what animals live in this jungle and what you should do should you encounter them. The visitor centre hands out a book with advice on what to do when you meet snakes or pumas, so everyone who visits the park should read this, especially anyone hiking on the more remote paths such at the Macuco Nature Trail.

In a place full of water, water running from above, water moving all over the place, you may find yourself dieing of thirst, after so much walk under the sun. Take some water with you. And go for a pee before you start walking around, you know, all this water running around... :D

With the sun beating down and the spray coming from the falls, you may well not realise that you are getting sunburned. Take a hat to protect your head, ears and neck and if you are one of those people that bear all (yuch), then apply sun tan oil as even in the shaded parts of the walk, the sun can still get to you.

There are many birds and animals in the Park, some of which can be dangerous. Stay on the paths and you are unlikely to come across anything anymore dangerous than a Banded Coati. Generally, these creatures will amble across your path doing their own thing, and totally ignore you unless you come too close, but be warned that you should not attempt to feed them as they are omnivores and as such, have sharp teeth and can give a nasty nip if they decide that they don't like you.

You can identify a Banded Coati by its extended snout, used for grubbing out insects, brown coat and banded prehensile tail which is used to balance with, when they are up in the trees. The trees are their safety net, to keep them safe from the likes of the Jaguar which, I am glad to say, was probably too inteligent to come near the walkways with so many humans around!