Iguazu Falls (Iguazu National Park in Brazil). Iguazu Falls and three borders, Argentina—Brazil—Paraguay Iguazu how to get from Rio de Janeiro

Iguazu are represented by a complex of waterfalls located in South America and at the same time are the dividing line between Argentina and Brazil. According to general estimates, there are more than 270 waterfalls here. Several years ago, Iguazu was recognized as one of the newly recognized wonders of the world. Translated, Iguazu means “big water” and this is a justified name. European residents were the first to hear about this miracle from the Spanish traveler Cabeza de Vaca, the first European who decided to explore these lands.

Waterfalls constantly change their appearance and the power of water flows; this directly depends on the time of year. The most powerful water flows can be seen from November to March, when the amount of precipitation reaches its maximum. Also this mysterious place It is common to dry out completely, but only the lucky ones can see this phenomenon; this happens approximately once every 40-45 years. Iguazu Falls appeared due to strongest eruption volcano, and acquired their final form gradually, because the water eroded the soil every year, and this is what has survived to this day.

The largest and most powerful waterfall of this complex is called “Devil's Throat”. The waterfall is a horseshoe-shaped cliff 700 meters long and 150 meters wide. This waterfall is the official border of the two states and is located in Brazil.

Except beautiful landscapes here you can constantly see a rainbow, sometimes more than one, bathing in the spray of waterfalls. At night you can see such a phenomenon as a night rainbow.

It is larger and wider than the world-famous Niagara Falls. There are simply not enough epithets to describe the beauty of this miracle. All this must be seen with your own eyes. Residents of neighboring countries treat their heritage with care and concern. To preserve the beauty of Iguazu Falls, national parks have been created in the surrounding areas, and they are also protected world organization UNESCO.

Every year, Iguazu Falls attracts millions of tourists who want to see this miracle in person. Everything for tourism has been equipped here for a long time, observation platforms, laid walking routes, infrastructure is developing. Tourists are provided with all the necessary things to carry out the most unforgettable walk of their life to the foot of the waterfalls. Most of the waterfalls of the complex are located in Argentina. In national parks you can get acquainted with local specimens of flora and fauna - flamingos, toucans, iguanas and this is only a thousandth part of what can be seen here.

How to get to Iguazu Falls from Argentina

From cities in Argentina, Iguazu Falls can be reached by plane or by bus to the nearest city of Puerto Iguazú. Near the city there is aCataratas del Iguazu International Airport(Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport). You can fly from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu by direct flight in 1 hour 45 minutes.

From Puerto Iguazu, buses depart every 30 minutes to Iguazu Falls. You can also rent a car in advance online from the company

Puerto Iguazu Map

Iguazu Falls - one of 7 natural wonders Sveta. And this is not only a title obtained in a vote from 2007 to 2011, organized by a Swiss non-profit organization, but very, very close to the truth. There are many versions and reviews of which waterfalls can compete with Iguazu, the same Angel in Venezuela, Victoria Falls in Africa, Niagara Falls in the USA/Canada and Kaieteur Falls in Guyana. Angel is the most high waterfall in the world, and Victoria is very impressive. Nevertheless, it was Iguazu Falls that became the best and there are several reasons for this:

1. Iguazu Falls are very large and are located on the territory of two countries: on the border of Brazil and Argentina.

Iguazu Falls are located in two countries: Brazil (pictured on the right) and Argentina (pictured on the left)

2. Very picturesque trails have been laid to the waterfalls, some of which come very close to the streams of water, especially on the Brazilian side.

3. Devil's Throat on the Argentine side - this is one of the most powerful impressions of 2 days at the waterfalls.

Devil's Throat - the main Iguazu Falls in Argentina

4. Visiting waterfalls is affordable for hundreds of thousands of people around the world. There are relatively inexpensive flights to the waterfalls from the central cities of Brazil and Argentina. Everyone can visit the waterfalls!

5. On the territory of the waterfalls there is a large number of animals, including the terribly cute but treacherous Coati of the Nosuhi genus, which gives a visit to the waterfalls a special charm and unity with nature.

Coati in Argentina

Coatis are mammals from the genus Nosukh.

Lovely Coati from the Nosukh family - stars of waterfalls

The Crested Teddy Jay is a very talkative and beautiful bird of Iguazu Falls.

Typical Iguazu butterfly

The most beautiful butterfly of Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls in Brazil

If you are traveling from Brazil, for example, from Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo, then it is definitely more convenient to visit the Brazilian side of the waterfalls first. Inspecting the waterfall complex takes no more than 2 hours, even if you try very hard and walk very slowly and take pictures at each observation deck. On the approaches to central platform you will be greeted by a couple of promising views and several cute coatis (noses).

The entire trail is no more than 900 meters and will take 20-25 minutes. The short length of the trail will pay off in the last 100 meters under the spray of the raging stream, contemplation of a double rainbow and stunning views. A large number of butterflies fly around and surround you, adding some kind of magical atmosphere. The point, of course, is not about magic, but about the fact that butterflies really like the sun and high humidity due to the proximity of the waterfall. All this creates a very pleasant atmosphere of celebration and a happy moment.

Iguazu butterflies

The Brazilian side of the waterfalls impressed us very much and left a lasting impression. On top of that, 500 meters from the waterfalls there is a Tropical Bird Park, but we didn’t get into it because... it closes very early, around 16:30. Having shown some ingenuity, we nevertheless looked into it with one eye, photographing pink flamingos and several other beautiful birds. Of course, it is much more pleasant to watch flamingos live, somehow in salt desert Uyuni is in Bolivia, but here you can get very close to them. By the way, the cost of visiting the Bird Park is 45 reals, so we’ll assume that we saved 90 reals.

Flamingos at Iguazu Bird Park

Bird park in Iguazu

Iguazu Falls in Argentina

The Argentine part of the waterfalls is much longer than the Brazilian part and for the most part consists of a long network of branched paths, with a total length of more than 4 km. 1-2 hours is not enough here and there are 5 reasons for this:

1. Firstly, it’s hot and it’s very difficult to walk all the trails at once.

2. Secondly, there are a lot of tourists, so you won’t be able to walk quickly.

3. Thirdly, along the way great amount observation platforms that beckon you to stop and enjoy the moment. Unfortunately, all the observation platforms are a little far from the water flows, so you won’t be able to feel the power like on the Brazilian side. But!

Some trails and viewpoints in Argentina are very far from the waterfalls

4. Fourthly, there is an observation deck near the main and most powerful stream of water - the Throat or the Devil's Throat. You stand here and can’t believe this is happening to you. You look at thousands of tons of water that fall down from a deep cliff and you come to the conclusion that water is definitely one of the most powerful elements of our planet Earth.

Devil's Throat in Iguazu

On the approaches to the Devil's Throat

5. Oh, yes, and fifthly, there are a couple of hundred of these nosuhs (coatis), it’s a pleasure to watch them.

Wild Coati

Cute coati noses

Hungry Coatis

You should arrive not too late, in the first half of the morning (before noon). But it’s probably not worth coming before 11 either, otherwise you won’t be able to find the almost empty Devil’s Throat; at 16:30-17:00 there is practically no one here.

Is it worth visiting Iguazu Falls in both Brazil and Argentina?

It's definitely worth visiting both sides of the falls. The Brazilian, with its splashes and views of the most beautiful part - the Argentine, wins in terms of impressions. But the Argentinean one, with long trails and a pleasant atmosphere in the evening, and most importantly, with the Devil’s Throat as the central point of the entire trip to Iguazu Falls, harmoniously complements the strong Brazilian part.

Brazil vs Argentina waterfalls

Waterfalls Brazil vs Argentina

Waterfalls in Brazil

Brazil vs Argentina

View of waterfalls in Brazil

Waterfalls in Argentina

What to choose if there is not enough time and money for both sides? According to the authors of the blog site, the Brazilian side leaves a stronger impression.

How to get to the waterfalls

The closest city to Iguazu Falls in Brazil is Foz de Iguazu, and in Argentina it is Puerto Iguazu. Tickets from Rio to Foz de Iguazu cost about 10,000 rubles for two. one way with one luggage. We bought through aviasales and, surprisingly, through this search engine for air tickets it turned out cheaper (without luggage) than on the company’s official website. After purchasing the tickets, we bought one piece of luggage for $10 when we were already in Brazil. From Russia, the link to pay for baggage did not open, I even corresponded with official representatives of the company about this problem (on Facebook - they responded the fastest there).

From the airport you can take a regular bus (stop on the left after exiting) either to Foz de Iguazu or directly to the waterfalls. It makes sense not to waste time traveling to the city and checking into a hostel/hotel and go straight to the waterfalls - there are large lockers for bags and backpacks, the token can be purchased at the general ticket office.

Buses run regularly back from Iguazu National Park (and the waterfalls are part of this park) to Foz de Iguazu. If you are going to visit the waterfalls on the Argentine side, then it makes sense to go straight to Puerto Iguazu, but to do this you will have to change several buses or take a taxi. The cost of the taxi was not specified, but in Brazil there is Uber (unlike Argentina), if you have internet on site it’s worth checking.

If by bus, as we did, then the option is this:

Option 1 - take the bus to Foz de Iguazu in the park, say that you are going to Argentina, drive for about 15 minutes, you will be dropped off at a stop at the entrance to the city, go to the other side of the road and wait for the bus to Argentina. Option 2 - at the stop on the right, look for a white bus to Argentina, it runs every 2 hours, not more often. Hop in and drive to the Brazilian border. Option 3 - go out onto the road leading towards Foz de Iguazu and hitchhike, at least until the stop at the entrance to the city.
You wait for a bus with the sign Argentina [Argentina], raise your hand, pay for the ticket (both Brazilian reals and Argentine pesos are accepted) and go to the Brazilian border, where you are dropped off and left. The option that they will wait for you is extremely rare, unless it’s the last bus of the day, you have the gift of persuasion and very good Spanish. Although we could have waited, there is usually no one at the border, the exit stamp is placed instantly, in general, the process takes 1-2 minutes. Don't throw away your bus ticket, you'll still need it.
Further “more interesting”: option 1 - wait for a bus from the same company, so as not to pay for the ticket again, but it will take 40-90 minutes, depending on your luck, or option 2 - take the first bus you come across, the route is served by 3 companies, so wait it will take no more than 15 minutes, pay again, at the Argentine border the bus is waiting for everyone and now you are on your way to the city. You can ask to get off anywhere; usually the stop is the terminal in the city center. Option 3 - walk 100-200 meters from the Brazilian border along the highway and hitchhike. Option 4 is the strangest, but least tiring - do not get off at the Brazilian border and go to the Argentinean one, but there is a chance that the Argentine border guards, not finding a Brazilian stamp, will send you back. We can say that you do not need a Brazilian stamp. If you don’t plan to visit anything other than waterfalls in Argentina, then on the way back you get an Argentine exit ticket, and don’t leave at the Brazilian border and calmly continue traveling around Brazil using the first stamp. There may be problems when leaving, but unlikely. In any case, this is an option for the brave and the foolish.

How much does it cost to visit the waterfalls?

Iguazu Falls in Brazil costs 70 Brazilian reals. The cost of visiting Iguazu Falls in Argentina is 700 Argentine pesos. The discount is only available to students from MERCOSUR countries (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay).

Where to Stay to Visit Iguazu Falls

Foz de Iguazu - relatively small town, but there are large supermarkets, restaurants and a huge number of hotels and hostels for tourists visiting the waterfalls. Unfortunately, according to reviews, the place is not very calm; it is better not to walk the streets after sunset. When visiting both sides of the waterfalls, you can stay in Argentina - it is safer here. Hotel prices in Argentina are not more expensive. We liked the Hostel El Guembe Suites - $15 per night for a room with a shared bathroom (1 toilet/shower for two rooms, usually always free), a simple breakfast included, a kitchen and a pool. The staff is polite, although they don't speak much English.

Pros and cons of Iguazu Falls

The large complex of 270 waterfalls is a unique sight;

Relatively inexpensive (each side ~$16-18)

It’s convenient to explore, there are decent viewing platforms, there are cafes and shops on site;

Good infrastructure (close to cities, inexpensive hotels in cities, buses to waterfalls, train on site);

The waterfalls are surrounded by wildlife, in addition to coatis we saw many lizards, butterflies, and we saw an agouti (a large rodent native to South America) in the forest.

At Iguazu Falls

At Iguazu Falls in Brazil

Cascades of Iguazu Falls

Visitors to Iguazu Falls

— Quite touristy, at some observation platforms there are best places do not approach during rush hour (crowds are avoided by visiting central points after rush hour, at 16-17:00);

— It’s still very far from Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paolo and Buenos Aires by bus, and besides, the cost of buses will be the same as the plane. To the cost of visiting the waterfalls and hotels you will have to add a mandatory plane ticket (about $75 one way or $120-130 round trip);

— Foz de Iguaçu is the closest city to the waterfalls in Brazil - a rather hectic city, with a bad reputation (avoided overnight in Argentina).

Conclusions about Iguazu

The Iguazu Falls complex is definitely worth a visit.

A good time is March-April.
Reserve 2-3 days to visit both sides: Brazil and Argentina. It is visiting both sides that will truly reveal Iguazu Falls for you!
It is better to spend the night in Argentina (at least two nights).
The Argentine side is worth setting aside a whole day, and in Brazil you can visit the Bird Park (considered one of the best in the world).
The easiest way to get there is by plane from Rio de Janeiro.
The best time to visit is early morning or afternoon (by closing time there are very few tourists).
There are places to eat and shops at the waterfalls, but the prices are 1.5-2 times higher (not critical, but it’s better to take a snack and water with you).
Stock up on a good camera or a good phone - the photos will last a lifetime.
If possible, it is worth protecting the camera on the Brazilian part with a cover from splashes.
There is no need to buy or carry a raincoat with you; clothes dry in the sun instantly.
Do not feed coatis (nosuhs), they may bite when trying to share your treat. Some coatis happily expose their bellies and backs to be stroked. The main thing is don’t feed!
Look around, there are many birds around (predatory and not so), beautiful lizards, butterflies, centipedes.
Additional tours, such as a safari walk along the trails, a boat tour to the base of the waterfalls and a helicopter flight over the waterfalls, are optional, but absolutely not required to fully experience the waterfall complex.
Relax and enjoy the views, take your time and don't pay attention to the tourists (there will still be a lot of them, because this is one of the most visited sites in South America).
Write a review about your visit to the waterfalls if you learned about them from this blog.

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The cascade of Iguazu Falls is officially recognized as one of the 7 natural wonders of the world; the much-hyped Niagara and Victoria certainly pale in comparison. The waters of the Paraná River, which separates Argentina and Brazil, washed their way through the soft sediments, but the basalt barriers and islets remained indestructible. They stretched 3 km downstream, forming a whole network of 275 channels, rapids, waterfalls and canyons. Both countries declared the surrounding area national parks and even named them the same - “Iguazu”.

Local Indians believe that long ago the serpent god M'Boi desired the beautiful Naipi, and she chose the warrior Taroba over him. They ran and tried to cross the river, but the angry monster hit the bottom with a blow of its tail, separating the lovers forever. It turned the young man into a tall palm tree, the girl into a rock on the opposite bank. Now they touch each other only with a rainbow.

What to see

The most spectacular views are from the Brazilian side, although most of the cascade is on the Argentine side. Many waterfalls have been given poetic names - “Adam and Eve”, “Flower Leap” (“Salto Floriano”), “Two Sisters”, “Ramirez”, “The Three Musketeers”. Crossing the border does not create any problems Russian tourists, in both countries they can stay without a visa for up to 90 days.

The most impressive sight is the famous “Devil's Throat”: water falls from a vertical cliff 82 m high into a horseshoe-shaped basin, above which the same rainbow shines. Tourists peer into a raging abyss from an overhanging cliff in a Brazilian park.

There are bridges between the islands, observation decks, and the most daring tourists are taken very close to the waterfalls on rubber boats. There is a Brazilian park Helipad, it costs 200 USD to admire all this splendor from above.

Practical information

Location: junction of the borders of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. GPS coordinates: −25.689322, −54.445965.

How to get there: In Argentina - by local airline from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu airport for 2000 ARS, flight time 2 hours. In Brazil - by plane from Brasilia, Sao Paulo, Porto Alegre, Curitiba to Foz do Iguaçu airport for 63-92 USD, 2.5 hours flight. Tourist buses depart from airports to national parks every 10-15 minutes.

Opening hours: The Argentine Iguazu is open daily from 8:00 to 18:00, visitors are allowed in until 16:30. Brazilian - daily from 8:00 to 17:00.

Ticket price for adults to the Argentine park is 600 ARS, for children from 6 to 12 years old - 150 ARS; in Brazilian - 480 and 120 ARS, respectively. Prices on the page are for October 2018.

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On the border largest countries: South America, Brazil and Argentina there is a real cascade of waterfalls that falls from above into a deep gorge. The waterfall is called Iguazu, just like the river from which it was formed. The Iguazu River rushes off the edge of the Parano plateau with a strong noise and visually creates the impression that the river is boiling. Several rainbows created by jets of water hang in the air, shimmering in different colors.

How the waterfall was discovered

Iguazu Falls was discovered in the mid-16th century, thanks to the Spanish conquistadors' thirst for gold. One of them went into the jungle with the hope of finding one of the Indian treasures. Having landed with a detachment on the coast of Brazil, he went deep into the mainland. After crossing the Brazilian Highlands, the party heard a distant but constant rumble.

Heading towards the source of the sound, the conquistadors came to a waterfall, which amazed the squad members with its beauty to the core.

The name given to the waterfall shows how amazed and fascinated the conquistadors were by what they saw. “St. Mary’s Leap,” that’s what its discoverers called it. This name did not catch on. De Vaca, which was the name of the detachment commander, reported his discovery to Madrid. But the beauty of the waterfalls, like other places, was of little interest to the king of Spain. Only gold and other jewelry were of interest to the court. Therefore, the waterfall was practically forgotten for a long time.

After a long time, in the 19th century, the majestic waterfall was rediscovered.

It was discovered by continental explorer Boselli. The land on which this natural wonder was located belonged to Paraguay at that time, but it was seriously claimed by larger and stronger ones from Brazil. Soon one of the bloodiest armed conflicts in the history of the continent broke out. As a result, Paraguay had to part with this part of its territory. One bank of the river began to belong to Argentina, the other to Brazil.

The legend of the origin of the waterfall

There is a beautiful legend about the origin of the waterfall. According to this legend, God fell in love with a local girl. But she had another lover and she and her beloved tried to sail downstream in boats to hide from God and live together. The angry God cut the river, resulting in a waterfall.

The young man was turned into a palm tree standing alone on the shore, and the girl into a black rock.

But there are moments when a rainbow appears, passing through a rock and a palm tree. This is a young man and a girl hugging against all odds.

Geological explanation of the origin of the waterfall

The geological explanation of the origin of the waterfall is much less prosaic. The waterfall was formed more than 150 million years ago due to volcanic activity on the plateau.

Moreover, initially, the waterfall was located downstream at the confluence of Iguazu and Parana, but due to soil erosion, it retreated to its current location.

Every year the waterfall moves downstream, although this movement is negligible for humans and amounts to only a few millimeters, so it is practically invisible to the eye.

Excursions to the waterfall

Currently, in the vicinity of Iguazu Falls there is a national park in which you can observe many representatives of the flora and fauna of the region. Boat excursions are offered along the Iguazu and Parana rivers, which are very loved and popular among tourists.

You can also visit the Itaipu River Dam, which is one of the largest in the world.

National parks, with mandatory visit Iguazu Falls are very popular in tourist circles. Every year, many thousands of people come here to view the magnificent beauty.

A standard tour of the waterfalls looks something like this. Small first walking from the entrance to the reserve to railway station. Then the journey itself in the carriages, during which you can slightly explore the territory of the park. After disembarking from the train, you will have to walk along hanging bridges, and the journey along them is quite long.

And finally, the waterfall itself appears. This gorgeous spectacle makes tourists sigh and groan in admiration.

The view of the waterfall is truly mesmerizing. When the delight caused by viewing this miracle of nature subsides somewhat, tourists make their way back to the camp, from where a jeep journey begins into the depths of the national park.

A visit to the national park on the border of Argentina and Brazil is worth the long journey. And the Iguazu Falls itself will be a kind of “cherry on the cake” of your trip.

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Iguazu Falls is one of the largest and most famous waterfalls. It is located approximately 24 kilometers from where the Iguazu River flows into the Parana and lies on the border of Argentina and Brazil. The opening panorama fills viewers with feelings of fear, delight and admiration for the perfection of nature. Visiting a waterfall and being in contact with wildlife, the spectacle of the waters awakens emotions that many hope to experience at least once in their lives.

Iguazu Falls in Brazil and Argentina, Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Zambia, and Niagara Falls in the USA and Canada are the three most big waterfalls in the world. Iguazu consists of 275 waterfalls over 3 km in total width and 80 m in height, making it wider than Victoria Falls, higher than Niagara Falls and more beautiful than either of them. The word "Iguazu" means "big water" in the local language.

Iguazu Falls is a world landmark. Most deep part The waterfall is called "Garganta do Diablo", or "Devil's Throat", or "Akuma no Nodobue".

Iguazu Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. The Iguazu River spews out an average of 1,700 cubic meters of water per second, bigger than Niagara Falls and Victoria Falls combined . Waterfalls occur in both cascades and streams.

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During the dry season, visitors can see two separate waterfalls in the shape of two crescents. Each crescent is 732 meters wide. During the dry season, there are fewer rainfalls and the water level of the Iguazu River decreases. Iguazu Falls receives less water, so it splits into two separate falls.

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During the wet season these two crescents join together to form one big waterfall approximately 4 kilometers wide. This happens because more rain falls during the wet season, so more rainwater feeds the Iguazu River in northeastern Brazil.

The waterfall was discovered in 1541. Spanish conquistador Don Alvaro Nunez Casezo de Vaca, who went to the South American jungle in search of gold and adventure.

Iguazu Falls is one of the world's greatest attractions. Thousands of people from all continents crowd daily on the walkways built on the banks of the Iguazu River, just to get at least a few more meters closer to the Garganta do Diablo (Devil's Throat). This is the most terrifying and mysterious of all 275 waterfalls in the Iguazu Cascade - the largest group of waterfalls on the planet.

The waterfall is one of the most beautiful spectacles in nature at any time of the year. The beauty of its dancing streams varies depending on the volume of water in the Iguazu River. The average volume is 1.2 million cubic meters per second. When the river floods, this number triples. During dry seasons, thin streams wash the rocks formed by numerous volcanic eruptions approximately 120 million years ago.

In the vicinity of Iguazu there is a national park where visitors can explore the wildlife and vegetation. Boat excursions are available on the Parana and Iguazu rivers. People can also visit the Itaipu Dam, one of the largest hydroelectric dams in the world.

Here's another good view of the observation deck.

Most of the waterfall is located on the Argentine side, but best view opens from the Brazilian side. Iguazu is the second most important tourist attraction in Brazil. It is located on the border of Brazil and Argentina at the confluence of the Parana and Iguazu rivers. The spectacular 80-meter drop of water is impressive in itself. But this is not just one, but as many as 275 interconnected waterfalls, forming a cascade of horseshoe-shaped streams of falling water. It’s like tropical birds are flying high, forming a rainbow in the spray and giving the waterfall incredible beauty.

The waterfall can be reached by land, air, or water. Walking trail rises upward, passing through numerous observation platforms. At the end, the lift will take you to the top where there is a gift shop and observation post to view the upper plateau of the Iguazu River. There are also excursions by helicopter and boat on the river. And all this splendor is located in the middle wildlife. Atlantic a tropical forest approaches directly to the hotel buildings.

Over the past years, the waterfall program has included all new tourist activities. The choice is varied and offers adventure-filled ecological, scientific and cultural tourism. One of the most exciting trips is along the Iguazu River. Boats take groups of tourists to the waterfall canyon itself. The thrill of moving under some waterfalls is indescribable. Some tourists return to relive them a second, third, fourth time.

The adventure is preceded by a trip in open jeeps around national park Iguazu. Bilingual guides explain the local fauna and flora to groups of visitors - lizards, birds and a large number of insects are usually seen during the trip.

You can also admire the waterfalls from above from a helicopter. The seven-minute flight provides a wider view of the entire panorama of the falls; together with the flight over the city and the Itaipu power plant, this is approximately 35 minutes.