NaturePhoto Wikimedia CommonsIguacu River
State of Parana · Brazil
Go to the Porto Macuco and navigate the Iguassu River to see the landscapes and take photos. The boat gets close enough to the falls for everyone to enjoy a brief soak in the refreshing waters, it’s an unspeakable emotion!
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Iguacu River, the majestic waterway that gives life to the world's most famous waterfalls. Born in the coastal mountains of Brazil, this river travels nearly one thousand three hundred kilometers across the…
Listen in the app2The Upper River Plateau
Before it becomes the spectacular falls, the Iguacu River is a deceptively peaceful waterway. In this section, above the falls, the river flows across a basaltic plateau. …
Listen in the app3The Iguacu Canyon — Post-Fall Turbulence
Once the water has plummeted over the falls, it enters the Iguacu Canyon. This is a drastically different environment from the plateau above. …
Listen in the app4The Three Borders Landmark — Argentina
As the Iguacu River nears its end, it arrives at the 'Hito Tres Fronteras' on the Argentine side in Puerto Iguazu. This is one of the most unique geographic locations in the world. …
Listen in the app5The Three Borders Landmark — Brazil
Crossing over to the Brazilian side at Foz do Iguaçu, we find the corresponding 'Marco das Três Fronteiras.' The Brazilian monument is a vibrant yellow and green obelisk. This side of the confluence has been developed into a…
Listen in the app6Subterranean Secrets — The Guarani Aquifer
To truly understand the Iguacu River, one must look beneath the surface. This entire region sits atop the Guarani Aquifer, one of the world's largest underground freshwater reservoirs. …
Listen in the app7The River by Boat — Confluence Cruises
Our final perspective on the Iguacu River is from the water itself. Catamaran tours and smaller boats allow you to experience the confluence of the two great rivers from a unique vantage point. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey along the Iguacu River has taken us from the peaceful basalt plateau to the thundering heart of the falls, and finally to the geopolitical meeting point of three nations. We have seen the river in all its forms—calm…
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What is Iguacu River?
Iguacu River is a place in State of Parana · Brazil with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | State of Parana · Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -25.6925, -54.4343 |
| Last updated |
