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Garganta del Diablo

Argentina

8 story sections

The most famous between 275 falls from Iguassu Waterfalls, it is right on the border between Argentina and Brazil and it can be known as Union Falls too.

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to the Garganta del Diablo, or the Devil’s Throat, the definitive climax of any visit to the Iguazu Falls. We are standing at the heart of a geological masterpiece where the Iguazu River, after meandering across a high…

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  2. 2The Train Journey — Estacion Garganta

    Our approach to the Devil's Throat begins with a journey on the Rainforest Ecological Train. This narrow-gauge, gas-powered train was specifically designed to transport visitors through the park with minimal environmental impact. …

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  3. 3The River Crossing — Walking on the Upper Iguazu

    The walkway to the Devil's Throat is approximately one point one kilometers long, stretching across the tranquil upper reaches of the Iguazu River. It is a surreal experience to walk over such calm, glass-like water, knowing that…

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  4. 4The Gathering Mist — The Spray Zone

    As you draw within a few hundred meters of the falls, the environment changes radically. You are now entering the spray zone. …

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  5. 5The Brink — Standing at the Edge

    You have reached the end of the walkway. You are now standing on a platform that projects directly over the abyss of the Devil's Throat. …

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  6. 6The Wildlife of the Throat — Coatis and Jays

    Even here, at the most intense point of the falls, life thrives. As you step back from the edge to catch your breath, you will likely encounter the residents of the Garganta Station area. …

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  7. 7The Return Walk — Reflections on the River

    As you begin the walk back along the one point one kilometer trail, the roar of the Devil's Throat slowly recedes behind you. This return journey offers a chance for reflection. …

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  8. 8Closing

    Standing at the Garganta del Diablo is an experience that defies easy description. It is a place where the physical world seems to reach its limit, and the power of nature becomes an absolute, undeniable reality. …

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What is Garganta del Diablo?

Garganta del Diablo is a place in Argentina with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationArgentina
TypeNature
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-25.6955, -54.4374
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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