Cataratas del Iguazu - Lado Argentino
Argentina
We will visit both parks on the same day. First, the Argentine side, then the Brazilian side. On the Argentine side, we will walk through the Atlantic forest, where we will see the waterfalls from different angles. We will take an incredible journey on an ecological train where we will see a wonderful landscape. Some recommendations for the tour: Comfortable clothes and shoes, as we will be hiking. Check whether your nationality requires a visa to visit the neighboring country.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Par-kay Nas-yo-nal Ee-gwah-soo, the Argentine side of one of the most spectacular natural wonders on Earth. As we stand here in the heart of the Misiones subtropical rainforest, we are about to witness the power of 275…
Listen in the app2The Upper Circuit: A Bird's-Eye Perspective
We begin our journey on the Circuito Superior, or Upper Circuit. This path consists of approximately 1.7 kilometers of elevated walkways that run along the very lip of the falls. …
Listen in the app3The Lower Circuit: Intimacy with the Abyss
Descending from the heights, we enter the Circuito Inferior, or Lower Circuit. If the Upper Circuit was about scale, this one is about 'intimidad' and power. …
Listen in the app4The Ecological Jungle Train: Transit through the Green
To reach the most remote parts of the park, we board the Tren Ecológico de la Selva, or Ecological Jungle Train. This narrow-gauge railway is a masterclass in low-impact infrastructure, designed to transport thousands of visitors…
Listen in the app5Garganta del Diablo: The Devil's Throat
We now arrive at the 'Punto Iconico' of Ee-gwah-soo: the Garganta del Diablo, or Devil's Throat. After a 1.1-kilometer walk over walkways that literally float above the Upper Ee-gwah-soo River, you reach the edge of a massive,…
Listen in the app6Rainforest Inhabitants: Coati and Avian Life
Throughout your walk, you will encounter the 'fauna' that makes Ee-gwah-soo a biological treasure. The most visible inhabitants are the 'Coatíes' (Nasua nasua). …
Listen in the app7Hydrological Extremes: Floods and Droughts
The majesty of Ee-gwah-soo is not constant; it is subject to the 'extremos' of the Parana River basin. From a scholarly perspective, the hydrology of the falls is a study in volatility. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our journey through the Argentine side of Ee-gwah-soo concludes, we return to the entrance, our hearts full of the 'bestial' energy of the falls. We have walked the heights of the Upper Circuit, felt the spray of the Lower…
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What is Cataratas del Iguazu - Lado Argentino?
Cataratas del Iguazu - Lado Argentino 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.
| Location | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -25.6830, -54.4546 |
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