Parque Nacional Iguazu

Welcome to the culmination of your Iguazu experience. We are about to embark on a journey to the absolute apex of natural power within this park: the infamous Garganta del Diablo, or the Devil's Throat. …

As we set foot on the long, metal grating of the walkway, the immediate sensation is one of vast, unexpected expanse. We are walking directly over the upper Iguazu River, but it does not look like a traditional river. …

As we continue our long march across the water, let us pause to consider the extreme hydrological volatility of this region. While the massive floods represent the destructive excess of water, the opposite extreme is equally…

About halfway across the upper river walkway, turn your attention to the abundant birdlife that utilizes this calm expanse. The open water and the small, isolated islands provide excellent foraging and nesting grounds, safe from…

The final few hundred meters of the walkway are an exercise in sensory escalation. The low vibration we felt earlier has now amplified into a distinct, undeniable roar. …

We have arrived. Stepping onto the main circular balcony of the Garganta del Diablo is a deeply humbling, almost terrifying experience. …

As you stand at the railing, battling the wind and the spray, force yourself to look straight down into the throat itself. It is a swirling, impenetrable void of white mist and violent turbulence. …

As we finally turn our backs on the deafening roar and begin the long walk back across the metal grates, the immediate sensation is one of profound sensory relief. The driving spray stops, the deep vibration in your chest begins…