Iguaçu National Park
Parque Nacional do Iguaçu · 포스두이구아수
national park in Brazil
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Iguaçu National Park1:58
Welcome to Iguaçu National Park, a place that houses one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. As we stand at the threshold of this vast subtropical rainforest, we are about…
Listen in the app2Garganta del Diablo: The Throat of the Devil1:57
We now approach the most intense and awe-inspiring section of the entire system: the Garganta del Diablo, or Devil's Throat. This is a horseshoe-shaped chasm, approximately 150 meters wide and 700 meters long, where the majority…
Listen in the app3Flora of the Atlantic Forest: Araucarias and Orchids1:54
As we move away from the roaring water, we enter the relative tranquility of the subtropical rainforest. The flora here is incredibly diverse, with over 2,000 species of plants. …
Listen in the app4Wildlife: From Coatis to Jaguars1:57
The park is a vibrant habitat for some of South America's most iconic wildlife. As you walk the boardwalks, you are almost guaranteed to encounter the Quati (Coati). …
Listen in the app5The River Junction: Iguaçu and Paraná2:04
To understand the falls, one must understand the rivers that create them. The Iguaçu River winds westward across the Paraná plateau until it meets the massive Paraná River at a point where three countries—Brazil, Argentina, and…
Listen in the app6Historical Conservation and the 'Colono Road'2:00
The history of the park is also a story of a struggle for conservation. In the mid-20th century, a road known as the Estrada do Colono (Settler's Road) was illegally opened, cutting a 17-kilometer scar through the heart of the…
Listen in the app7Aerial Perspective and the Geological Chasm1:41
To truly appreciate the scale of Iguaçu, one must see it from the air. Helicopter tours offer a jaw-dropping perspective of the u-shaped chasm and the sheer width of the system—2.7 kilometers of falling water. …
Listen in the app8Iguaçu National Park1:44
As we conclude our exploration of Iguaçu National Park, we are left with a profound appreciation for why this site is considered a 'magnificent liaison between land and water.' We have stood at the 'Devil's Throat,' walked…
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What is Iguaçu National Park?
Iguaçu National Park is a place in 포스두이구아수 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 포스두이구아수 |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 15 min 15 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -25.6833, -54.4333 |
| Last updated |
