Puerto Iguazu

Finally managed to drag ourselves away from the amazing city of Buenos Aires to go see Iguazu Falls. We arrived around noon and headed to our hostel which looked more like a resort with everyone lying around by the massive blue pool. It was hot so we quickly joined them for the rest of the day.

That evening the hostel had a big BBQ and a Brazilian show. Our first glimpse into samba. The women were amazing hip shakers. It was also our first taste of the Brazilian drink Caipirinha (though definately not the best).

The following day we woke up early to see the falls on the Argentinean side. You should also see it from the Brazilian side as well but we didnt end up going. We arrived right when the gates opened. And headed straight to Garganta del Diablo (Devil´s Throat). This is the biggest waterfall of all the waterfalls. The bridge out takes you right on top of the waterfalls and you can feel the water and mist on you. Most everyone was drenched by it. Also there has been a lot of flooding in the area and the bridge was apparently closed off for a bit so we were lucky.


There are 2 hikes to do, a lower and upper circuit. And a boat ride. So it was a full day at the falls. Also whenever people findout you are from Canada they want to know how it compares to Niagara. Well the second part of the falls are stunning. Iguazu is set in the middle of the rainforest. The greenery is so lush and beautiful against the waterfalls. And Iguazu, I believe, is taller than Niagara. Both hikes take you right on top of the waterfalls. The upper circuit obviosuly to look down and the lower you are standing right at the bottom with great views to the top to really appreciate the sheer magnitude of some of these falls. One of the view points is right at the bottom of one of the bigger falls and you have to just run out get soaked, get your picture and run back.


On our hikes we also saw big lizards, ant eater type animals but no monkeys =(


The boat ride was all of 12 minutes long. But it was SO MUCH FUN! We got lucky and got the front two seats and the boat takes you into the waterfall slash under the waterfall. It was like one big amusement park ride! Again we were drenched. Seems to be the theme of this post.


Luckily we had a gorgeous day so drying off was no problem. This post really doesnt do the Falls much justice. Wait for the pics I promise they will be worth it.