Iguazu Falls Facts

Located near the borders of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, Iguazu Falls is a marvel of nature. Many visitors describe it as the world's most beautiful waterfall. Although the setting is a subtropical jungle, it is about an hour and a half flight from Buenos Aires.

Location

Iguazu Falls is in Argentina, but visitors can see it from either Argentina or Brazil.

Size

Iguazu Falls tumbles over the rim of a cliff that is about 2-1/2 miles long. There are 275 individual cascades and falls, with the highest fall dropping almost 270 feet into the Iguazu River.

Setting

Iguazu Falls is part of a subtropical jungle that is rich in wildlife, including tapirs, giant anteaters, howler monkeys and jaguars.

Touring

Visitors who tour the falls from Argentina can walk around some of the falls or take a boat tour to the mouth of the waterfall. Visitors who tour the falls from Brazil can see sweeping panoramic views that give a full perspective of the falls.

Fun Fact

The biggest waterfall at Iguazu Falls is called Garganta del Diablo or the Devil's Throat.

References

• Greatest Places - Science Museum of Minnesota
• UNESCO - Iguazu Fall National Park
• All About AR (Argentina Travel Guide)

Resources

• Frommers