There are a ton of activities available in Iguazu, both physical and relaxing, so here are a few leads to get you started!
Be overwhelmed and awe-inspired by the full wrath of the falls with a boat ride directly under the falls. This is definitely the only way to fully experience the sheer power of the water: it allows you to see some beautiful scenery of the falls and the river that you wouldn’t see from the shore, and best of all, it’s an absolute blast! Although this can be done from the Brazilian side of the falls, it’s more common and much cheaper to do it from the Argentine side. It is well worth the money and the views alone are virtual priceless.
This excellent, five-hectare bird sanctuary houses over 800 species of tropical birds of every colour combination imaginable, as well as butterflies, snakes, turtles, caiman, iguanas and more! Located only 300 metres from the entrance to the Parque Nacional do Iguaçu (Brazil), this makes a great stop on your way to the falls. This is a great addition to a day trip to Itaipu if you are staying on the Argentinean side. Doing them both in the same day will save you a double border crossing.
Straddling the Brazilian-Paraguayan border, this is the largest hydroelectric plant on Earth! It’s more than 8km long and 65 stories high, and provides a quarter of Brazil’s and 90 percent of Paraguay’s electricity! The sheer size of this place will make your jaw drop in awe! Shorter panoramic viewing tours or longer technical tours are available. It is the man made equivalent of Iguazu!
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