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THE IGUAZU ADVENTURE

The name Iguazu derives from the Guarani phrase for ‘great waterfall’, yet to describe the Iguazu Falls as merely a great waterfall is to sell it short. The Iguazu Falls are a staggering 1.68 miles (2.7 km) wide, encompassing 275 distinct falls which cataract 65 feet (19 m) farther down than those at Niagara.

The falls are located in the natural splendor of dense lush jungle, resplendent with subtropical flora and fauna that resides in the protection granted from the establishment of the binational Iguazu National Park. Mist from the thundering water often cloaks the area in an atmospheric mystery, adding even more color to an already vibrant landscape in the form of rainbows in the billowing spray.

The falls make up part of the border between Argentina and Brazil; the border with Paraguay is not far to the west. Consequently, the falls can be seen from either the Brazilian or Argentine side, and it is advisable to see both. The Argentinean side allows for a much closer inspection, while the Brazilian side gives a more panoramic view of the falls.

The city of Foz do Iguazu is the most convenient entry point from the Brazilian side of the border. Located to the west of the state of Paraná, this is a bustling and modern town which receives a large number of tourists all throughout the year. Foz do Iguazu features broad avenues lined with tall leafy trees and parks offering welcome shade in the warm weather.  There is a great selection of venues for dining, lodging and going out; ensuring that your Iguazu Falls vacation in Brazil will be both entertaining and comfortable.

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A visit to these epically proportioned waterfalls is made effortless with Brazil For Less. We are proud to offer everything you need to build magical memories that will last forever.

IGUAZU FACTS

* In 2007, world renowned British newspaper The Guardian named Porto da Barra the third best beach in the world.

* While the falls were actually forged by volcanic activity, local legend has it that a god planned to marry a beautiful native named Naipí, who fled with her mortal lover Tarobá in a canoe. In rage, the god sliced the river apart, creating the waterfalls and condemning the lovers to an eternal fall.

* The Iguazu Falls have a flow capacity equal to that of three Niagra Falls.

* The largest mosque outside the Middle East, the Omar Ibn Al-Khattab mosque, is found in Foz de Iguazu.