Iguaz Falls is undoubtedly the most visited place in Misiones and one of the most imposing natural attractions in the world. It is taller than Niagara Falls and twice as wide with 275 cascades spread in a horseshoe shape over nearly two miles of the Iguazu River.
Iguaz falls is known as Foz do Iguacu in Brazilian and Cataratas del Iguaz in Spanish and lie on the Argentina-Brazil border. These falls are divided by various islands into separate waterfalls.
Of all many tall cascades that collectively make up Iguazu Falls, the semi-circular Devil’s Throat is by far the most awesome. It is the world’s mightiest single water fall. Here fourteen falls drop 350 feet with such force that there is always a 100 foot cloud of spray overhead. San Martin, Bossetti, and Bernabe Mendez are the other notable falls.
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Getting the view of the falls:
There are helicopter rides out over the falls from Foz do Iguacu. You may also take boat rides out to the falls.
The Argentine side has the best and most varied up-close views of Iguazu Falls while the Brazilian side has the spectacular panoramic view. So, you can’t afford to miss even one.
When to go:
The best times to see Iguazu Falls are in the spring and fall. Summer is intensely tropically hot and humid and in winter the water level is considerably lower.
The light is best in the morning for photographs.
