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Brazil and Argentina - Iguazu Falls

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The Falls of Iguaçu were first seen by Europeans in 1542, when the expedition of Don Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca down the Iguazu River in boats acquired from Kaingang (Guarani), in an attempt to reach the Rio Parana. Cataracts then received his first name of Western culture: Falls of St. Mary, however, prevailed even the term adopted by the Guarani: Iguaçu (lots of water).

Today the region is bordered by Argentina and Brazil and is one of the most visited in South America has direct flights from many capitals and is cut by the busy highway Asunción-Paranaguá. About 700,000 people visit the falls annually.

The Iguazu Falls are actually a complex of 275 waterfalls stretching over three miles of the Iguazu River. Three quarters of the falls are located in Argentina and can be best seen from the Brazilian side. Are surrounded by national parks of rainforest. In Brazil , the Iguazu National Park, created in 1939 and in Argentina, the Iguazu National Park. It is an area rich with fauna and flora.

The region is also rich in tourist attractions. In addition to the Iguassu Falls and national parks, you can visit Itaipu, the world's largest hydropower; Macuco Safari, with nature trails and rafting the Iguazu River, and the Bird Park.

For a good time at Iguazu Falls there are several options for staying, including advise: the Hotel das Cataratas .

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