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Which side of Iguazu is better?
Iguazu Falls in Brazil Right at the end of the path lies the best platform of them all, which you can access through an elevator. From here, expect panoramic views of the Argentine side – you’ll get an impression of how impressive the falls are and also have fantastic photo ops.
Can you do both sides of Iguazú Falls in one day?
Yes, it is possible to do the boat trip under the falls and still see both sides of the falls on the same day, but expect to be rushing a little more in order to fit it in because the boat takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes on average to complete.
Is it worth visiting Iguazú Falls?
Absolutely! As someone who has spent the better part of 20 years traveling and has visited 116 countries and countless waterfalls, I can honestly say that the Iguazu falls are the most spectacular waterfalls I’ve ever seen. A visit to the falls is an absolute must-do on any South America itinerary.
Which side is Brazil?
South America
Brazil is located in South America. It is the largest country in the southern hemisphere. Brazil is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east; French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela, and Colombia to the north; Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina to the west; and Uruguay to the south.
What is the closest city to Iguazú Falls?
Foz do Iguaçu
The nearest town to Iguazú Falls on the Brazilian side is Foz do Iguaçu. This town is located about 5 miles north of Puerto Iguazú, so it’s a little further from the national park.
How long is Iguazu Falls Brazilian side?
We recommend to visit Iguazu Falls for at least three days! It will take you one full day to do the Argentinian side and half a day to do the Brazilian side, but with three days you have time to relax and explore each city a little bit. Both sides are worth the visit as you get a total different view.
What falls between Brazil and Argentina?
Iguazu Falls, also known as Iguassu or Iguaçu Falls, are situated on the border of Argentina and Brazil. They touch the Parana region in Brazil and the Misione region from Argentina.
How to get to Iguazu Falls?
The best way to get to Iguazu Falls is from Buenos Aires or Rio de Janeiro. Afterall, the Iguazu Falls straddle the border between southern Brazil and northern Argentina. This UNESCO World Heritage site compromises 275 individual falls spread out across a large heavily forested area.
What is the name of the waterfall between Brazil and Argentina?
Iguazu Falls, Border Between Brazil and Argentina. The Iguazu Falls, Iguazú Falls, Iguassu Falls, or Iguaçu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the border of the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state of Paraná. They are the largest waterfalls system in the world. The falls divide the river into the upper and lower Iguazu.
Where is Iguazu located?
The Iguazu Falls are located within the Iguazu National Park, located in the extreme northeast of Argentina in the province of Misiones and belongs to the department of Puerto Iguaz . The city of Puerto Iguazu is located at 17km from the Falls, on the border between Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.