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Cataratas del Iguazú - Iguazú Falls, Argentina

Cataratas del Iguazú - Iguazú Falls, Argentina

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An unforgetable experience and a spectacle of nature, the falls are considered a wonder of the world. They originated 200 thousand years ago in the place that is known today as “the 3 frontiers” marked with stone pillars, where the Iguassu river and the Paraná river meet. A geological fault produced on the Paraná river made the outlet of the Iguassu river become an abrupt cascade approximately 80 meters high. From that point, where the falls originate to where the Devil’s Throat is located today, covers 23 kilometers. This is due to the slow process of erosion, however the steep drop which defines them as waterfalls remains. This original cascade, has become the most impressive falls of the group, The Devil’s Throat. Eighty meters high, it is located on the principal river course. Depending on the water level, you can see anywhere between 160 a 260 falls, that on average flow at a rate of 1500 cubic meters of water per second.

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    "Hours of operation*: First Crossing to the Island: 9:30 - Last Crssing to the Island: 15:30. Remember to ask for the ticket crosses."
    Island
    · Puerto Iguazú, Argentina
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    "This is the only island of the lower Iguazu, and thankfully one composed of scenic beauty and a wealth of flora and fauna unique to the Park."
    Island
    · Puerto Iguazú, Argentina
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    "Like a green mountain rising out of the water San Martin Island offers a panorama of different sights and extreme contact with the environment."
    Island
    · Puerto Iguazú, Argentina
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    "With seating for 400 people. The location is fully equipped to attend to the daily needs of our clients, including the ability to host special events and groups seeking exclusive use of the space."
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    · Puerto Iguazú, Argentina
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    "The "La Selva" Restaurant, is located in the central patio of Iguazu National Park, just a few meters from the entrance and central train station. ISO9001:2008"
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    · Puerto Iguazú, Argentina
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    "The importance of the area preservation lies in that the species protected there are in extinction risk, for example the yaguareté (Panther onca) which still find suitable survival conditions here."
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    · Puerto Iguazú, Argentina
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