<--RETURN TO PHOTO INDEXCataratas de IguazúIguazú Falls, located on the border between Argentina and Brasil
Going to the Cataratas de Iguazú was the first big trip I took within Argentina that involved flying, staying in hotels, eating fantastic food, and visiting a major tourist region of Argentina. The Iguazú Falls are the longest stretch of waterfalls in the world, and they are so much more impressive than these pictures can indicate, though I think they do a reasonable job. :) To see the waterfalls from both sides, you have to cross into Brasil, which immediately changes the atmosphere you are used to, as the Brasilian lodging is in a large city, and Brasilians are notoriously more relaxed and joyful than Argentines. There I was able to sample fruits that are so individual to the region that they don't even have English translations, which just tempts me to return for a more extensive feast. :) We visited the falls during the American Thanksgiving weekend, November 26-29, 2001, and as the location is near the Tropic of Capricorn, I was able to experience the sub-tropical climate, incredible strong rays, and a complete change from the slowly warming spring in Argentina. Anyway, there's always more to say, but take a look at these photos, and let me know if you have any questions. :) (16 photos) |
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