Iguacu Falls, Majestic natural wonder, a must-see marvel
Iguacu National Park, Foz do Iguacu, State of Parana, Brazil
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Introduction
The power, shape and roar of the Iguazu Falls are incredible, and can only be felt by experiencing them in person. The widest waterfall in the world spans two countries - Brazil and Argentina, presenting a horseshoe shape and towering at 82 meters high and 4 kilometers wide. The flow of the waterfall is at its maximum during the rainy season from January to March, and at its minimum during the dry season from August to October. It is hard to imagine that this breathtaking waterfall is formed by a plateau of basalt.
The Iguazu Falls has unique viewpoints, with completely different sceneries seen from different locations, angles, and heights. The waterfall center located on the top of the canyon has the largest and most powerful water flow, referred to as "Devil's Throat". The waterfall is distributed on both sides of the canyon, with Argentina and Brazil divided by the gorge, offering completely different views of the waterfall from each country. In November 12, 2011, the Iguazu Falls was named one of the "New Seven Wonders of Nature".
There is a beautiful legend related to the Iguazu Falls: a tribal chief's son stands on the riverbank, seeking restoration of his beloved princess's sight from God. But the response he receives causes the earth to split, waters to surge and engulf him into the canyon, while the princess regains her sight and becomes the first person to see the Iguazu Falls.
In 1984, the Iguazu Falls was inscribed by UNESCO as a natural heritage of the world, and became a must-see destination for travelers worldwide. Address Iguacu National Park, Foz do Iguacu, State of Parana, Brazil
Opening hours Everyday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Transportation All buses with "Nacional Iguacu" written on them can reach there.
The world's most beautiful waterfall
