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Iguazu Falls: A Natural Wonder of the World

Project: Landmarks of South America

"The vegetation of the region is rich and varied, ranging from semi-deciduous to tropical, and has been a focus of botanical interest. Water plants include a family (Podostemaceae) that grows only in rushing water and is found on the ledges of the falls. Contrasts are also abundant, with orchids growing next to pines, bamboos next to palm trees, and mosses next to lianas and colourful begonias."

"The first Spanish explorer to visit the falls was Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca in 1541. In 1897 Edmundo de Barros, a Brazilian army officer, envisaged the establishment of a national park at Iguaçu Falls. Following boundary rectifications between Brazil and Argentina, two separate national parks were established, one by each country—Iguaçu National Park (1939) in Brazil and Iguazú National Park (1934) in Argentina. Both parks were created to preserve the vegetation, wildlife, and scenic beauty associated with the falls.

Welcome to the most beautiful place in the world, Iguazu Falls.

Here is the exact place where this natural wonder lies.

In 1984 the Argentine park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, and two years later the Brazilian park was also granted World Heritage status. The Iguaçu area is served by three airports, in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay."

Not only is the nature significant here

it is also a very popular tourist destination.

Located on the border of the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state of Paraná, this is a magical place where you can visit from Brazil or Argentina or even both!

There are many different views to see the falls from, it would take days on end to see them all. But it is most definitely worth the time.

There is a legend to explain the falls:

Iguazu's magnificent forest that surrounds the falls is home to the opossum.

During the dry season, the beautiful sight offers breath-taking rainbows to admire.

"God wanted to marry Naipí, an Aborigine girl against her wish. She escaped on a canoe with her human lover, Tarobá. Upon realizing this, he got angry and separated the River Iguazu by creating deep falls so that the two will be condemned to an eternal fall."

"There is a point in the water falls that an observer can stand and get enveloped by about 260 degrees of waterfalls."

Resources

"First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, upon seeing the Iguazu Waterfalls felt pity on the American Waterfalls called the Niagara.

  • http://matadornetwork.com/trips/photo-essay-14-natural-wonders-of-south-america/
  • http://www.iguazuargentina.com/
  • http://www.rainforestcruises.com/jungle-blog/top-10-things-to-know-about-iguazu-falls
  • https://www.britannica.com/place/Iguacu-Falls
  • http://ambiopia55.rssing.com/chan-24047331/all_p3.html
  • All images were found on Google Images or on the sites listed above.

She said, "Poor Niagara"."

"Taller than Niagara Falls and twice as wide, Iguazu Falls are the result of a volcanic eruption which left a large crack in the earth. During the rainy season of November – March, the rate of flow of water going over the falls may reach 450,000 cubic feet (12,750 cubic m) per second."

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