Foz du Iguacu 17/02/2008
Trip Start
Feb 11, 2008
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Trip End
Ongoing
Foz de Iguacu,
Brazil
Monday, February 18, 2008
The national park has three main trails to view the falls. We eagerly took the trail, where the falls are the most powerful first and it did not disappoint. It was spectacular, seeing the expanse of water crashing down. We both got soaked as the water sprayed the viewing area. The other two trails were amazing too as they offered beautiful scenic routes. The falls are something you really have to see with your own eyes - no photo can quite portray the magnificence and beauty of the falls - it was stunning.
Watch out for a type animal, which goes by the name of Coatis. Visitors are forbidden to feed them but they scrounge for food and can bite. We caught glimpses of other wildlife including an Iguana and an alligator.
On the way back, by chance, the same bus driver picked us up - he looked happy to see us as I think he was worried that, being naïve tourists, we wouldn't know how to get back! On the way, although he didn't speak English, he'd been very helpful ensuring that we passed through passport control ok.
Tip: When crossing the border, remember the route you took, the buses and where you got off as you have to make a bus change along one of the roads and it's not the most distinctive bus stop!
Today we visited the Brazilian national park to view the falls. It's recommended that you view both sides if you have time, but I found the Argentinian side more impressive as it was more extensive with prettier viewpoints. It's a cheap day out, with buses to the falls costing 2.50 Real each way and entry is 20.50 Real into the falls.
We rushed back to catch our bus to Campo Grande. I was keen to go to the bird park but we ran out of time. There was confusion at the bus terminal as all of the clocks were reading one hour behind. I thought the clocks must be wrong or I was going mad! After checking with tourist information the confusion cleared as I was informed that the clocks had gone back one hour last night for daylight saving. So, we could have had time to do the bird park after all!
