The Iguazu Falls, located along the border of Argentina and Brazil is one of the world’s largest and most spectacular waterfalls.
These enticing waterfalls rank amongst the top touristic attractions in South America.
Straddling two countries, 80% of the Iguazu waterfalls are found is Argentina, and 20% in Brazil.
The name Iguazu which means ‘great water’ is derived from Guarani, an indigenous South American language.
The attractiveness, abundance, and lushness of nature is enhanced at the Iguazu Falls.
The jaw-dropping Iguazu Falls are made up of around 275 waterfalls (some publications state 150-300 waterfalls), covering close to 14 miles (23km) in length; with heights of up to 270ft (82m).
The landscape offers an expanse of rushing cascades and fast-flowing rapids along stretches of the Iguazu River.
Dense forests – home to thousands of plant species, hundreds of bird species and numerous wildlife – surround the area.
The Iguazu National Park which features the Iguazu Falls was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.
The mesmerizing Iguazu Falls welcome an estimated 1.5 million visitors a year, according to numbers recorded by the Argentinian National Parks Administration system.
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