Page 52 of South America by Audley Travel

iguazú falls iguazÚ falls the most dramatic waterfalls in the world tumble over the cliffs at the border of argentina and brazil it is said that argentina provides the show and brazil enjoys the view and certainly the more panoramic walkways are on the brazilian side however a visit to the argentine side is a must as it is here you can get up close and personal with the falls nature is showcased at its fiercest in the foaming cauldron of the devil s throat where several falls join together to hurtle down a sheer drop a dizzying view is provided from your catwalk vantage point the falls also showcase nature at its most beautiful as green jungle and blue sky combine with white water and rainbows to ensure that your walks along the twisting paths above and below the falls provide a photo-opportunity at every turn yacutinga lodge this lodge and its surrounding nature reserve are part of a sustainable eco-project which protects the subtropical rainforest it offers its visitors an exciting ecological experience whilst staying in its comfortable lodgings excursions are focused on providing guests with an understanding of the area by walking through nature trails floating down the river on a raft or relaxing in the grounds listening to the birdsong yacutinga lodge the northeast and paraguay although iguazú falls are the undoubted highlight of argentina s northeast the region has other attractions for visitors the iberá marshes of corrientes are rich in wildlife viewing opportunities in an area where otters caiman capybaras wolves and anacondas live in and around a network of lagoons and creeks along the red earth roads of misiones province and also across the border in paraguay lie some jesuit missions that have been recovered from the emerald forest the most impressive of which are san ignacio miní and santa ana if you are curious about the little-visited country of paraguay then we can arrange trips that start in the capital asuncion and travel via a local ranch and the jesuit ruins of trinidad before finishing at iguazú in argentina toucan sheraton internacional iguazú located within the iguazú national park the sheraton internacional is superbly located for visitors to the falls the lower circuit of walkways around the falls are accessible by foot in minutes from the hotel the property has 181 rooms some of which face the falls and others that face the jungle all are as spacious and well-appointed as you would expect of a sheraton property 52

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