Iguazu
Iguazu Falls
Rach has been laughing at me all trip saying that the only four things that I like to see during travelling are waterfalls, squares, hills and views! She is definitely right about the waterfalls though – I can’t get enough of them, so I was really happy when I got to spend two whole days checking out Iguazu falls.
Rob full of excitement on the way to the falls
Eleanor Roosevelt is rumoured to have said “Poor Niagara” when she first saw Iguazu falls and she wasn’t wrong. Their size, power and even noise are staggering and the volume and flow rate of water is incredible. Here are some numbers for you:
- Number of drops 275
- Height of longest drop 82 m
- Length of falls 2.7km
- Flow rate 6,500 m³/s
The falls are on the Argentina-Brazil border and can be viewed from both sides. Argentina came first, where you can walk right in amongst the different falls. It was amazing to get so close to the water and every corner seemed to bring an even more impressive view.
The next day was Brazil’s turn, where you get a grand overview of the falls, and can also walk out to a platform in the middle of the river and get an excellent view of the highlight – the semi-circular Garganta de Diablo (Devils Throat). The power of the water here was overwhelming – just the spray was enough to get us soaked.
Close up
Grand overview
Impressive flow rate!
Rach on the Brazilian side
Iguazu
Garganta de Diablo
Pretty butterfly
Iguazu
There were some cool old photos in the Brazilian visitor center taken before Iguazu falls became a tourist attraction. They show people perched dangerously on rocks above and beside the falls, and people swimming under them. I did take my trunks with me, but apparently swimming isn’t allowed any more!
Wow, truly stunning. Fortunately I became immune to being jealous of you a long time ago.
I’m in New Jersey at the moment – it’s frickin’ freezing. Off to NY tomorrow for the weekend.
Take care.
Cheers Nick, hope North America is fun!
Looks great, I get to travel across the Rhine Falls most weeks now, but those photos make it look like the Rhine Stumbles. Thanks for photos and website, great for following your travels.
Take care
Andy
Cheers Andy, I bet the Rhine falls are larger than usual though what with all the snow you have been having over there in England!
Loving the wife beater cheek!
If only I had a can of Stella as well!
WOW – these falls are amazing – I have only ever seen waterfalls in North Wales – a mere trickle by these. I think you’ll have difficulty beating these photos – but await to see! Love Mum
I´m sure the group photograher (Rach!) will pull something out the bag!
Phew and I thought Niagara was stunning – did you get rainbows?
Yes there were loads of rainbows, I think Rach got some pictures of some. Keep an eye on flickr for when they are uploaded.