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The Iguazú Falls : Are words either missing or by far over abounding to describe them?

No one has the answer. The real truth of it is that it is the greatest spectacle of its kind. When the roaring noise of the waters joins the overwhelming silence of the environment in a solemn concert, emotion is sure to be the dominant feeling. They are located in one of the first protected areas in America, the Iguazú Park and Nature Reserve which comprises a surface of 67,000 hectares in the Province of Misiones , Argentina. It has been declared "Mankind's Heritage" by the UNESCO due to the undisputable beauty of its landscape which has made it into the most important fauna and flora reserve in the country and one of the richest in the world on account of its biodiversity.

The 275 waterfalls from the Iguazú River owe their existence to a big geological fault which took place thousands of years ago. Today, they can be appreciated from different angles through the several circuits and catwalks which lead to cascades

In the surroundings , one can get information , directions and suggestions given by national forest wardens and guides at the Visitor's Center to take advantage of the walk and enjoy it most.

Guided excursions.

Upper Circuit: a round trip of 700 m where one can observe how the water which runs quietly in the middle of the vegetation, abruptly drops into the emptiness forming falls between 40 and 90 m high. Countless butterflies and "coaties" (kind of big wease) appear during the stroll. 

Lower Circuit: it is performed through downward steps; the appreciation of the falls, a postcard, is different. Facing them, the dimensions seem to grow bigger and the contact is closer since one can feel the water freshness endlessly spattering all around. An eternal rainbow looks as if it is determined to hold the falls back. 

Ride to the San Martín Island.. by means of a canoe, one can get to the island where you can stay or go up the 160 steps which will allow the tourist reach three vantage points to watch the San Martin Falls, La Ventana and the Devil ' Gorge. 

Devil's Gorge: trips by boat leaving Puerto Canoas (4 km from the Visitor's Center) from where there are also excursions in rubber boats alongside one of 'the  river outlets. In the surroundings, one can find a restaurant, handicraft stands and a camping area of approximately 1,000m with no other facilities than the trees, ideal for adventurers and nature lovers.

Macuco Path: it leads to one of the falls through a 4km-track of jungle with signs providing information about the place. It starts at CIES (Centre of Ecological and Subtropical Research). 

Yacaratiá Circuit: to observe the bird  , fauna and see how nature struggles to regenerate a deforestation ridden environment.

Furthermore, there are excursions such as the "Great Adventure" which combines jeep-tides and trips on board rubber boats, "walks along the upper circuit at full-moon-lit nights", guided by forest wardens, and "photographic safaris " among other activities. In the waterfalls area, the tourist will find accommodation at  International Hotels, restaurants, handicraft stands (displaying valuable pieces made by local craftsmen and by the " Guaranies "(former native inhabitants of the region )  , kiosks with photographic stuff, telephones, letter-box and everything necessary to make the visitor 's stay the most enjoyable. 

The alternatives are many, the tourist has the choice.

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