Iguazu

• Address: Misiones Province, Argentina
• Phone: +54 3757 49 1469
• River: Iguazu
• Height above sea level: 195 m
• The highest cascade: 82 m
• Number of stages: 275
• Height: 82 m
• Width: 2700 m
• Water consumption: 1500-6000 m3 / s

Iguazu Falls is on the same river, which, in turn, runs on the border of Brazil and Argentina . Iguazu - one of the largest waterfalls of the continent. It consists of 275 large and not very waterfalls, which enchant with its beauty.

Answering the question, where on the world map and in what hemisphere is the Iguazu Falls, know: the landmark of Argentina is located in the western hemisphere, on the territory of South America.

General information

The name of the waterfall comes from the language of Guarani, the Indian peoples of South America, and translates as "big water". According to legend, there was one deity who planned to marry a beautiful mortal. Her name was Naipi, but the bride suddenly fled with her lover. This caused the wrath of the deity. He divided one big river into small waterfalls and threw two lovers into one of them. The Kiingang and Guarani tribes believed that Iguazu Falls had been created in this way.

The first discoverer of waterfalls is Cabeza de Vaca. In 1541 he recorded in his diary, describing the waterfall, as something incredible.

On the tributary of which river is the Iguazu Falls?

Iguazu Falls are 4 km wide and located on the tributary of the same river, 30 km from the confluence of Parana, the second longest river of this continent.

Most of the largest waterfall of Iguazu lies on the lands of Argentina and there also forms a loop - the "throat of the devil", as it was nicknamed by the local population.

Description and photos of the incredible beauty of Iguazu Falls in Argentina

The water from the lower of Iguaçu Falls meets in the canyon, and then flows into the above-mentioned Parana River. Waterfalls are separated from each other by islands, and they are connected by means of several bridges. This was done for the convenience of tourists who always want to see the most interesting.

The height of the Iguazu Falls is 900 m. The width of the entire complex is about 3 km, and the height of the water drop reaches 83 m.

The most famous waterfalls Iguazu include the following:

• Three Musketeers;
• San Martín;
• Salto Floriano;
• Ramirez;
• Salto Escondido.

Not far from Iguazu Falls are other attractions of Argentina - the dam of Itaipu and the Jesuit temples. They can be visited by combining several excursions at once.

Interesting facts about the Iguazu Falls

What else do you need to know about the waterfall, going here on an excursion:

1. This is one of the most visited places on the continent, which is not surprising. Every year about 2 million visitors come to the landmark. Having bought an excursion to Iguazu, know that you will be provided with a raincoat and will be led not only to the viewing platforms, but also to the foot of the waterfalls.
2. Waterfalls belong to the Iguazu National Park on the border of Argentina and Brazil, because they are located on its territory.
3. The height of Iguazu exceeds the same figure for Niagara Falls .
4. She is mentioned in such films as: "Let They Say" (1968), "Lunar Racer" (1979), "Mister Magu" (1997), "In the Hands of the Gods" (2007) and "Mission to Rio" (2009).

How to get to the Iguazu Falls?

From Buenos Aires to Iguazu, you can take a car along the RN14 and RN12 (14 hours 22 minutes) or by air (6 hours). The coordinates of the site are -25.694125 °, -54.437756 °.