Iguacu Falls (Foz do Iguacu) Overview
The Iguacu Falls fittingly receive their name from the Caigangues Indian word meaning 'great waters'. The falls are formed by the Iguacu River dividing into 275 separate falls; they are surrounded by the virgin jungle of Iguacu National Park which is home to an estimated 2000 species of flora and 400 species of bird (including parrots and toucans). The highest fall, the 'Garganta do Diabo' (Devil's Throat) reaches 70m (230ft), which is one and a half times the height of Niagara Falls. Besides taking in the stunning view from a series of catwalks, visitors may try rafting or take a spectacular boat ride through the falls.
Contact Addresses
Iguacu National Park, Iguassu Convention & Visitors Bureau, Avenido Juscelino Kubitschek 469, Sala 202, CEP 85851-210, Foz do Iguacu, Parana, Brazil
Tel/Fax: (045) 523 0233
Transportation
Air: Foz do Iguacu International Airport. Road: Coach: Services from Curitiba. Car: BR-277 (from Curitiba), then BR-469. Visitors must travel by bus from the park entrance to the falls as cars are not allowed into the park itself.
Location
Brazil
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