iguazu fallin

emil says:

wet & wild at devil's throat

i wasn't a huge advocate of stopping out of our way in the northeastern tip of argentina, bordering brazil, just to see another waterfall. i've been to the great niagara falls and did that killer boat ride wearing a black poncho, what else is there to see? but as with many portions of this trip this spectacle was another epic surprise. 8 miles in total of very well constructed and death defying platforms and walkways allow for some sensational viewing of these monsters. unlike niagara or victoria falls, iguazu is a vast network/labyrinth-like maze of falls which occur on multiple vertical plains and over numerous miles weaving through an uber dense jungle. a mesmerizing sight. "he saw: this water ran and ran, incessantly it ran, and was nevertheless always there, was always at all times the same and yet new in every moment." - herman hesse (siddhartha) 

great infrastructure connecting the falls

view to brazil

emil found a friend with a bigger nose

better than niagra

our boat heading for moisture 

gun show

view from boat

approaching the falls

devil's throat

panoramic view of falls

laurel says:
"don't go chasin' waterfalls."  -tlc.  sorry, tlc, but i beg to differ.  iguazu falls is an extraordinary experience and definitely worthy of a detour en route to buenos aires.  with lush jungle, panoramic waterfalls and miles of paths to explore, the argentine side of the falls is a must do.  this national park is extremely well kept and puts many usa national parks to shame.  you can spend hours trekking the park, getting drenched on a boat ride and admiring the many vantage points.  as a bonus, the town of puerto iguazu is also a blast, filled with laid back bars and eclectic restaurants.