Brazil
Falling for Iguassu Falls
Falling for Iguassu Falls
It can rain a lot in May at
Iguazu Falls, but hard rain only
adds to the breathtaking vistas
at these mighty cascades that
have some 80,000 gallons per
second of water flowing over
them. The falls are located on
the border of the Brazilian
State of Paraná and the
Argentine Province of Misiones.
They divide the Iguazu River
into upper and lower. If you are
not amazed by the immensity of
these falls, then nothing can
amaze you.
A guided tour of the falls is
recommended. These guides can
arrange to take you over the
border to Argentina so you can
walk to the center of the falls.
Once there, the enormous
cataract will almost surround
you. Watch out for flocks of
swifts that nest behind the
curtains of water; they move
just like starlings in an
undulating murmuration;
magnificent.
Even though you are in a
sub-tropical rainforest the air
temperature can be quite cold
around the falls. A must do
while visiting is to get
completely soaked and go out
onto the river in a speedboat.
These boats will take you right
up to several of the waterfalls
at high speed. Expect to get
very wet on this adventure.
The falls are not the only
attraction in Foz do Iguacu; the
small Brazilian town that
supports travelers to the area.
A dinner and show at one of the
many nightclubs is worth your
time. The Samba is the dance
behind most shows. These shows
are like a Vegas showgirl review
or the other way around,
perhaps. Some, more
sophisticated performances,
offer music and dance examples
from all around South America.
You know what they say: when in
Rome.
You must visit Iguazu Falls before it's all over.