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Iguazu Falls: Where to go and how to get around

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A May 2004 trip to Puerto Iguazu by Robert Raymond Ingledew

IGUAZU FALLS, GARGANTA DEL DIABLO Photo - Iguazu Falls, Puerto Iguazu, Argentina More Photos
Quote: I have been there 7 times. This river can bring up to 14,000 tons of water per second. If the river is low, water will be clear, if the river is high, the view will be really impressive. Under any condition, the Iguazu falls are always charming.

Iguazu Falls: Where to go and how to get around

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I have posted a lot of information in the reviews enclosed here and want to highlight the most interesting things to see at Iguazú Falls. For the Brazilian side, please see my separate report. Argentine side main circuits: 1) Upper circuit. It is the shortest one (maybe half a mile long, more or less) and requires no physical effort. You walk above the falls. This circuit no longer goes as far as the Garganta del Diablo, because a flood of the river years ago destroyed part of the bridges. You can get there taking the complimentary train (see point 3). This walk is completely above the falls. One hour is enough for this circuit. 2) Lower circuit: This is a longer circuit (at least 1...Read More

Hotel El Libertador

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Hotel | "Hotel Libertador (3 stars)"

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This hotel has, in my opinion, the best price value of Puerto Iguazu. True, there are cheaper hotels, but their comfort does not compare. It is a typical 3-star hotel with a beautiful swimming pool (one of the best in town) and a budget restaurant (the buffet may be pure stuffing, but the main courses are nice, and a meal with wine costs less than $10). Rooms are comfortable, have cable TV, air-conditioning, and although the hotel is centrally located, it is in a quiet area, with very little traffic.I am not familiar with its present rates, but 2 years ago a single room was costing some $35 per night. It should not be costing more than $50 now. Keep in mind that in August, September, a...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on September 22, 2006

Hotel El Libertador
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Iguazu, Argentina

Iguazu Falls

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Attraction | "A Paradise on Earth"

IGUAZU FALLS, GARGANTA DEL DIABLO Photo - Iguazu Falls, Puerto Iguazu, Argentina
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The first time I went to Iguazu Falls I went in Easter without reservations, and would have had to sleep on the street if it had not been for a barber that had pity on me and invited me to stay at his home. If you are going to travel in Easter, July or August, don't run the risk of travelling without an hotel reservation. The rest of the year is low season and you should not have any problems. You do not need to take food to the National Parks. There is a good variety of restaurants in the park, Telecom, Internet, etc. An all-you-can-eat barbecue will cost you 5 or 6 dollars, excluding wine. In Puerto Iguazú you can eat for half that price, if you know where to go (Hotel Libertador). The bus to the...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on September 21, 2006

Iguazu Falls
Puerto Iguazú
Iguazu, Argentina

Overview of Bus Services in Argentina

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I have travelled on six different bus companies to and from the Iguazú Falls, but want to give you a complete overview of bus transportation in Argentina, with some comments on bus services in Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile. Argentina is 3,000 miles long from North to South and many people are reluctant to travel long distances by bus, because they have no idea of the incredible comfort that some bus services offer in Argentina. If you have a look at the www.plusmar.com.ar website, and then click on "servicios" you may have a visual glance of what the different bus services offer. The first time I travelled on a Premium Bed Bus service I threw the seat back completely flat, but had...Read More
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The first time I went to Iguazú and took the tour to the Brazilian side, I got off at the bus station instead of returning to Argentina, and took an international bus service from Fozz do Iguazú to Asunción del Paraguay (6 hours travel). The next day I was visiting the Maka Indian Reservation near Asunción. That Indian Reservation to a certain point is a set up show, because if you want a photo with the chief you have to pay one price, if you want a photo with a group of Indians the price is different... However, they are real Indians. The place is administered, as far as I know, by the Anglican Mission, that is doing a good social work amongst them. The Iguazu river is the natural border ...Read More

Where to stay at Iguazú (an overview)

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The first time I went to Iguazú (Easter, 1970) I had made no hotel reservations. At that time Iguazu hotels had a capacity of 14,000 people, there were double that quantity looking for accommodation, and I was looking for a single room. Mission impossible. Finally a barber took pity on me and invited me to stay at his home. So my first advice is NEVER go to Iguazú during the high season (Easter, July and August) without hotel reservations. The rest of the year you can just drop in and even negotiate the rate, and get substantial discounts on the front desk rates, but it is still better if you negotiate rates over the phone. Once I got a fifty percent discount on the room rate for the Hotel Catarata...Read More

Where to Take Beautiful Photos

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The Brazilian side will be probably the first place you will visit. Why? Because most buses arrive from Buenos Aires at about 2pm and the walk on the Brazilian side is shorter. The bus or the taxi will leave you at the entrance of the Park on the Brazilian side; is is a 20 minute drive. But remember, Brazil is now requesting visa to USA citizens. I have an American friend that went recently and he was not allowed to cross to the Brazilian side. Sit on the right hand side of the taxi or bus and have your camera ready as soon as you have passed Immigration, because a couple of minutes later you will be crossing the Iguazú river and will have a nice panoramic view. When you arrive at the Nati...Read More