Attraction Information
Iguazú Falls (Cataratas del Iguazú)
The Iguazú Falls fittingly receive their name from the Guarani Indian word meaning ‘great waters’. Surrounded by the virgin jungle of Iguazú National Park, home to 2000 species of flora and 400 species of bird, the Paraná River divides into 275 separate falls. The highest, the Garganta del Diabolo (Devil’s Throat) reaches 70m (230ft), which is one and a half times the height of the Niagara Falls. Besides taking in the stunning view from a series of catwalks, visitors may enjoy kayaking, canoeing and other watersports. Historic Jesuit Mission ruins nearby, such as those at San Ignacio Miní, are also popular.
Contact Addresses
Iguazú National Park, Victoria Aguirre 66, 3370 Puerto Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina
Tel: (037) 5742 0722 or 5742 0180 or 5742 0382
Website: www.parquesnacionales.gov.ar
Transportation
Air: Ministro Pistarini Airport (Buenos Aires). Road: Coach: Services to bus terminal from Buenos Aires.
Tourist Information
Secretaría de Turismo de la Nación (National Tourist Board)
Calle Suipacha 1111, 20º, 1368 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: (011) 4312 5621. Fax: (011) 4313 6834. E-mail: info@turismo.gov.ar
Website: www.turismo.gov.ar
Embassy of the Argentine Republic
65 Brooke Street, London W1K 4AH, UK
Tel: (020) 7318 1300. Fax: (020) 7318 1301. E-mail: feruni@mrecic.gov.ar
Website: www.argentine-embassy-uk.org
Location
Argentina
Contact Addresses
Tel: (037) 5742 0722 or 5742 0180 or 5742 0382
Website: www.parquesnacionales.gov.ar
Transportation
Tourist Information
Calle Suipacha 1111, 20º, 1368 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: (011) 4312 5621. Fax: (011) 4313 6834. E-mail: info@turismo.gov.ar
Website: www.turismo.gov.ar
Embassy of the Argentine Republic
65 Brooke Street, London W1K 4AH, UK
Tel: (020) 7318 1300. Fax: (020) 7318 1301. E-mail: feruni@mrecic.gov.ar
Website: www.argentine-embassy-uk.org
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