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One of the greatest wonders in nature, Iguazú Falls, is located on the border of Brazil and Argentina and are some of the largest in the world. The Iguazú River forms the boundary between Brazil and Argentina, qualifying it as a of the political and geographical structure of the continent of South America.The falls are 80 m high and span approximately 2,700 m wide with 275 falls. The surrounding vegetation features “over 2,000 species of vascular plant” and rare animals such as the “jaguar, ocelot…giant anteater and Brazilian otter.” [5] The park has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and can be accessed through the town of Foz do Iguaçu (which has its own airport) on the Brazilian side. The falls were officially discovered in 1541 by Spanish conquistador Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca. He did not apply much creativity to the name, which translates to “Big Water”. Be sure to see Devil’s Throat or Gargantua del Diablo which includes “fourteen falls drop[ping] 350 feet with such force that there is always a 100 foot cloud of spray overhead.” [6] Although this spectacle is far away from many of the host cities, it is without a doubt one of the highlights of Brazil off the pitch and should not be missed. Price varies by transportation and tours (which are available from the base of the park). It is generally recommended to allot two days to complete the trails and walks.
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