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Foz do Iguacu, Parana, Brazil
The Parque das Aves is one of the best small aviaries in the world. It is the only institution devoted to rehabilitating and conserving birds of the South American Atlantic Costal rainforests – which have the highest endemic species counts on the planet.
The park work on a series of conservation projects and is well-maintained with large enclosures lying off paths in a gorgeous jungle setting. It’s one of the few places where you can see magnificent, ultra-rare species like Alagoas curassow, harpy eagles and hyacinth macaws – the latter are huge parrots unique to Latin America. There are other animals too – including kitten-sized marmosets and caiman.
The park is easy to visit. It sits right next to the entrance to Iguacu Falls National Park. Bus and taxi transport to Foz de Iguaçu town is straightforward – it’s a 15-minute ride.
After, head to ‘Portal das Águas’, a Brazilian churrascaria barbecue 100m east along Avenida das Cataratas road for refuelling.
The park is open all year round, seven days a week.
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