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    Iguazu Falls

    Iguazu Falls, Brazil

    Two National Parks – one in Brazil, one in Argentina – created to protect an astonishing 3km-wide waterfalls in a vast area of protected rainforest. One of the world’s great natural wonders.

  • Iguazu Falls

    Iguazu National Park, Argentina

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    Bucket List Experience

    Recently voted one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, these magnificent 3km-wide falls see 46 million litres of water cascade over an 80m drop every second. Experience them by walkway, bike, boat and helicopter.

    Best for ages: 4+ | Free

  • Boat rides under the Iguazu Falls

    Iguazu Falls National Park, Argentina

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    Bucket List Experience

    This popular tour offers total immersion in the waterfalls combined with an electric jeep ride and a walk in the forest. You won’t see much wildlife, but getting this close to the falls is a thrill.

    Best for ages: 12+ | £50 | 90-120 mins

  • White-water rafting on the River Iguazu

    Iguacu National Park, Parana, Brazil

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    Bucket List Experience

    Starting at the base of the Iguazu Falls and descending through jaguar-filled jungle, this is (low-level) white-water rafting in a spectacular location that’s hard to beat.

    Best for ages: 14+ | £80 | 4+ hours

  • Rainforest walks around Iguazu Falls

    Iguacu National Park, Parana, Brazil

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    Bucket List Experience

    This rainforest walk or bike, in the heart of the national park, is the best option for wildlife watchers. It’s well away from the crowds, in pristine rainforest and if you do it as a tour, will include kayaking on the Iguacu River.

    Best for ages: 8+ | £35 | 3 hours - full day

  • Iguacu Bird Park

    Foz do Iguacu, Parana, Brazil

    One of the best small aviaries in the world, with spectacular rare species from the Atlantic coastal rainforests, metre-long blue macaws and the world’s largest eagles. The aviary runs an important conservation programme.

    Best for ages: 4+ | £10

  • view of the Itaipu Dam on the Igauzu river
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    Itaipu Dam

    Iguacu National Park, Parana, Brazil

    The world’s largest river dam on the nearby Parana River destroyed waterfalls even larger and more magnificent than Iguazu. Tours include walking through the heart of the dam, a boat trip on the lake and the adjacent Bela Vista wildlife reserve – a semi-wild zoo with jaguars and giant harpy eagles.

    Best for ages: 13+ | Free

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  • Waterfall Dos Hermanas (Two Sisters) at Iguacu (Iguazu) falls on a border of Brazil and Argentina
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    Isla San Martin

    Iguazu Falls National Park, Argentina

    This little island sits opposite one of the most intense drops at Iguazu. It’s reachable on a two-minute boat hop from the end of the Lower Circuit path (Circuito Inferior) on the Argentinian side, followed by a 200-step climb. There’s a small beach and river swimming in the dry season. Head here first thing to avoid queues for the boat.

    Best for ages: 6+ | Free

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  • Dinner at the Belmond
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    Dinner at the Belmond

    Iguacu Falls National Park, Parana, Brazil

    The best food in Iguacu is at the Belmond, but the top end international menu and wine list isn’t the main reason for coming. The Belmond sits right next to the falls and by dining here you get to see them after the park closes, in the moonlight.

    Best for ages: 13+ | £50 | 2-3 hours

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  • oversized bronze buddha at the Chen Tien Buddhist Temple in iguazu Falls
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    Chen Tien Buddhist Temple

    Foz do Iguacu, Parana, Brazil

    A traditional Buddhist temple in Brazil? The country has the largest ethnic Japanese population in the world outside Japan. This traditional temple belongs to the Amitabha Pure Land school of Japanese Mahayana Buddhism. It’s easy to visit on the edge of Foz do Iguacu town, and is a lovely, peaceful place and a curiosity for those unaware of Brazil’s Japanese heritage.

    Best for ages: 13+ | £2

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