Arrived yesterday in Iguazu Falls, Argentina, in the afternoon and the taxi driver had a difficult time finding the place we were staying. We got set up in a quaint little B&B that is about 2km from the center of town. The accommodations are little individual living quarters and breakfast is served outside … very nice and certainly unique. The owner has over 7 cats and 3 dogs and the photo below is where we stayed for 4 nights.
We had breakfast at about 8am and finally made it down to the main street to catch a bus to the Parque Nacional Iguazu. The bus arrived within a few minutes and it cost $75.00ARS. The driver is able to make change for you as you enter, sometimes not exact. LOL
After about 20 minutes we arrived at the park entrance, got off the bus and paid the $500.00ARS park entrance fee.
There are five trails that you can take that offer different things you can do or see. On one trail, called Sendero Yacaratia, you can go on a vehicle that takes you down to the river to ride large rafts up to the falls. Two paths were closed, one that would take you to the river and take a small raft ferry to Isla San Martin, to see a different perspective of the falls. We walked to the small railway, which is a short walk from the main gate and boarded a small mini-train.
We walked on the three other paths: First, was the path that gave a lower view of the falls, Circuito Inferior; a second path called Paseo Superior, that gave the view of the middle level which you were on top of some small falls but below the other falls; and Paseo Garganta del Diablo, that you take the train to the upper level and then walk out to stand above the large falls. It was recommended that we start at Paseo Garganta del Diablo, then Paseo Superior and finish with Circuito Inferior. Where it was early in morning we thought it be wise we do the reverse of what was suggested that way we would visit Circuito Inferior with minimal tourists and I believe is the best view of the falls for taking photographs. Well, we chose wisely.
After covering the lower section, we hiked the middle section and hiked around the falls. This section was not as nice as the first section, but worth the visit.
At one point you can see down to one of the lower platforms of the first loop we had hiked. Looking down, we were glad we visited the lower section first, because there were only around 20 people taking photo’s. Looking down from the middle section, you could see that the platform was completely filled with people. It was definitely the best path and we did not have any tourists in our photo’s at this level.
We finished the second loop, Paseo Superior, fairly quickly and then took the little train up to the top level, Paseo Garganta del Diablo. I am not a big fan of viewing waterfalls from a top view because taking photos from this perspective does not give a clear indication of what you are witnessing. Well, from this waterfall, I have to admit that it was quite spectacular. Once arrived by train to the top, we had to hike a couple kilometres to the viewpoints. The last viewpoint was absolutely amazing!
Near the end of our day, at the last viewpoint at the falls, we ran into these lovely ladies who were staying at the same accommodations as we were. Two are from Germany and one from Bulgaria. We had supper together last night in a wonderful restaurant and then had supper at the accommodations that was prepared for us by our host. Lovely ladies and very interesting to talk to ... loved hearing about what they do and about their travels. Again, very positive and pleasant people. Such a joy!
Such a great day. We have hiked to many waterfalls during our travels, including seeing 7 waterfalls in approximately 15km. At Iguazu Falls, you hike approximately 15km and there are over 270 falls … amazing! You cannot see all of the waterfalls, but you do see a great number. No wonder it is considered one of the 7 Wonders of the World.