Iguacu River
Iguacu River
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This Brazilian river’s claim to fame is the famous Iguacu Falls – the 275 separate sheets of raging water that plunge into it with incredible intensity.
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Shel W
San Diego, CA6 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We enthusiastically signed up for the Macuco boat and river rafting tour. The boat trip was great, however the river rafting was a total bust. The guides were disorganized and kept changing guides. A trip for 2 people tuned into a trip for 12 and we waited for over an hour in the hot sun until the raft was full. When we finally set off, we rafted through small rapids for the first 10% of the river and then our guide told us to get out of the boat and float. What he didn’t tell us was that we would float for the rest of the trip! This trip was not “as advertised” and we should have been told the river was so far down that there was only one set of rapids. We floated for over an hour. We asked for a refund and were told that this is a normal trip! Do not even think about doing this tour!
Written 18 February 2020
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Indiafan
Adelaide, Australia87 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
We visited the Brazilian side first, taking an early morning local bus. The Tourist Office near the bus station was staffed by a very helpful person who recommended a tour for the following day, to the Argentinian side. This was valuable advice, as the transport was inexpensive and the driver took care of the border crossing, saving time and effort. The supermarket near the bus station had a money exchange where we bought Argentinian currency at a rate that we found to be not much less favorable than the rate we later achieved in Buenos Aires.
The Brazilian side provides wonderful panoramic views, easy walking, and smart buses. We took the jungle ride and boat ride under the Falls from that side. We are neither young nor very fit, but found it exhilarating - be sure to leave all valuables in a locker as one gets drenched to the skin, but soon dries out (we regretted that we had not thought to take a small towel).
The Argentinian side provides a closer view of the Falls, beautiful butterflies, and a train connecting the major sights. You can also do a boat ride under the Falls from this side, but one speedboat ride is enough. The Argentinian side is better for souvenirs, if one is interested. We didn't find it necessary to fuss about wearing ponchos to protect us from the spray, but it may be necessary in winter when it is colder.
The Brazilian side provides wonderful panoramic views, easy walking, and smart buses. We took the jungle ride and boat ride under the Falls from that side. We are neither young nor very fit, but found it exhilarating - be sure to leave all valuables in a locker as one gets drenched to the skin, but soon dries out (we regretted that we had not thought to take a small towel).
The Argentinian side provides a closer view of the Falls, beautiful butterflies, and a train connecting the major sights. You can also do a boat ride under the Falls from this side, but one speedboat ride is enough. The Argentinian side is better for souvenirs, if one is interested. We didn't find it necessary to fuss about wearing ponchos to protect us from the spray, but it may be necessary in winter when it is colder.
Written 14 May 2015
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Rick B
Perth, Australia216 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
Staying at Hotel days Cataratas, we booked a trip on the Iguassu river that started with a bicycle ride 9km through the jungle to the river, then a boat trip and kayaking. If you haven't been on one of the rivers in the Amazon basin, then this is a must. The river is wide and slow up from the falls, and the jungle comes right down to the river edge. You may spot caiman, capybaras, birds, fish and otters amongst other things. There are spots with rock barriers across most of the river width, and depending on the river height, perhaps even a little white water. And all the while is the roar of the falls downriver, reminding you that the peaceful watercourse you are on ends in a tumult not that far away!
Written 25 May 2013
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born2travelit
Cesena, Italy17,170 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
this is the river that give the waterfall birth. amazing and interesting cos it runs along the borders of three countries. recomded a visit
Written 10 May 2013
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brentling
NZ325 contributions
June 2018
Go from the Argentine side to the devils throat to get an idea of how big this river is! I guess given the size of the falls, it was never going to be a stream!
Written 9 August 2018
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HCovik
Atlanta, GA3,283 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
I think that you get the best experience of the river by taking the fast boat (a definite MUST) that takes you underneath the falls and by walking the bridge trail from the train station to the Garganta del Diablo. By taking the boat you experience the rough side of the river as well as its scenic beauty and power(falls and all). By walking the bridge you experience its width and relative calmness, plus you get to see a large number of large black catfish (I think). At the end of the bridge you witness its power. The Niagara river is nothing compared to this.
Written 17 February 2018
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Emilie W
Dublin, Ireland118 contributions
Dec 2016 • Solo
This river is surrounded by amazing rainforest, and you even see monkeys and several exotic birds. It is a great experience for the more adventurous traveller.
Written 18 January 2017
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,450 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
Never heard before for that river. It is big, it runs for more than 1000 km before joining with Parana river and making this wonderful and mighty falls.
Written 11 December 2015
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Michelle G
Lake Forest, CA442 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
AMAZING!!!! We took a boat up the rapids where we were able to see both the Brazilian side and the Argentine side of the falls up close and personal. So personal that every inch of my body was sprayed with the water falling from the Argentine side into the Iguazu river. It felt really refreshing as our previous hike entailed waking what seemed like miles through the Jungle canopy. Very cool and very refreshing.
Written 4 July 2015
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Southern_Firefly
Basingstoke, UK4 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
After a really busy visit to Cataratas do Iguacu, we took a drive into the jungle and a boat ride up the river Iguacu, running away from the crowds. The personalized attention of the crew, a boat just for the five of us and an hour long ride up the river took us into, what seemed, miles away from the busy crowds and closer to the real jungle. From the safety of our boat we still felt the strong pull of the current, and caught sight of a yacare, enjoying a nap by the shore. Great experience!
Written 25 August 2014
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e possivel fazer passeio no rio com criancas acima de 3 anos e o custo e bom $? da pra ir sem gastar muito?
Written 21 October 2017
Prezada Fernanda, existe o passeio no Kattamaram, no Lago de Itaipú, do lado brasileiro, na Usina de Itaipú, onde é possível entrar com crianças menores sem problemas.
Passeio em bote, do lado brasileiro, nas Cataratas do Iguaçú, sem restrições de idade e muito divertido. Passeio semelhante, um pouco mais radical, do lado argentino, é para menores acima de 12 anos.
Fizemos também um passeio de caiaque, onde aceitam menores acima de 10 anos, pelo Rio Iguaçú, alguns quilômetros depois das quedas, do lado brasileiro.
Quanto às tarifas dos passeios, é melhor conferir, pois podem sofrer alterações.
Written 22 October 2017
Hola, ¿cuánto está costando la Gran Aventura actualmente?
Written 26 February 2015
Hola, ¿cuánto está costando la Gran Aventura actualmente?
Written 26 February 2015
o Gran Aventura vc faz nas cataratas da Argentina, está custando $520 pesos, e o macuco nas cataratas do Brasil está R$ 179 reais.
Written 4 March 2015
Bonjour, comment trouver le bateau ?
Coté Argentin ou Brésil ?
Voit ont des panneaux publicitaire au bord de route?
Merci pour vos réponses
Written 9 January 2015
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