Iguacu Falls & the Ibera Wetlands Holidays

Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil meet where the Iguazu River joins the Parana River at the very tip of the north-eastern province of Argentina called Misiones. It is here that the Iguazu Falls (Big Water in the local Guaraní language) plunges over hard granite into a wide gorge in a series of gigantic waterfalls two miles in length and more than 240ft below. The sound of the thunderous roar of crashing water and the sight of the multi-coloured mist which rises above the falls combine to make an Iguazu Falls holiday an unforgettable experience. Further south, in the Corrientes province, the marshland region known as the Ibera Wetlands - or Esteros del Ibera - is utterly unspoilt and a haven for birding, riding safaris, walking and wildlife. Made up of lagoons, marshlands, and pools, and hugely rich in flora and fauna, the area is a game reserve similar to the Pantanal in Brazil and scenically reminiscent of Botswana's Okavango Delta. Wildlife here includes hundreds of capybara, wild boar, caiman, marsh deer, anteaters, fox, otters and howler monkeys and thousands of bird species.

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What you can find at the Iguazu Falls that you won't find anywhere else?

Iguazu means "great waters" in the local Guarani language, and of all Argentina’s many natural wonders, there is nothing quite so spectacular as seeing the torrents of water that rush over these ancient falls. Located on the border between Argentina and Brazil, there are more than 275 waterfalls that cover an area just under two miles - together they form the largest waterfall system in the world. Carefully constructed walkways take you right up to the largest thundering curtain of water - the vast Garganta del Diablo (the Devil’s Throat). Stop and stare at the power of Mother Nature, as water rushes over the deep gashes in the land and falls into the white abyss, while a thin white mist rises from the foaming fathoms below. Spray will soak your clothes, the sound will deafen your ears and the sight will stay with you forever. Iguazu Falls holidays are more than just the falls, make sure you see the wonderful wildlife in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Toucans, coati and giant blue morpho butterflies are delightfully ubiquitous and among the more than 400 species of bird, and 100 butterflies that call this area home. While Iguazu can be visited all year round, it rains more from October to March, so while it might be hot and humid, the falls swell with extra water and are even more spectacular to behold. Come home with stories to tell and moments to cherish, after the trip of a lifetime.

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