This natural sanctuary is located in the far NE of the Republic of Argentina. With large amounts of precipitation, warm temperatures (15ºC on average in winter and 30ºC in summer) and the thick vegetation acting as a windscreen, it experiences extremely high levels of humidity.
The Iguazú river flows for approximately 1320km until its outlet in the Paraná. Its width generally varies between 500 and 1000m however within the park it broadens to 1.500 meters and it twists to the south, then back to the north, forming a huge U which contains the outlet. A sudden drop in altitude here is the reason for the impressive water falls which form the main attraction of the park.
In this large curved path, the rocky landscape fragments the river into a multitude of channels, each of these in turn become its own waterfall. This long fragmenting effect results in the fan of falls which gives the park its name.
The Park is reknowned for its natural heritage, which includes:
• A native flora with over 2000 species including: ferns, bromelias, orchids, palms and many large species of tree which serve as scaffolding for an equally large variety of climbing plants. These in turn provides fruits which lure the local fauna such as coatíes and toucans to name a few examples.
• 450 kinds of birds, wich can often be observed in the open in the early morning and at nightfall You can likely easily see toucans urracas teros, parrot and the incredible vencejos. This last species is endemic to Iguazú Falls.
• 80 kinds of mammals, with five varieties of felines roving the forest.
• Countless insects, specifically an immense quantity and variety of colorful butterflies.
• The numberless water courses, they are protect by yacares and grazas, and they are feed by minor fishes.
One of the most significant conservation aspects is the protection of species which are endangered such as the jaguar (Panthera onca), ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), the Black-fronted Piping-guan (Pipile jacutinga) to name a few. These species continue to survive in the park and it is hoped that this protected environment will contribute to the recovery of their numbers.
This Programme Include:
02 Nights accommodation with breakfast
Transfer Airport / Hotel / Airport
Exc FD Argentine's Falls
Exc HD Brazilian's Falls
ATTENTION
Brazilian's Hotels
NOT include autopista access to the National Park
Actual Prize: National Park Iguazu AUD 13.
Suggestions
...to enjoy the National Park
- Walk slowly
- Use comfortable clothing
- Keep yourself dry
- Keep yourself hydrated
- Feed yourself, you will conserve your energy
- Talk to park personnel in any kind of emergency
- Pay attention and respect all the signs
- Ask for information from the park personnel
- Ask for a free map of the park
…And enjoy your visit!
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Validity Dec 2008
