The Wanda Mines: Amethyst Treasures of Misiones

In the misted shadow of the largest waterfall of South America, Iguazú, lies Wanda Mines, a peculiar side attraction worth a visit for those interested in gemstones, geology, or jewelry. Located just 55 km (34 miles) to the south of Iguazú Falls, these stone mines are easily accessible by organized tour, car or bus. Surrounded [...]

Getting to Iguazu Falls

Most people traveling to Iguazu Falls stop off in Rio de Janeiro or Buenos Aires before heading to the falls, either by bus or air. If you don’t want to deal with the airport twice you could also fly straight into Iguazu, although you will still touch down in Buenos Aires or Rio on your [...]

Iguaçu Falls, Panoramic Views in Brazil

Iguazú Falls, spelled Iguassu or Iguaçu in Portuguese, can also be visited from Foz do Iguaçu, located in the state of Paraná in the south of Brazil. If you don’t have a Brazilian visa to enter the country (and you don’t figure out how to sneak over for a bit, as travelers have occasionally been [...]

Iguazú: Hotels and Hostels

• Top-range lodging recommendations in Iguazú Among the top of the line lodgings in Puerto Iguazú there are really only two obvious choices, especially if you’re here for only a night or two— the Sheraton Hotel located in the National Park in Argentina or the Hotel das Cataratas located in the national park on the [...]

Transportation and Lodging in Iguazú

Getting to and around Puerto Iguazú Puerto Iguazú is located in the northern part of Misiones, a province in the northeast of Argentina. It is about a 17-hour bus ride from Buenos Aires and costs around $AR440-$AR750 ($US116-$194) for roundtrip ticket. Make sure you request a ‘cama’ or ‘semi-cama’ (seats that recline) — it’s worth [...]

Iguazú Falls: The Fury of Nature

When faced with nature’s brute strength and grandeur at Iguazú Falls, it’s easy to understand why mystical stories of love and rage serve to explain this phenomenon of nature. Local legend maintains that this is the spot where a beautiful woman was sacrificed every year in order to tame a vicious snake that inhabited the [...]