Much delayed, here is our posting on the Iguazu falls, which we saw from Argentina. Alas, no Brazil on this trip.
We were definitely amazed at the sheer power and imensity of the falls. Never having been to Niagara, neither of us have any basis of comparison. It really is a sight to see this much water in motion.
I´ve never really been a fan of an endless series of waterfall photos... Here´s a video to give you a better idea of the scale of the falls. ***After trying for over an hour, I gave up on the video. Sorry folks.***
That tiny boat filled with people is going onto the convergance point of 3 smaller falls (Salto San Martin, Salto Mbigua, and Salto... something I can´t read), which pales in comparison to the main attraction: Garganta del Diablo. That was actually so huge, that we couldn´t get a decent picture of it.
Sadly, we weren´t able to take the boat ride, which, depending on the specific route, cost anywhere from two to three times the entrance fee. In addition to being a general tourist trap (forgeign visitors also pay almost 4x the price of Argentinian residents), there was a surprisingly informative walk through area describing the local flora-fauna, it's indigenous history, and more importantly, the decline of the amazon over the generations and the need to preserve it.
Okay... one more picture just for kicks...
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