Iguazu Falls
One of the great natural wonders of the world, these falls are incredíble!! Massive and set against the backdrop of a steamy subtropical rainforest, las cataratas (waterfalls) should definitely be on anyone’s bucket list. It’s a magical place, with masses of gushing water, rainbows, animals, butterflies, and smiling tourist faces everywhere.
Both sides of Iguazu provide awesome and up-close views of the falls in addition to plenty of tourist activities. The Brazilian side offers zip-lining and helicopter and boat rides. The Argentinian side offers boat rides as well. Both sides also feature various easy hiking trails that allow you to see many different sections of the falls. You can even get to know some endemic animals. Especially be on the watch out for surprise encounters with Capuchin monkeys and coaties. They’ll try to swipe food from your hand or scratch at your bag if they smell something inside. I saw one coatie disembowel a plastic bag of its fruit. They’re crazy for food.
For all those romantics out there, the falls can also be enjoyed under a full moon. Time your arrival with this part of the lunar cycle and you can enjoy a tour, on the Argentinian side, on what will surely be an enchanting night. The moon is so bright that sometimes your photos look as though they were captured during the day. Beware, though, the mist is strong at night and there is no sun to dry you off, so bring a towel, a poncho your sense of adventure and enjoy this evening escapade at the mighty falls.