Amazing day in Iguassu

In a few minutes I will be with some guests from Ohio USA...
Will show them the Argentinean Side of the Falls!!!

        

Natural Wonder

Devil's Throat

Let your soul be satisfied

with the odd beauty of this landscape

that although the world walk in truth

you'll never find, like this, nothing.

Good and bad dynamic and changing

find here, from ist name

keep in your heart of man humble

a true and consistent message.

Meditate and feel the deep emotion

contemplating the vibrant climax

eternal mist that is circled.

And do not try to describe it in your voice

only he leans his forehead against the abyss

is the mirror of the word GOD.

Alfonso Ricciatto

Ada and Otto Lin

Wonderful time with my guests from Hong Kong...
We did a very good program...
Visited the Brazilian side of the Iguassu Falls, Macuco Safari Boat ride, another short walk through the Brazilian part of the Falls with a different view in the morning with better weather an visible Rainbows... Later on we have visited the Bird Park, Itaipu Dam... And tomorrow we will do our walking through the Argentinean side of the Falls!!!

Churrasco - Traditional Brazilian Dish

Brazilian were the first to raise cattle in South America, imported from Cape Verde to São Paulo in the 1530s. Churrasco (pronounced shoo-RAS-koo) or Brazilian barbecue was the traditional staple food of  the Gauchos or Cowboys of Southern Brazil for centuries before it spread to Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. It has become very fashionable around the world. There are called churrascaria de rodizio because waiters move from table to table bringing different types of meats on skewers from which they slice portions onto your plate.

In Foz do Iguaçu, you can try a very good Churrasco... I have been, in a very good Churrascaria this weekend, and I highly recommend to all my guests...

This place is called La Cabaña Churrascaria, it is a Rodizio Style.

Map of Brazilian side of the Falls

I'm so happy!!!! \o/

Just received the visitor number 1000.

It seams to come from Hong Kong

Thank you very much for the visits...

and of course

I am waiting for you in Iguassu!!!

The world meets in Brazil. Come celebrate life!

The Brazilian way of life. A combination of diverse nature and extraordinarily rich culture, where people from different backgrounds live in harmony. You'll be greeted by a modern, young and sensational country from the second you arrive.

Iguassu is waiting for you with open arms!!!

Alberto Santos Dumont (July 20, 1873 - July 23, 1932)

GOOGLE made a tribut to Santos Dumont on the last July 20th...

Do you know who was Santos Dumont???

He was a Brazilian aviation pioneer, who had an important contribution on the expropriation of the Iguassu Falls, which on that time (1916), belonged to the Uruguayan Farmer Mr. Jesus Val.

"The Iguassu, without any exaggeration, is a marvel!", said passionately Dumont to the newspaper O Estado de São Paulo, during his visit to Foz do Iguaçu.

In tribute to Santos Dumont it was created a square at the end of the Brazilian side of the Iguassu National Park trail, next to Porto Canoas Space, where visitors can contemplate the Statue of the Illustrious aviation pioneer with the lush Iguassu Falls in the background.

Alberto Santos Dumont, was a Brazilian aviation pioneer. The heir of a wealthy family of coffee producers, Santos Dumont dedicated himself to science studies in Paris, France, where he spent most of his adult life.

He designed, built, and flew some of the first practical dirigibles, demonstrating that routine, controlled flight was possible. This "conquest of the air" in particular his winning the Deutsch de la Meurthe prize on October 19, 1901on a flight that rounded the Eiffel Tower, made him one of the most famous people in the world during the early 20th century.

In addition to his pioneering work in airships, on 23 October 1906 Santos-Dumont, flying the 14-bisor Oiseau de proie (French for "bird of prey"), made the first flight of an airplane to be witnessed by the European press and certified by the Aéro Club de France and the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI).

Source: Wikipedia and Cataratas S.A. webpage.
Picture: Google and Jackson Lima 

Helicopter Flight over the Iguassu Falls

It is different ways to see the Falls....
You can see from the Brazilian Side....
From the Argentinean Side...
From the bottom, by boat...
And from the top....
An unforgettable experience... the view from the top, by helicopter will show you a full panorama of each peace of this Wonder of the Nature...

If you come to Iguassu, you might feel this experience...

It is two different flights...
The short flight which takes 10' over the National Park and Iguassu Falls, costs U$ 110 per person, with a minimum of three people at the Helicopter, and
The long flight which takes 35'.... besides the National Park and Iguassu Falls, also takes you to the town of Foz do Iguaçu, over the Fraternity Bridge (Tancredo Neves Bridge), that links Brazil to Argentina, to the 3 Land Marks, where Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina meet, over the Friendship Bridge, that links Brazil to Paraguay, over the Itaipu Dam, one of the biggest Power Plant in the World and also one of the Wonders of the World, and of course the Expectacular Iguassu Falls... this one costs U$ 1200 the flight, taking a maximum of 4 people.


Come to Brazil... Visit the Falls....
We are waiting for you!!!

Planning UR trip to Iguassu?

You've come to the right place!!!

Would like to tell you some important things...

Visa Requirements:
Iguassu Falls is between Brazil and Argentina. If you want to see both sides of the Falls you will have to abide by the VISA and Passport requirements for both countries.
To avoid troubles, it is very important to have your VISA (when required), before you leave your Country, since you are here, it takes more then a week to get a VISA, when they approve.
Remembering that besides the Iguassu Falls, we are also in a place, where you can visit Three Countries,(Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina) in case you want to visit Paraguay, take a look also if your country needs VISA.


Vaccinations:
To come to Brazil, is recommended the Yellow Fever vaccination, for people that will visit the States bellow:
Amazonas, Amapa, Macapa, Roraima, Rondonia, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, Maranhão, Tocantins, Piauí, Bahia, Minas Gerais, Espirito Santo, São Paulo, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Goiás and Distrito Federal.
The ones who are interested in take it, must take the vaccine ten days before getting to the risk area. The vaccine is effective and protect you for 10 years.

What to bring:


Comfortable Shoes, it is very important... no high hills (to walk through the trails) on the Falls. The walkways are quite easy, in some parts you can get wet.
Some people feel comfortable to walk on sandals, others prefer hiking shoes, I recommend the one you feel better.

Hat, for the heat is extremely important.


Sunscreen, it is forbidden to forget it.

Insect Repellent, it is not all year around that you will find mosquitoes around here, but I highly recommend this product in your luggage.

Quick drying clothes, this is a very important tip, during the summer you can sweat a lot, making your clothes  wet and uncomfortable, since we are in a Subtropical Rain Forest, you can always have the chance to take a shower, when the Falls has a big volume of water, depending on the wind direction, be prepared to get wet, and also we have some tours where you will get completely wet.

Currency, around Iguassu (also known as the Triple Frontier Region), generally the Brazilian Real, the Argentinean Peso, the US Dollar and the Euro are all accepted. If you are in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, they'll take US Dollars or Brazilian Reais. It is important to say, that when you visit the Iguassu National Park on the Argentinean side you have to pay the entrance fee in Argentinean Pesos and in cash.

Length of Visit, I recommend you a minimum of 3 days, one day to explore the Brazilian side of the Falls and the different activities we have on the Park, as the Macuco Safari Boat Ride, Rafting, Rapel, have a good lunch at Porto Canoas Restaurant facing the falls, visit the Bird Park, do an Helicopter flight over the Falls, and much more. Another day to explore the Argentinean side of the Falls, that is much longer than the Brazilian part, it is also possible to do a boat ride from Argentinean side,and at night take a look on the dinner show... and why the third day? We cannot forget the Itaipu Dam, one of the biggest power plant in the world and of course depending on which hotel you will stay, it is worth to enjoy and take a rest, take a time for shopping, and get prepared for your next destination...

Macuco Safari Boat Ride

One of the best attractions in Iguassu and an obligatory stop for the ones who visit the Iguassu National Park is the Macuco Safari Boat Trip, through the Iguassu River.

This tour is divided in three steps:
1st.- 3 Km trail by Electric Jeep, through the Subtropical Rain Forest, accompanied by a guide.
2nd.-  600 m, optional walking tour through the Jungle.
3rd. - The most expected part... Boat tour through the Iguassu River, going very close to the Falls, getting almost under the Three Musketeers Falls, where you will get completely wet... In this point you will try the Magic Moisture... Every time we get wet on the Falls, we get 10 years younger!!!

I hope to see you soon!!!
Book your tour, as soon as you can...
(http://www.toursbylocals.com/iguassu4u)
Come to Brazil!!!
Visit Iguassu!!!

The Legend of Iguassu Falls

The Legend of the Iguassu Falls dates from the time of the Caingangues Indians who lived in the region around the Iguassu River.   

The Caingangues Indians believed in a god named Mboi whose physical form was that of a serpent. The Chief of the tribe, Igobi has a very beautiful daughter, Naipi who was to be consecrated to the god Mboi and to live her life in worship of him.   

As legend has it, there was also a young warrior in the tribe named Tarobá who was in love with Naipi from the moment he saw her. On the day when the whole tribe was celebrating the consecration of Naipi to Mboi, Tarobá fled in a canoe with Naipi. 

When the god Mboi heard what had happened he twisted his serpentine body deep into the earth creating a gigantic crack and as the river crashed over the newly shaped land the waterfalls were formed. The young lovers were taken over the waterfalls by the powerful waters and sank forever.   

Legend states that Naipi became one of the rocks below the Falls which is constantly pummelled by the waters thundering down from above. As for Tarobá, he became a palm tree on the bank inclining over the river. Beneath this palm tree is a cave where Mboi watches eternally over the young lovers.   

Gianluigi Gori - Guest from Italy

Gianluigi Gori

June 29 at 5:33am · 

• Extraño mucho Iguazu ... Pero creo que cuando ves el Paraiso .. y este video es el Paraiso .. por supuesto tienes ganas de volver allà :-)... Un abrazo! — with Alfonso Montagnaro and Lilian Regina Sierich da Silva.

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    You and Alfonso Montagnaro like this.
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      Lilian Regina Sierich da Silva Yo tambien los extraño mucho, vuelvan!!!!
      

      June 29 at 10:03am ·  · 1
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      Gianluigi Gori Es cierto que volveremos... aqui es verano y hace mucho calor!! Imagino que en Iguazu haga frio o, de todas maneras, lo pasen bien... Que envidia :-)
      

      Tuesday at 5:12pm · 
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Sheraton Iguazu - Argentina

The Sheraton Iguazu Hotel, is the only hotel inside of the National Park, on the Argentinean side.

The view you have from here is incredible, half of the rooms are facing the Falls, the other half are facing the Jungle, what is also amazing, cause early in the morning or at sunset time you can check out the different kind of birds and animals going around.

Right now I'm sitting down on the back of the Hotel, just facing the Devil's Throat, the biggest falls in volume of water, so impressive and so powerful!

Just had lunch at the bar over here it was delicious.... 

This is a wonderful place to sit down, relax and have some snack or a coffee!                           

Iguassu Falls - Argentina

I'm still thinking about you!

Today we are having an Amazing Sunny Day - it is winter - actually the best winter ever!
The Falls is full of water, temperature around 22C, the landscape is perfect!!! Butterflies all over...
You should be here!!!
Go and book your next trip to Iguassu!

We are missing U!

Directly from Iguassu Falls - Brazil

I wish you were here...
Maybe you are thinking... Whose she is talking about???
I am really talking about you... The one who is reading this post...
This place is AMAZING, it is no words, no pictures, no movies, that will give you the feeling of be in here and appreciate this wonderful moment. And I'm saying this cause I have been here more than 1500 times, showing to more than 3000 people from different parts of this wonderful world!!!
And I highly recommend this paradise to be part of your itinerary during your visit to Brazil...
IGUASSU is waiting for U!

Directly from Iguassu Falls - Brazil

I wish u were here!!!
You are maybe thinking.... Whose is she talking about?
I am talking about U..... Yeah.... U!!! U that is reading this post...
This is an AMAZING place to be... Any word, any picture, any movie will give you this feeling. This is unexplainable... And let me tell you that I have been here more than 1500 times, for sure I have showed this Wonder of Nature for more than 3000 people.. And I still amazed! You should add Iguassu to your itinerary as soon as possible!!! Iguassu is waiting for U!

Iguassu Falls - Customized tours based in your interests

You have limited time in Iguassu, you've read the guidebooks, and you're overwhelmed at all the options and large distances to cover. Maybe you're here on a layover or cruise stop and need to use your limited time wisely and efficiently. Or perhaps you'd like to see the the Iguassu Falls from the Argentinean and Brazilian side but don't want to go with a busload of travelers and just don't know where to go or what to see. I have your solution.


My name is Lilian and I provide unforgettable private sightseeing tours of Iguassu and the region. I am professionally trained tour guide. 


I happily grow up in Iguassu and you'll benefit from my love of this great place. Whether your interest is culture, history, hiking, or shopping, you'll get what you're looking for on your own tour, which will be designed for you to give you exactly what you want.


Why to go sightseeing with me:


I am a professional tour guide and I do all the planning, driving, and parking so you see and do MUCH MUCH more than if you tried to do it yourself.


You won't waste your precious vacation time on tourist traps or overrated sights. I have already been to these destinations over and over and I know what's worth seeing and what should be skipped.


I have extensive experience guiding hiking and adventure tours in the National Park, so you won't miss the must-see features of these huge destinations in your short time here.


Don't waste your short time here on a large group tour with recorded narration or with a guide who doesn't do this for a living. Make the most of it with a professional insider who will uncover and bring this amazing area to life for you.