Where We Be
It's said that when Eleanor Roosevelt first saw Iguazu
Falls, she exclaimed, “Poor Niagara!” Niagara Falls is
no slouch when it comes to scenery, but Iguazu has
it beat. We've never experienced waterfalls more
impressive than these. The sheer volume of water is
amazing, and there are more than 200 waterfalls in a
small area.
The highlight of the park is El Garganta del Diablo, or
“Devil’s Throat.” The instant we got our first glimpse,
we were all smiles. The thunder and power were
amazing. This is something to be experienced first-
hand; a camera can't do it justice. Rainbows kept
popping up out of the mist, and the mist struck us
almost continuously. The atmosphere was convivial,
with people taking each other’s pictures and trading
smiles.
One other spot in the park had us (and everyone
else) grinning from ear to ear: the view from tiny Isla
Martin. Picture 30 waterfalls in a row all thundering
and misting and you'll have an idea of the view.
Was it worth the nearly 18-hour overnight bus ride in
each direction? Most definitely yes! To feel the
whole world turn to water and mist and rainbows and
thunder is worth a long journey.
Iguazu Falls should be on everyone's "Top 100" list of things to see
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Robin's smile at Devil's Throat says it all
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A double rainbow touches down in a green, water-soaked valley
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A small but impressive fraction of the "Garganta del Diablo," or "Devil's Throat"
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Panoramic view of waterfalls on the Upper Circuit
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Robin's favorite view in the park was from Isla Martin -- sure to put a smile on anyone's face!
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Incredible power of Martin Falls, 2nd biggest in the park
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Good luck getting to that particular pot of gold
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People on the Lower Circuit get misted by a powerful waterfall
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Palm trees and waterfalls form a pretty picture on the Upper Circuit
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Segmented view of the waterfalls created by three palm trees
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I'm dwarfed (and thoroughly soaked) by Bossetti Falls on the Lower Circuit
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A speedboat douses its passengers beneath Martin Falls
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One last waterfall pic -- a great view from the Upper Circuit
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A dramatic look up the valley of the Garganta del Diablo
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The jungle scenery includes lovely orchids
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Coatis are a common sight at Iguazu
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The 18-hour overnight bus ride from B.A. to Iguazu is an adventure in itself
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The bus seats fold almost completely flat, with foldout leg rests as well
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Robin gets ready for a surprisingly good night's sleep on the bus
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We stayed at the terrific Peter Pan Hostel in Puerto Iguazu and made good use of its pool
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We saw this cool iguana on the "Sendero Verde" ("Green Path") at Iguazu
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Salto Dos Hermanas or Two Sisters Falls
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Words fail when it comes to views like this at Iguazu
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This girl on the bus borrowed my sunglasses then posed with her brother
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