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After 15 years working on incoming tourism, we decided to make a guide for our clients. But it´s not just a guide. It´s a tool to help you in the process of your booking decision, to choose this hotel better than the other one, or choosing this activity instead the other one.

You will find here, a list of activities to do in Iguazu and the area of the incredible falls; with total lenght, available days of operation, meals included, seasons, and guide language. You will fiind also lo-cation and a brief description of the hotels we suggest for the area.

Any advice is welcome of course, you can contact me to [email protected] Would be a pleasure for us to receive your comments.

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IGUAZU FALLS

Buenos AiresIGUAZU FALLSThe incredible Iguazu Falls, Iguazú Falls, or Iguaçu Falls, are waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the border of the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state of Paraná. The falls divide the river into the upper and lower Iguazu. The Iguazu River rises near the city of Curitiba. For most of its course, the river �ows through Brazil, however, most of the falls are on the Argentine side. Below its con�uence with the San Antonio River, the Iguazu River forms the boundary between Argentina and Brazil.

The name "Iguazu" comes from the Guarani or Tupi words "y", meaning "water", and "ûasú "[wasu], meaning "big". Legend has it that a deity planned to marry a beautiful woman named Naipí, who �ed with her mortal lover Tarobá in a canoe. In a rage, the deity sliced the river, creating the waterfalls and con-demning the lovers to an eternal fall. The �rst European to record the existence of the falls was the Spanish conquistador Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca in 1541.

Iguazu Falls are located where the Iguazu River tumbles over the edge of the Paraná Plateau, 23 kilometres (14 mi) upriver from the Iguazu's con�uence with the Paraná River. Numerous islands along the 2.7-kilometre-long (1.7 mi) edge divide the falls into many separate waterfalls and cataracts, varying between 60 to 82 metres (197 to 269 ft) high. The number of these smaller waterfalls �uctuates from 150 to 300, depending on the water level. Approximately half of the river's �ow falls into a long and narrow chasm called the Devil's Throat (Gar-ganta del Diablo in Spanish or Garganta do Diabo in Portugue-se). The Devil's Throat is U-shaped, 82 metres high, 150 m wide, and 700 m long (269×492×2,297 ft). Placenames have been given also to many other smaller falls, such as San Martín Falls, Bossetti Falls, and many others.

Iguazu FallsIguazu Falls, located in the border between Argen-tina and Brazil, is one of the most incredible places in the world.

Numerous islands along the 2.7-kilometre-long (1.7 mi) edge divide the falls into many separate water-falls and cataracts, varying between 60 to 82 metres (197 to 269 ft) high. The number of these smaller waterfalls fluctuates from 150 to 300, depending on the water level. Approximately half of the river’s flow falls into a long and narrow chasm called the Devil’s Throat (Garganta del Diablo in Spanish) The Devil’s Throat is U-shaped, 82 metres high, 150 m wide, and 700 m long (269×492×2,297 ft). Placenames have been given also to many other smaller falls, such as San Martín Falls, Bossetti Falls, and many others.

In November 11, 2011, Iguassu Falls were chosen one of the World’s Natural Wonders in a global poll organized by the Swiss Foundation New Seven Wonders, an honor shared with other destinations: The Amazon, Ha Long Bay, Jeju Islands, Puerto Prin-

cesa Underground River, Indonesia’s Komodo Na-tional Park, and the Table Mountain.

In 2013, UNESCO awarded Iguassu National Park once again for its Exceptional Universal Value, being a site of such extraordinary cultural and natural va-lue transcending national borders, a site of value for humanity’s present and future generations.

Amazing isn’t it? Are you ready to enjoy Iguazu Falls, the magic of Nature?

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IGUAZU NATIONAL PARK, THE ARGENTINEAN SIDE OF THE FALLS

Iguazu Falls from Argentina side offers many trails and circuits to enjoy different waterfalls and the jungle.

Iguazu Falls Argentina Side is one of the most visited national parks in the country. Located only 1.15 hs, in a direct flight from Buenos Aires, the incedible Iguazu Falls, were declared by Unesco as a World Heritage, and recently, declared as one of the new 7-wonders of nature.

Please find some information about different trails you can enjoy during your visit to the Iguazu Natio-nal Park in Argentina.

UPPER CIRCUIT

It begins two hundred meters from The Rainforest Train Cataratas Station and along its way visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the semicircular chain that begins at Dos Hermanas Waterfalls, going through Chico, Ramírez, Bosetti, Adán y Eva, and Bernabé Méndez Waterfalls, ending at Mbiguá Waterfall lookout as a first stop.

It is characterized by having its trails set on top of the waterfalls edge, which allows a vertical view from the top, something really electrifying. It has places to rest, which makes the tour a source of

energy and relax in contact with water.

After Mbiguá Waterfall lookout, the gangway cros-ses the Superior Iguazú River to reach the edge of the second largest fall of this beautiful system: the San Martin Waterfall.

This balcony has the best and widest panoramic view of the whole Iguazu Falls from Argentina side: you will be able to see the Hotel Das Cataratas and the elevators on the Brazilian side, and the Shera-ton Hotel, the Old Water Tank Tower, the balconies of Upper and Lower trails, the San Martin island and the gangway to Devil’s Throat on the argenti-nian side.

To exit this circuit, the gangway runs snaking back through islets in the Upper Iguazú delta, to finaly reach Cataratas Station.

UPPER CIRCUIT: DETAILS

Length: 1.750 meters long (1913 yards)Accessibility: highDifficulty: none, without stairsEstimated time of visit: two hours aprox.Access to this trail is allowed until 05:00pm.Restroom and bar: 50 meters away from the exit of the Circuit, at Cataratas Train Station.

LOWE CIRCUIT

Footbridges go into the forest foliage to where Dos Hermanas, Chico and Ramírez Waterfalls falling wa-ters break and to the end of this part of the Circuit, where visitors can enjoy the bottom of the great water wall of Bosetti Waterfall.

On the way out of this waterfall, 20 meters away, there is an access to the quay from where visitors can board a boat to San Martín Island. The Cir-cuit goes on along the border of the Iguazú River opposite to the island, and visitors will marvel at its beaches and cliffs. The second part of the Lower Circuit ends at the lookout on top of where this branch of river meets the Iguazú canyon, and the impressive Devil’s Throat and its typical mist can be seen at the far. Up to here, all the visited locations are 100% accessible.

The third and last parts of the Circuit, which lead back to Dos Hermanas Square, have stairs and go through the Lower Iguazú shore where Alvar Núñez, Elenita, and Lanusse steep waterfalls can be enjoyed.

LOWER CIRCUIT: DETAILS

Length: 1,700 meters long (1,859 yards)Accessibility: mediumDifficulty: access without stairs up to Bosetti Water-fall and Iguazú canyon lookout.Estimated time of visit: an hour and 45 minutesAccess to this trail is allowed until 05pmRestrooms and Bar: at Dos Hermanas Square, just at the Circuit entrance.

THE INCREDIBLE DEVIL´S THROAT

The tour to reach the lookout balcony of the majes-tic Devil’s Throat allows visitors to approach a few meters from the most important and mighty water-fall of the Iguazu Falls from Argentina side, whose image has traveled all around the world, similar to a giant funnel that swallows the planet.

The itinerary begins about 1,100 meters before the monumental fall, after getting off the Ecological Jungle Train at Devil’s Throat Station, which was designed with the purpose of generating the least possible environmental impact.

There, you can begin enjoying the environment that the Iguazu River and its small islands offer, actually a refuge of countless and picturesque deep blue jays.

The gangway leading to the balcony that faces the waterfall is just over a kilometer in length, is safe and quiet, either on wheelchair or by walking, due to the absence of obstacles and its absolutely flat character.

The end of the tour, at the balcony, gives us a ma-gical and unique moment, staring at a huge wall of water over 80 meters high, located on the border of Argentina and the sister Republic of Brazil.

The folding system of gangways was designed to preserve them from being damaged due to an im-portant increase in the flow of Iguazu River.In normal circumstances, when the river is low, the railings are raised and the gangways allow the peo-ple get to the Balcony of the Devil’s Throat.

When the river increases its flow, railings are fold to allow the flow to pass through, by reducing the re-sistance, and thereby also enabling to pass a trunk floating above.

And if the river level is very high, the flow velocity increases, and that is the moment when the gan-gways detach themselves, to avoid compromising the concrete structure. Once the flow is down again, all the structure is reset.

When this process eventually occurs, access is not enabled for people, but the Iguazu National Park never closes its doors, and those who are visiting us, can come to enjoy the splendor that acquire the rest of the falls when the river rises, due to an unusual majesty that can only be appreciated in opportuni-ties like these.

This system of gangways and security, proposed and approved by the National Parks Administration was possible because of the replacement of all the old wood gangways by these current ones, charac-terized by an ecological architectural development, and specially designed for for structural piles safe-guard, preventing the circuit being closed long pe-riods of time, as occured decades before.

DEVIL´S THROAT: DETAILS

Length: 2.200 meters long (1913 yards)Accessibility: highDifficulty: none, without stairs.Estimated time of visit: two hours.Access to this trail is allowed until 05:00pm.Restroom and bar: 20 meters away from the exit of the Circuit.

MACUCO AND ARRECHEA TRAIL

This trail has the name of a bird of the South Ame-rican partridge family, a brown bird bigger than a chicken.

The access to the Macuco Trail is allowed from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and it should be completed during daylight.

The thickness of the surrounding environment makes it hard to see the fauna, which is why all the senses must be sharpened. Visitor should walk carefully and look for animal tracks and watch the colorful variety of insects.

Luckily, caí monkeys can be spotted as this is their natural habitat. They live on trees, are restless and very curious. They move in groups of no more than 20 individuals. They eat fruits, and the forest has everything they need. It is advised that visi-tors should not approach them or feed them, and simple watch their natural behavior without inter-fering.

Along this path, there are six interpretation stations that help visitors understand some of all the area rich biodiversity.

The Macuco Trail ends at the edge of the Iguazú

canyon. Thousands of years ago, the Falls were located at this point, and gradually moved bac-kwards to their current location. Nowadays, their old location has been taken up by many streams that flow into the Iguazú River, such as the Arre-chea Stream, which has an amazing, paradisaical 20 meters high (65.62 ft) cascade before the end.

MACUCO TRAIL AND ARRECHEA TRAIL: DETAILS

Length: 7,000 meters there and back (7,655 yards)Accessibility: wild path, without transports.Difficulty: low in the first 3,200 meters (3,499 yards), high in the following 200 meters (218 yards), and medium in the final 100 meters (109 yards).Final destination: Arrechea Stream waterfall and pool.Estimated time of visit: 3 hoursRestrooms and bar: only at the beginning, at the Rainforest Ecological Train Central Station.

RAINFOREST TRAIN OF THE JUNGLE The Rainforest Ecological Train was designed and built for transporting tourists in the Cataratas Area of the Iguazú National Park.

It runs on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which does not pollute the environment and has clean combus-tion, leaving no solid waste. It travels at 18 km/h (12 mph) maximum, and has barely no noise impact.

Exclusively designed for the Iguazú National Park by the English company Alan Keef Limited (expert on leisure locomotives, supplier of other parks in Asia and Europe), it adapts to the climate special charac-teristics, the surrounding thick vegetation, and it preserves the area.

It is not fully enclosed so that its 250 passengers can have direct contact with the environment and ex-perience a journey into the forest, its sounds, scents and wetness.

It starts at Central Train Station, very close to the services and shop areas, and where the access to Macuco Trail is located. From there, groups depart every 15 or 20 minutes, depending on demand.

Cataratas Train Station is the intermediate stop,

where the access to the Upper and Lower Circuits is located and visitors can board the boat to San Mar-tín Island.

It ends at the Devil’s Throat Train Station, where the 1,100 meters long (1,203 yards) footbridge be-gins and leads across the Upper Iguazú River to the lookout from which this wonderfull waterfall can be seen.

TRAIN OF THE JUNGLE: DETAILS

Rail Length: 3,700 meters long (4,046 yards)Accessibility: highDifficulty: access without stairs at each station, ac-cess to each wagon at ground level, places available for wheelchairs at each wagon.Restrooms and bar: at each station.Estimated time of visit:First train from Central Station to Devil’s Throat Sta-tion 08:30Last train from Central Station to Devil’s Throat Sta-tion 16:00Last train from Cataratas Station to Devil’s Throat Station 16:15Last train from Cataratas Station to Central Station 17:45

GREEN TRAIL

It is a plain trail, with no difficulties, that begins a few meters away from the information area, very close to the Services area and the Rainforest Ecolo-gical Train Central Station.

It extends over 655 meters, is 100% accessible, and ends at the pedestrian access to Cataratas Train Sta-tion platform.

This is an enjoyable walk through a paranaese rain-forest wetland and visitors can get in contact with a wide range plant species, whose related informa-tion is available along the way.

Birds can also be seen, and coatis and caí monkeys can be found in the area.

The Green Tail is an alternative connection to the Rainforest Train, to and from the way to the Upper and Lower Circuits.

GREEN TRAIL: DETAILS

Length: 655 meters long (716 yards)Accessibility: highDifficulty: none, without stairsEstimated time of visit: half an hourRestrooms and Bar: at the Central Station, almost at the beginning of the trail, or at the end of Cataratas Train Station.

IGUAZU NATIONAL PARK: THE BRAZILIAN SIDE OF THE FALLS

With one of of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world, the Iguazu National Park, in Paraná, Bazil, was the second Brazilian National Park to be created in 1939.

It’s part of the largest remaining Atlantic Forest of southern Brazil. Protects a rich biodiversity, consis-ting of representative species of the Brazilian fau-na and flora, some of which are threatened with extinction, such as jaguar (Pantheraonca), puma (Puma concolor), broad-snouted caiman (Caiman-latirostris), purple parrot (vinacea Amazona), harpy eagle (Harpy harpyja) peroba pink (Aspidosperma-polyneutron) ariticum (Rolliniasalicifolia), araucaria (Araucariaaugustifolia), as well as many other spe-cies of great value and scientific interest. The park protects the entire basin of Floriano river, an affluent of the Iguaçu River.

This significant biological variability and the unique landscape of awesome waterfalls, made the Iguazu National Park the first Brazil Conservation Unit to be established as a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986.

The Iguaçu Falls extend a semicircular front of 2,700 meters long. The view is amazing. 800 meters are on the Brazilian side and 1,900 meters on the Argen-

tine side. They are composed of a variable number of falls ranging between 150 and 270 meters, accor-ding to the river water volume. The falls have names like Floriano, Deodoro, Benjamin Constant, but the most famous is the Devil’s Throat.

The Iguassu Parana rocks were originated from vol-canic processes – called volcanism cracks that occu-rred in the region between approximately 165 120 million years.

Together with the Iguazú National Park in Argentina, the park includes the most biological continuous important South-Central South America, with over 600 hectares of protected areas and other 400 000 in even primeval forests.

The Iguazu Falls from Brazil side is an example of integration between conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.

PARQUE NACIONAL DO IGUACU

Opening TimmingsThe park is open daily from 9h to 17h .

It can be visited throughout the year, with the mon-ths of lower flow of visitors is June and July due to the winter and the lower temperatures.

The waterfalls are formed by the falls of Iguaçu Ri-ver, which in Tupi-Guarani means “big water”.

Eighteen kilometers before joining the Paraná River, the Iguaçu overcomes a ground unevenness and plunges in drops of up to 80 meters high, reaching a width of 2780 meters. Its geological formation da-tes from about 150 million years, but the formation of the landform of the falls began about 200 thou-sand years.

The Iguaçu river measures 1200 meters wide above the falls. Below is a close up to 65 m channel. The total width of the Falls in Brazil is approximately 800 m and on the Argentine side of 1,900m. The height of the falls ranging from 40 to 80 mts.

The average flow of the river is around 1,500 m3 per second, ranging from 500 m3/s in dry seasons to 8,500 m3 /s in full. The largest volume of water occurs between the months of October to March.

There are 19 major jumps, five of them on the Bra-zilian side (Floriano, Deodoro and Benjamin Cons-tant, Santa Maria and Union) and the other on the Argentine side. The arrangement of heels, with most of them on the Argentinean side and facing Brazil, provides the best view for those who observe the scenery from Brazil.

BLACK PIT TRAIL

Remember the way that the Indians of the region used to circumvent the Iguaçu Falls. The Black Pit Trail or Trilha do Poço Preto in portuguewe, can be defined today as an Ecological Safari. There are 9 km that can be made walking, biking or in an electric car. The trail is carried out with bilingual guides who talk about the Iguaçu National Park flora and fauna.

It starts in a catwalk suspended 320 meters in the heart of the National Park. During the visit, can be seen beautiful native species of the park.

A small journey through the Iguaçu falls forest con-tinue. Now, in a suspension bridge that leads to a rough track of 500 meters, passes through a bunker 10 meters high, and up there a spectacular panora-mic view of the forest. Noteworthy is the Alligator Pond, which concentrates great diversity of aquatic animals.

Now it’s time to enjoy the Iguaçu River, with a na-vigation on a motor boat at the top of the river, through the Taquaras Archipelago, with the option to ride in ducks and snorkeling, for observation of aquatic vegetation.

Be careful to do not miss any detail, the return is

done by the rapids, passing the Island of the Parrots, where the rising and setting of the sun happen floc-ks of thousands of parrots.

You can choose to land at the Port Bananeiras or Porto Canoas.

Remember to wear comfortable clothes, do not for-get mineral water, sunscreen and insect repellent.

Duration – Depending on weather conditions the tour average is 4 hours

TRAIL OF BANANEIRAS

The Trail of Bananeiras consists of a trail of approxi-mately 1.5 km, which can be done on foot or in electric vehicle.

On the way, duty curious sight will small ponds where birds are found in water and lush vegetation habits. Nature lovers will still vibrate with the spe-cies of native flora and fauna of the Iguaçu National Park.

The tour also combines navigation in motor boats at the top of the Iguaçu River, reaching the Black Well pier and visiting a bunker 10 meters high, with observation of Alligator Pond, rich in aquatic fauna. A next stop is the archipelago Island of Taquaras.

Returning to Bananeiras pier there is the option of paddling inflatable kayaks (ducks), which provide a good opportunity to see several species of animals and native plants.

The tour takes place under the supervision of ex-pert guides who will explaindetails of natural life in the Iguaçu National Park.

Remember to wear comfortable clothes, do not forget mineral water, sunscreen and insect repe-llent.

Duration: 2:30 a.m. minutes

WEATHER IN IGUAZU FALLS

The Iguazú National Park features an area of the Paranaense Rainforest ecoregion, also called Alto Paraná Atlantic Forests, and has the greatest biodi-versity of the country.

The climate is tropical highland with dry season. Average temperatures range from 24 °C (75 °F) in summer to 14 °C (57 °F) in winter. Rainfalls are of 1,800 mm, mostly in summer.

WHAT TO PACK:

Please note, what to bring for your trip to Iguazu. Here, you will find some tips, about want to consi-der before your packing, for your trip to the incredi-ble Iguazu Falls.

Comfortable Shoes: There are several trails, to it´s good to bring comfortable shoes, and if possible closed-toe athletic, or some type of hiking shoes.

Sunscreen: Remember you will visit the north area of Argentina (south of Brazil), and during summer, the sun can be intense. Carry your sunscreen pro-tector with you.

Hat: It´s also a good idea, to protect your head from the sun

Insect Repellant: It´s important, as it´s subtropical jungle area, and there are some mosquitoes and in-sects in the area. Prevent biting with a repellant.

Clothing: Wear a bathing suit and/or light clothing that you won’t mind getting wet. Some people bring a raincoat or waterproof jacket. Depending of the weather and the season, a good idea would be to wear long sleeve and long pants as an additional protection against sunburn and mosquito bites.

Remember to bring a towel, and some clothes for possible changes. The place is very wet. Carry a wa-

terproof bag, so you can prevent your camera, lens, passport, and any other document, or item from getting wet! It´s very important if you´re taking any of the boat navigations available in the area. Realise that no matter what, you are going to get soaked. And It’s fantastic!.

Sunglasses: Again, it´s important during summer, to prevents effects of prolonged exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Protect your eyes with sunglases.

Memory Cards, or memory Hard Drive. You will visit an incredible place, so we can guarantee you’ll be taking hundreds of photos and you’ll want to make sure you can bring all your photos back to home.

Wide Angle Lens and Telephoto Lens. Very useful for expansive landscape photos, especially for a wa-terfall as wide as Iguazu Falls. And, if you’re a wildlife lover, you’ll want telephoto lens to take photos of wild animals (there are parrots, toucans, and many other birds, coaties, monkeys, and even snakes or jaguars).

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Upper Circuit

IGR 001 – IGUAZU FALLS ARGENTINEAN SIDEEnjoy the incredible show of Nature, Iguazu Falls in three different amazing circuits!Iguazú National Park, located on the extreme northeastern region of Argentina, about 1600 km from Buenos Aires whe-re bird songs are heard in a 1000 different ways. Sacred land for the guaraní nation. Land of enchantment and leyend.Declared world wide heritage by the UNESCO, the Iguazú Falls consists in 275 falls (most of them are on the Argenti-nean side) some of them up to 80 meters high turning this into a fantastic landscape, making it one of the magical quietness of the jungle and water `s clatter. You can do the fallowing trails: Lower Circuit, Upper Cir-cuit, Devil’s Throat, Macuco Trail, Yacaratía Trail, San Martín Island.

Full day tripThis trip lasts about 5 to 8 hours.English Speaking Guide

IGR 002 – IGUAZU FALLS BRAZILIAN SIDEEnjoy a unique panoramic view of the Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian SideOne of the most beautiful ecological reserves of the planet. The Iguazú falls star an unforgettable scenery. The Iguaçu National Park keeps the spectacular panoramic view of the 275 falls. From the viewing points, the visitor can appreciate in all its splendour and from different angles the majesty of the falling waters. A huge balcony to appreciate them in all their splendor, integrated with a rainbow and butterfly multicolor show. Half Day TripThis trip lasts two hours and a half. English Speaking GuidesCheck VISA requirements to enter to Brazil

IGR 003 – JESUIT RUINS OF SAN IGNACIO MINI & WAN-DA MINESVisit one of the most important Jesuit ruins in the area: San Ignacio MiniSan Ignacio, on the National Route Nº12, 63 Km from the capital of Misiones, Posadas, and 237 Km from the Iguazú falls, you can find the SAN IGNACIO RUINS, declared by the UNESCO world wide heritage. A true historical monument

located over 8 hectares has overcome 450 years of existen-ce. Entering the mission, the visitor can reconstruct a silent and majestic surrounding, how the Jesuits and Indian co-existeed. More than 3.950 guaraní Indians settled in these reductions, many of them seeking shelter and protection from slavery supporters. Whoever walks through the ruins, will sight cottages for the single (far away from the ones destined to families) and the town council. On the other side of the square, forming a single landscape you can find the work shops, the classroom, the mission’s dormitories, the kitchen and the dining room. And last of all, like a sym-bol of their evangelistic mission (the church) where you still can appreciate the hundred year old graves to understand the significance and historical importance. First of all you will access a walk through an interpretative circuit that will flashback you back to the XVII century with different rooms that tell the history of the conqueror’s arrival. The culture and Guaraní religion even scale models of haw this place was like. History, legends and nature magically woven to re-mind us a chapter of our beginnings. This trip last 10 hours including the visit to the Wanda mi-nes.Full day tripEnglish Speaking Guide

Add the Aventura Nautica or the Gran Aventura to your visit to the falls. It´s an amazing experience.

did you know?

The Iguazu Falls are arranged in a way that resembles a reversed letter “J”. The border

between Brazil and Argentina runs through the Devil’s Throat. On the right bank is the Brazilian territory, which has just over 20% of the jumps of these falls, and the left side

jumps are Argentine, which make up almost 80% of the falls.

IGR 004 - WANDA SEMI PRECIOUS STONE MINES AND GREEN TEA PLANTATIONS A very nice half day trip to know more about semi precious stone minesLocated 40 km from Puerto Iguazú on National Route N°12, Wanda city offers a unique attraction which are the semi precious stone mines, the only ones you can find under an open sky. Agates, quartz, crystal rocks, amethyst and to-pazes are extracted from these mines, surrounded by huge pine, tea and green tea plantations that constitute the main regional economy.

IGR 005 - ITAIPU HYDROELECTRIC DAMThe most important hydroelectric dam of the world joining Brazil and Paraguay.Also called “The engineering giant”. It’s able to produce 12.600.000 KW. It has been declared one of the seven won-ders of the modern world by the American Association of Civil Engineering. The balcony from which you can appre-ciate the drain where more that 62.000 cubic meters a se-cond flows, and the main viewpoint that makes you have an idea of this construction’s magnificence which about eight thousand meters wide and one hundred ninety six meters high. You have the opportunity to visit the eco- museum and its Biological Shelter.

This trip last an hour and a halfHalf Day TripEnglish Speaking GuideCheck visa requirements to enter to Brazil

IGR 006 – BIRDS PARKLearn more about incredible birds of the jungle This 16, 5 hectare park counts on more than 500 birds of 165 different species raised in freedom, and a huge green house full of guacamayos. The tourist that enjoys interacting with nature can access. Tree shelters of 630 square meters that

allow you direct contact whit the birds. This park is located 300 mts from the access to the Iguaçu National Park and 12 km. from downtown Foz. This park also works on the preser-vation and breeeding of endangered species.

This trip lasts 1 hour.Half Day TripEnglish Speaking GuidesCheck visa requirements to enter to Brazil

IGR 007 - GUIRA OGA (Bird House) A good visit to learn more about species of birds in Misiones ProvinceTheir mayor concern is to avoid the extinction of different species of birds of the misiones jungle promoting the pre-servation of different species in its habitat and recovery of wounded ones. The final goal is the reincorporation of the specie in its natural environment.Half Day TripEnglish Speaking Guide

did you know?

San Ignacio Miní was one of the many missions founded in 1632 by the

Jesuits in what the Spanish called the Province of Paraguay in the Americas

during the Spanish colonial period. It is located near present-day San Ignacio

IGR 008 - YRIAPU INDIAN RESERVATIONAn amazing experience through the jungle that keep you in touch with the ancestral inhabitant of this land.

Discover lasting customs in the time. Meet the natives who know how to live in harmony with the nature. Trap in the jungle, endless customs, handcrafts and guaraní culture you can find in this native community.Walk around the village, learn about medicinal plants, fi-shing and hunting techniques, ritual songs and the Guaraní culture.

Half Day TripEnglish Speaking Guides

IGR 009 - FORTIN M´BORORE INDIAN RESERVATIONA fascinating trip, a journey to the heart of the Indian cul-tureUnder Misiones skin flows Guaraní blood and the jungle guards the treasure of its culture. A fascinating trip, a jour-ney to the heart of the Indian culture. Cross the MBOCAÍ river, walk around an open path in the thick jungle, get to know their hunting techniques, their plants used for medi-cal purpose and their ritual songs. This trip lasts 2 hours.

IGR 010 -JOURNEYS THROUGHT THE WATERAir, sun and the vivid energy of the river. An unforgettable trip passing under the Tancredo Neves bridge, that join our country whit Brazil, till the confluen-ce between of Iguazú and Paraná rivers. The Argentinean, Brazilian and Paraguayan borders united in a unique and extraordinary landscape.This trip lasts an hour.

IGR 011 - JUNGLE SAFARI A 20 km ride through the Yacaratía trail, located in the Na-tional Park area. This ride in done in vehicles 4 x 4 specially prepared for you take photographs and film comfortably, making different stops and walks.

It lasts about 2 hours.Half Day TripEnglish Speaking Guides

IGR 012 - CASCADE SAFARIA 4 km excursion through the park’s reservation on the fa-mous Yacaratía trail by 4 by 4 open vehicles. During the ex-cursion you stop on main sites where specialized guides will explain them to you. At last you do 800 meters walk throu-gh a trail till you reach a fall whit a natural pool. You come back by truck.

It lasts about 2 hours.Half Day TripEnglish Speaking Guides

IGR 013 - IGUAZU FORESTEnjoy different eco adventures like Canopying, Trekking, Rappel…Circuit “Corredor Verde” (Green Corridor) with light-trucks penetrating the heart of the jungle where you’ll be able to enjoy the sights of gigantic trees, palm hearts and brea-thing ferns. You’ll captured by the eco adventures like-. Ca-nopying, trekking and rappelling, from gigantic trees.We leave/return from Puerto Iguazú in Catamaran ship and or motor boats on the rivers Iguazú y Paraná (25 km). This last 4 hours approximately

The excursion to Iguazú Forest is a special program develo-ped for the discovery of ecotourism and adventure tourism, where the activities offer the visitor first hand contact with nature.

did you know?

The falls are shared by the Iguazú National Park (Argentina) and Iguaçu National Park

(Brazil). The two parks were designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1984 and

1987, respectively

The excursion takes 4 hours, includes bilingual in english guide and the activities developed are: light trekking, ra-ppelling and canopying. The vehicles are adjusted to allow a close up look of the jungle.The Site:It is situated at 7 km from Puerto Iguazu City and 15 km from the Iguazu Falls, on the shores of the Parana river, in-ternational border between Argentina and Paraguay.

Activities developed:Canopying: The platforms are set on the top of the highest trees, and the adventurer slides from one tree to the next hanging with harnesses from a strong steel cable. This is the canopying, a new form of enjoying nature with airborne adrenalin as the main character The platforms heights vary from 15 to 25 meters along 800 meters of thrill.

Hiking the jungle: Following trails though the jungle, recognizing species of the flora (strangling trees, parasite plants, tilandsias, or-chids, palms, etc) and fauna. The circuit is 900 meters long.

Wet Rappelling: Under close supervision of the instructors, wearing climbing gear, we do the wet rappell down a 14 meters fall or dry rappel down a 20 meters tall cliff. A power-ful experience to enjoy and tell your friends!!

IGR 014 - GREAT ADVENTURE (GRAN AVENTURA)A great combination of eco-trucks, trekking and rafting boats to see Devil´s Throat from the river!An 8 km trip in eco-trucks, going though the Yacaratía trail to Macuco port, where you board special rafting boats su-rrounding the falls till you arrive to the Devil’s Throat Can-yon. A fascinating experience,receiving the baptism of the legendary falls. This trip lasts one hour approximately

IGR 015 - NAUTICAL ADVENTURE (AVENTURA NAUTICA)Enjoy a unique boat navigation to see the Devil´s Throat from the river!In semi-rigid boats you can access the Devil’s Throat Can-yon, where you will feel baptized by the mist, getting near the most important Argentinean falls and enjoying a won-derful view of the Brazilian falls. It lasts 12 minutes

IGR 16 - ECO RIDEAn incredible navigation in the delta, in rubber boats!A 3 km navigation though the Iguazú river’s delta, in rub-ber boats where you can find intimacy whit nature in an overwhelming quietness, as you observe the flora and fau-na in its pure state. It last 30 minutes approximately

IGR 17 - IGUAZU HORSEBACK RIDINGA horseback riding in the area of the Iguazu FallsA unforgettable ride, that will show you how to get in touch with nature and meet our native Indian villages and its cus-toms. Half Day VisitEnglish Speaking Guides

IGR 18 - FULL MOON WALKINGEnjoy the falls, under the moonlight…Each month, during e nights the full moon rises over the Devil’s Throat. Poems and serenade’s inspirations. The full moon lights up the waters whit its magical glow. An unfor-gettable walk,to meditate and enjoy the mystical landsca-pe.

This trip lasts an hour and a halfEnglish Speaking Guides IGR 19 - HELICOPTER RIDESAn helicopter ride to enjoy the incredible falls from the airThe possibility of enjoying the falls from a high distance and to take the best panoramic photographs of a privileged wonder of the world landscape.

This trip last 12 minutesEnglish Speaking Guides

The Aventura Nautica is a unique experience to see the Devil´s Throat from the river. The Gran Aventura include

also a trekking and a ride in 4WD

IGUAZU FALLSIguazu Falls are located where the Iguazu River tumbles over the edge of the Paraná Plateau, 23 kilometres (14 mi) upriver from the Iguazu's con�uence with the Paraná River. Numerous islands along the 2.7-kilometre-long (1.7 mi) edge divide the falls into many separate waterfalls and cataracts, varying between 60 to 82 metres (197 to 269 ft) high. The number of these smaller waterfalls �uctuates from 150 to 300, depending on the water level. Approximately half of the river's �ow falls into a long and narrow chasm called the Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo in Spanish or Garganta do Diabo in Portuguese). The Devil's Throat is U-shaped, 82 metres high, 150 m wide, and 700 m long (269×492×2,297 ft). Placenames have been given also to many other smaller falls, such as San Martín Falls, Bossetti Falls, and many others.

IGR 20 - IGUAZU CANYONEnjoy different adventure activities at the National Park on the Brazilian side. You can enjoy a variety of activities such as rafting, rappel, climbing, canopying, cascading and tireless.An opportunity to live unique sensations on giant tree tops, on trail though the jungle or in contact with the falls. This trip lasts depending on what activity you choose.English Speaking GuidesHalf Day TripCheck VISA requirements to enter to Brazil

IGR 21 - MACUCO SAFARIAn unforgettable jeep adventure in the jungleJeep adventure through out the jungle till the arrival to the MACUCO cascade whit a privileged view of birds, animals and orchids. During 30 minutes special boats allow you to row gently down the stream. Waterfalls-a thousand vivid emotions a minuteHalf day tripEnglish Speaking GuidesCheck VISA requirements to enter to Brazil

IGR 22 - LA ARIPUCAAripuca is the name that the guaraní Indians gave to a trap made with sticks that they used to catch small birds. the vi-sitor may be enraptured with a huge image of this trap. Ma-king this place unique and amazing option for eco-tourism lovers because with 17 meters high, the Aripuca is built with 28 logs the weigh between 20 to 40 tones each represen-ting all native trees. Destined to promote nature and preserve the jungle.

This trip lasts 1 hourEnglish Speaking Guides IGR 23 - THREE FRONTIER LANDMARKAn historical frontier landmark surrounded by an awesome landscapeSurrounded by an attractive and fascinating landscape you can find the city of Iguazú, secure and quiet, embraced by the Paraná rivers that join their waters in presence of the three frontier’s landmark. A white and light blue obelisk that marks Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay’s territorial limits. Panoramic view of the Iguazú and Paraná river’s meeting

pointA unique place in the world, where 3 countries are separa-ted by 2 rivers.Half Day TripEnglish Speaking Guide

IGR 24 - CITY TOUR PUERTO IGUAZU, ARGENTINAA short overview of the city located close to the fallsName that comes from the guaraní language meaning “big water”. A colorful city located on the banks of the Pa-raná and Iguazú rivers. The quietness of the place and the kindness of the people surely will make the visitors feel like home. It has a population of 40.000 people.

IGR 25 – CITY TOUR FOZ DO IGUAZU, BRAZILA visit to Foz do Iguaçu, on the Brazilian side. Land of all lands with a wide variety of cultures, races and religions. That can be admired in beautiful typical construc-tions such as the San Juan Bautista Cathedral, the Arabian Mosque an.d the Buda temple ( the largest in south America with 108 statues lined towards the sunset) It has a popula-tion of 350.000 people.

IGR 26 – CITY TOUR CIUDAD DEL ESTE, PARAGUAYA visit to this border city in ParaguayOne of the youngest cities in Paraguay with a rapid growing thanks to the trade, involving the friendship bridge that communicates Brazil with Paraguay. It’s the greatest shop-ping center of the 3 frontiers, where you can find merchan-dise of all parts of the world. It has a population of 80.000 people.

did you know?

Iguazu National Park in Argentina offers up to 8 km of trails to enjoy the falls in three

different circuits: Upper Circuit, Lower Circuit and Trail to the Devil´s Throat

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SUGGESTED HOTELS IN PUERTO IGUAZU

PANORAMIC HOTEL

A great first classhotel, with excellentservices and awesomeviews of the river

ESTURION HOTEL

Very nice superiorhotel in Puerto Iguazu, with great pool, tenniscourts, and gardens

JARDIN DEL IGUAZU

Good budget touristhotel, centrally located in PuertoIguazu

SAINT GEORGE

Good superior and traditional hotelcentrally located in Puerto Iguazu

LOI SUITES IGUAZU

Excellent first classjungle hotel, locatedin the middle of Yriapujungle. Great services.

ENTRANCE

This is the entrance to theNational Park, and the VisitorCentre. There are some cafes there, and bathrooms

SAN MARTIN ISLAND

A great place to enjoy somesoft adventure activities

AVENTURA NAUTICA

A real baptism, in boats to reach the falls

RESTAURANTS & SERVICES

You will find here, restaurantsnaks, and bathrooms

SHERATON IGUAZU

An excellent option, the onlyhotel located in the NaionalPark. Only few steps from themain trails to enjoy the falls. Excellent services, greatspa services, and good gastronomy.

THE NATIONAL PARK: HOTELS AND SERVICES

DEVIL´S THROAT

An amazing show of nature in these incrediblefalls.

BRAZILIAN VIEW

1200 mts trail on the brazilian side to enjoy a panoramic view of the falls

SHERATON IGUAZU RESORT & SPA (SUPERIOR)

It´s the only hotel located inside the park, so you can visit the falls just few steps from your lobby!

Sheraton Iguazú Spa & Resort is the only hotel located in-side the Iguazú National Park with spectacular views of the Iguazú Falls.Its impressive Seda Pool & Spa, with outdoor tents and spa-cious Zen areas, invites to relax and nurture in a fully ener-getic atmosphereROOMS:Superior Room Jungle ViewRecently refurnished and updated, the Superior room has a King bed or 2 single beds room with Jungle View. It is equi-pped with individually controlled air conditioning, High Speed Internet Access, the exclusive Sheraton Sweet Slee-per® Bed, private balcony and much more.It´s a non smoking room.

Superior Room Falls ViewRecently refurnished and updated, the Superior room has a King bed or 2 single beds room with Falls View. It is equi-pped with individually controlled air conditioning, High Speed Internet Access, the exclusive Sheraton Sweet Slee-per® Bed, private balcony and much more.It´s a non smoking room.

Premier SuiteNewly refurbished, the Premier Suite has 1 king bed and falls views with a private balcony with table and chairs to enjoy Iguazu Falls.

SPAOur spectacular new SEDA Pool & Spa features a variety of treatment options in five indoor boxes, four outdoor tents, one internal box for couples, and a Vichy shower. Additio-nally, we offer a spacious Zen relaxing room, salon, sauna, steam room, and a large hot water whirlpool for therapeutic treatments.

Additional recreational facilities include a modern, fu-lly-equipped gym, children’s pool, and adult pool with a

pool bar. A tennis court, complete with lights, is also avai-lable.Our business center meets the needs of business travelers, providing comfort and privacy in modern surroundings. Fa-cilities include a meeting room, two works stations for no-tebooks, and four stations equipped with PCs, photocopier, broadband, and wireless High Speed Internet Access.Stay connected to what’s important to you with our lobby “connection destination,” the Link@Sheraton experienced with Microsoft. Easily connect by logging onto our new workstations, fully equipped with TV capabilities and the latest tools to keep you productive on the road. Or connect through your laptop with complimentary wireless Internet access anywhere in the lobby or through data port connec-tions. Also available:

• Printing with PrintMe.com• Light food and beverages

Check in: 12:00 PM Check out: 10:00 AM

BUSINESS SERVICES

24-Hour Business CenterLink@Sheraton experienced with MicrosoftGet RewardedCurrency ExchangeFAMILY ACTIVITIES & SERVICESChildcare ServiceGUEST SERVICESTour Desk InformationTravel Agency24-Hour Front DeskMedical Services AvailableWheelchair AccessSmoke DetectorsLuggage StorageSafe Deposit Boxes100% Non-Smoking Rooms and FacilitiesLaundry Service

RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENTOutdoor PoolTennisSheraton Fitness

SEDA Pool & SpaIndoor Heated Treatment Pool (spa usage only)Whirlpool

SHOPPINGShopping Available

TRANSPORTATIONParking Facilities (Complimentary)Airport Transportation (Limited)Car Rental ServiceINTERNET ACCESS

Free internet is available to all SPG Members when booking on Starwood websites, mobile sites and SPG apps. Benefits vary by membership level. Learn moreWired High Speed Internet Access in Guest Rooms by Re-quest 15 USD per dayWireless High Speed Internet Access in Business Center 15 USD per dayWireless High Speed Internet Access in Lobby 15 USD per daySome of the services and facilities above may not be availa-ble on a 24-hour basis or without advance request. Fees on certain facilities/services may apply

LOI SUITES IGUAZU (FIRST)

A magnificent 5-star hotel immersed in Iryapu subtropical forest. Amazing!A magnificent 5-star hotel immersed in Iryapú subtropical forest, just 15 minutes from the Iguazu Falls, 20 minutes from the airport and 5 minutes from Puerto Iguazu. Built keeping the maximum respect towards nature, while pre-serving native vegetation, Loi Suites Iguazú is surrounded by magnificent trees and impressive wildlife.

Comfortable facilities Internet Restaurants, swimming pool with an open bar Lobby featuring a bar Business center Outdoor heated pool Gym Children’s playroom Parking (uncovered) 24-hour Medical assistance Laundry (for a surcharge) SPA facilities

HOTEL PANORAMIC (FIRST)

The Panoramic Grand is located on a hill overlooking the Three Frontier landmark, just 15 minutes away from the Iguazu Falls and two blocks away from the town of Puerto Iguazu.This venue was built in the fifties by reknown arquitect Ale-jandro Bustillo, declared historical heritage by the local au-thorities. The Hotel was remodeled and features 91 rooms decorated in a contemporary minimalist style, keeping the original facade.The Panoramic provides a wide variety of services: Doña Flor Restaurant, Cafe Veranda, Meeting rooms, Fitness cen-tre, Spa, swimming pool with stunning views, Roman bath (hot tub), Casino with slot machines, electronic roulettes and tables.A unique view from the hilltop of the confluence of rivers Parana and Iguazu - natural boundaries of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay make the Panoramic Grand an ideal place to relax and enjoy.

GASTRONOMYDoña Flor RestaurantDoña Flor is the main restaurant, located on the ground floor. Seating for 70 guests. With a view of a beautiful ar-tificial casacde, we welcome and encourage our guests to enjoy a barbecue or “Parrilla dinner”.

Breakfast roomLocated on the ground floor,you may enjoy our marvelous views of the Parana and Iguazu rivers through our ample windows ; we offer a buffet with a wide variety of choices, including celiac diets, from 6:30 to 10:30 am.

Veranda Cafe and GaleriaWe offer a delicious coffee, tea and snacks, overlooking the majestic view. Enjoy our afternoon tea with delicious home made treats.

Lobby BarWe offer a wide variety of classic and signature cocktails and coffee bar.

La TerracitaLocated next to the swimming pool area, where on cer-tain dates you may enjoy a traditional Argentinean asado

and delight with our majestic view of the rivers Parana and Iguazu.

Rooms:Our Standard rooms offers:King or Twin Size BedsTV LCDMinibarr WiFi25m2Beautiful artificial cascade view

Safe box

Alarm click

HOTEL ESTURION (SUPERIOR)

A very nice 4-star hotel, located close to three frontier land-mark

Rooms at Hotel Esturion have a discrete decoration in soft tones and some have views overlooking the Iguazú river.

Equiped with Minibar, Air conditioning Heat and Cold, Sa-fety box.The Hotel has 124 rooms with a capacity of 280 guests

Buffet Breakfast is a daily service from 07:00 am to 10:00 amContinental Breakfast can be taken between 10:00 am to 12:00 am

Services»Swimming Pool»Wifi»5 different room types»Spa»Quincho & Chill Out»Lounge and Parlors»Walks and Gardens»Parking with Surveillance»Tennis court»Breakfast area»Business Center»Laundry»24/7 Front Desk

Swimming PoolLocated in a privileged area with spectacular views of the Iguazu riverSnack Bar service.Schedules:from 10:00 am to 21:00 pmRelax ApepuRelax and enjoy our facilities in our Spa located on the ground floor of the hotel.» Sauna & Relax room» Hot Stones» Anti-Stress treatment» Choco Therapy

HOTEL SAINT GEORGE (TOURIST SUPERIOR)

A very good 4-star standard hotel, located in the centre of Puerto IguazuLocated in the heart of Puerto Iguazú ¬- 17 km away from the most beautiful nature setting: the Iguazu Falls, 19 km away from the Iguazú Falls International Airport (Argenti-na), and minutes away from the Tancredo Neves Internatio-nal Bridge - Hotel Saint George offers a warm and unforge-ttable stay.

RoomsRooms at Hotel Saint George are comfortable, spacious, bri-ght and well-equipped so that you can enjoy an excellent stay. All of them are non-smoking rooms.

Services

Hotel Saint George, with its wide variety of services and fa-cilities, is the perfect choice for those looking for good ser-vice in a comfortable and warm hotel located in the heart of Puerto Iguazú.

• Adults and children swimming poolsThere are two swimming pools surrounded by local vege-tation, one for adults and one for children, for our guests to relax and rest. Open: every day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Equilibrium Body & HealthThis space was designed for our guests to relax and enjoy the different treatments and massage options according to their needs. Contact us!

Open: every day, booking required. • Dry SaunaAfter a long day relax in this sauna. Open: every day, booking required.

• Play RoomLocated in the garden, it is the ideal place to do something different and have fun! Open: every day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Wireless Internet AccessHotel Saint George provides free high speed wireless inter-net to all its guests.

• Gift ShopAt our gift shop in the lobby you will be able to find regional and local items.

Doña María Restaurant

It offers a relaxed, warm and lively atmosphere, with a terra-ce and balcony overlooking Cordoba Avenue. Every night you can enjoy buffet dinner with a wide range of options including a Cold and Regional Food Buffet, a Pastas Buffet and a Grill for you to choose. It also offers a varied a la carte menu which includes both international and regional cui-sine.

HOTEL JARDIN DEL IGUAZU (TOURIST)

A very nice option if you´re looking for a tourist category hotelFeaturing a garden with a swimming pool, and a jacuzzy, Hotel Jardin del Iguazu offers rooms with LCD TV, and breakfast, in central area of Puerto Iguazu, main gate to visit the incredible Iguazu Falls, magic of nature. Jardin del Iguazu Hotel have large windows overlooking the inner terrace. All of them have air conditioning.A buffet breakfast is served daily. Drinks from the bar can be enjoyed in the garden. Restaurants in the city centre are only 150 m away.Guests can unwind on the sun loungers by the pool, make use of the hydromassage tub or request a relaxing massage session.The 24-hour front desk can secure shuttles to Cataratas del Iguazu Airport, which is 19 km away. Hotel Jardin del Iguazu is located only 200 mts from the Bus Station, and only and 1.1 km from Foz do Iguaçu, on the Brazilian side.

top destinations

IGUAZU FALLSSALTA

EL CALAFATE

BARILOCHE

MENDOZA

PUERTO MADRYN

USHUAIA

BUENOS AIRES

PATAGONIA

PAMPAS

LITORAL

NORTHWEST

WINE COUNTRY

VISITING ARGENTINA

BRAZIL

ARGENTINA

CHILE

URUGUAY

PARAGUAY

BOLIVIA

PERU

when to goBuenos Aires, Iguazu and Mendoza, all the year. Patagonia, better from September to AprilNorthwest, from May to September

tipping

national �agTaxis: Round Up

Restaurants: 10%

Tour Guides: 10-15%

Porterage: 2 pesos per bag

did you know?Argentina is the eighth-largest country in the world, and the second a�er Brazil in South America. It´s one of the most varied landscapes in the world, with big cities (Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Rosario), Patagonian Steppe with glaciers, mountains, forests and lakes in the south; subtropical rainforests in the northeast; colourful dry areas in the northwest, and the flat plains of the Pampas in the centre

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top destinations

IGUAZU FALLSSALTA

EL CALAFATE

BARILOCHE

MENDOZA

PUERTO MADRYN

USHUAIA

BUENOS AIRES

PATAGONIA

PAMPAS

LITORAL

NORTHWEST

WINE COUNTRY

VISITING ARGENTINA

documentsCheck if VISA if is required to enter to Argentina. US, Australian and Canadian citizens have to pay a reciprocity fee before arrival (payment in internet)

tipical mealsTipical “Asado” or barbecueis may be the most tipical meal in Argentina. But in some areas youwill find “Empanadas”, “Tamales”, “Locro”. In Patagonia, an exquisite“Cordero Patagonico”, (roasted lamb).The “Dulce de Leche” is the favourite sweet, and of course theMalbec Wine, and the local “Mate”are the preferred drinks.

local currencyLocal currency is the Peso. You can exchange it in airports, and local “Casas de Cambio”. US Dollars and credit cards like American Express, Visa and Master Card are widely accepted.

spanish

languageSpanish is the o�icial language, but english is widely speaked in hotels and some restaurants

Local dance and music is the Tango. A famous rhythm, that can be enjoyed in Buenos Aires. There are many shows in the city. The argentinean icon of the Tango is Carlos Gardel

tango

the “must-see”

Argentina o�ers many places to be visited, but would like to suggest three: Buenos Aires the capital city, rich in culture, music, gastronomy, museums, etc. Do not forget to drink a malbec and taste the argentinean “Bife de Chorizo”; and two natural places, unique in the world: Iguazu Falls, one of the new-7 wonders of Nature by Unesco, and the incredible Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia. In the next page, weshow some of our most suggested tours in Argentina

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Suggested toursThe following, is a small list of our most suggested tours to visit Argentinaonly, or combined with other interesting points in South America.

EL CALAFATE

BARILOCHEPUERTO MADRYN

USHUAIA

BUENOS AIRES

PATAGONIA

PAMPAS

LITORAL

NORTHWEST

WINE COUNTRY

IGUAZU FALLS

EL CALAFATE

BUENOS AIRES

PATAGONIA

PAMPAS

LITORAL

NORTHWEST

WINE COUNTRY

BASED IN PATAGONIAThis is a tour based in the most importantatractives of the Argentinean Patagonia. Usuallyarranged in a 12-15 day tour, the program combines a visit to Buenos Aires, the capital citywith Puerto Madryn, where you can enjoy some of the most incredible sealife, with whales and penguins, then Ushuaia and the magic of the End of the World, gate to cruises to Cape Horn or Antarctica; then continueto El Calafate, a small city from where you can start oneof the most incredible visits in the area: Perito MorenoGlacier and Los Glaciares National Park; and �nallythe incredible landscapes of lakes and mountains youwill �nd in Bariloche.

Best season: from September/October to March/April. Pleasecheck sealife seasons. During our winter, some interesting snow activities can be enjoyed in Cerro Catedral (Bariloche)and Cerro Castor (Ushuaia), but main season is our spring/summer season.

BASED IN THE HIGHLIGHTSFor people looking for a short visit to Argentina, with a range of7-10 days, this option is great. Combines a visit to Buenos Aires, where you can enjoy Tango, gastronomy, shopping, culture, music,futbol, museums, and more... Then, you will visit two of the most important highlights in Argentina and South America: El Calafate, and the incredible Perito Moreno Glacier, in Los Glaciares NationalPark, a unique show of nature, declared by Unesco, a natural worldheritage; and Iguazu Falls, declared recently one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, and also Unesco World Heritage.

You will enjoy the incredible magic of nature, and our great capitalcity. A perfect combination if you have less days.

Best Season: Spring / Summer. May be from September to April, butof course, Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls are great to be visited allthe year, so if you do not mind low temperatures (you will �nd in El Calafate), it´s a tour to be enjoyed all the year.

VISITING ARGENTINAIGUAZU FALLS

SALTA

MENDOZA

BUENOS AIRES

PATAGONIA

PAMPAS

LITORAL

NORTHWEST

WINE COUNTRY

IGUAZU FALLSSALTA

EL CALAFATE

BARILOCHE

MENDOZA

PUERTO MADRYN

USHUAIA

BUENOS AIRES

PATAGONIA

PAMPAS

LITORAL

NORTHWEST

WINE COUNTRY

BASED IN THE NORTH AREAThis is a tour based in the most importantatractives of the Argentinean North, and of course Buenos Aires as starting point. Usuallyarranged in a 10-12 day tour, the program combines a visit to Buenos Aires, the capital citywith the visit to the wine country and Mendoza area. This is a unique chance to taste the exquisite and uniqueArgentinean Malbec, visiting any of the wineries and vineyards in the area. Later, in Salta you will enjoy a combination of culture and incredible colorful lanscapes: Humahuaca Canyon (Unesco World Heritage) with thefamous 7-color hill in Purmamarca, the incredible Train to the Clouds, the Valles Calchaquies, and great local gastronomyand folkloric music of the north. Finally, the magic of nature: Iguazu Falls, one of the new7-wonders of Nature and Unesco World Heritage. TheParque Nacional Iguazu, o�ers up to 8 km of trails to enjoythis incredible place in South America.

Best Season: All the year! Sometimes, people visit Patagoniaduring our spring and summer season, and made a secondvisit during our fall / winter (may to August) to the attractionsin the north.

A COMPLETE VISIT TO ARGENTINAIf you have three weeks, we can suggest to make thisincredible full trip to visit the best of Argentina. It´s acomplete program, visiting Buenos Aires, the capital city; a great visit to Patagonia: Whales and Sealife inPenisula Valdes, magic of the end of the world in Ushuaia, incredible glaciers and lakes in El Calafate and Los GlaciaresNational Park; beatiful lakes, forests and mountains in Bariloche; then taste the routes of the wine and the High Andes in Mendoza. Remember to visit the Aconcagua Park!Salta, with local culture, gastronomy and colorful lanscapes, and �nally Iguazu, the incredible magic of nature in theargentinean northwest. A complete tour with a wide varietyof options and activities to do.

Best Season: From September to April. It´s the best seasonfor Patagonia, so we suggest to take this visit during ourspring/summer.

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PARAGUAY

TRELEW

Puerto Madryn

Torres del Paine

Santiago

Montevideo

Malvinas Islands

HIGHLIGHTS AND ACTIVITIES IN EACHDESTINATION

IGUAZU FALLS

BARILOCHE

MENDOZA

SALTA

CORDOBA

Puerto Varas

BUENOS AIRES

USHUAIA

EL CALAFATE

San Pedrode Atacama

MALVINAS

Buenos AiresWhat to do:* City Tour* Tango Shows* Visit to Farm in the Pampas

Puerto MadrynWhat to do:* Peninsula Valdes* Whales * Penguins in Punta Tombo* Gaiman: Welsh Colony

El CalafateWhat to do:* Perito Moreno Glacier* Boat Navigation in Los Glaciares National Park* Minitrekking over glacier* Cross to Torres del Paine Nat Park

POSADAS

BRASIL

URUGUAY

CHILE ARGENTINA

BOLIVIA

PERU

PERITO MORENO GLACIER, PARQUE NACIONAL LOS GLACIARES

PosadasWhat to do:* Visit to San Ignacio MiniRuins, one of the most importantjesuit ruins in the area

Iguazu FallsWhat to do:* Iguazu National Park (Arg. Side)* Iguazu National Park (Bra. Side)* Activities in the jungle

UshuaiaWhat to do:* Tierra del Fuego Nat. Park* Beagle Channel Navigation* Cerro Castor Ski Resort* Train of the End of the World* Cruises to Antarctica & Cape Horn

BarilocheWhat to do:* Nahuel Huapi Nat. Park* Los Arrayanes Nat. Park* Tronador Mount & Alerces Falls* San Martin de los Andes & 7 lake circuit

CordobaWhat to do:* City Tour* Visit to Jesuit Estancias* Villa Carlos Paz

MendozaWhat to do:* City Tour* Wine Tours* Visit to Vineyards and Wineries* Visit to the High Andes* Aconcagua Mount

SaltaWhat to do:* City Tour* Humahuaca Canyon* Cafayate Wine Area* Cachi & Calchaquies Valleys

Malvinas IslandsWhat to do:* Puerto Argentino* Battlefields* Argentine Cemetery* Wildlife watching

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Weather in ArgentinaPlease �nd useful information about the weather in each destination

BUENOS AIRES

PAMPAS

SALTA

NORTHWEST

WEATHER IN BUENOS AIRES AREA

Summer (middle december to middle march)hot weather during the day, very hot at noon and in the early afternoon; balmy nights.

Autumn (middle march to middle june)In early autumn the weather is hot at noon and in the early afternoon; mornings and pleasant evenings. The nights are cool to cold , and at the end of the season the days are cool and nights are cold.

Winter (middle june to middle september)moderate cold weather during the day , very cold nights .

Spring (middle september to middle december)nice time during the day , cold nights.

IGUAZU FALLS

LITORAL

WEATHER IN SALTA & NORTHWEST

Summer (middle dec to middle march)hot at noon and in the early afternoon time ; mornings and pleasant evenings ; nice cool nights

Autumn (middle march to middle june)nice weather during the day ; fresh cold nights

Winter (middle june to middle september)nice at noon and in the early afternoon time ; cool during the day , cold nights.

Spring (middle september to middle december)nice weather during the day; fresh cold nights

WEATHER IN IGUAZU FALLS AREA

Summer (middle dec to middle march)Very hot weather for 24 hours a day, due to temperatures and / or very high humidities

Autumn (middle march to middle june)Nice weather during the day; fresh cold nights

Winter (middle june to middle september) Nice at noon and in the early afternoon time; cool during the day , cold nights.

Spring (middle september to middle december)Very hot at noon and in the early afternoon time; mornings and pleasant evenings; nice cool nights

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BARILOCHE

PATAGONIA

WEATHER IN BARILOCHE AREA

Summer (middle dec to middle march)Nice at noon and in the early afternoon time ; cool during the day , cold nights.

Autumn (middle march to middle june)Moderate cold weather during the day , very cold nights .

Winter (middle june to middle september) Very cold weather, with very intense cold at night (minimum average temperature below 0 ° C ) .

Spring (middle september to middle december)Moderate cold weather during the day , very cold nights .

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VISITING ARGENTINA

EL CALAFATE

PATAGONIA

USHUAIA

PATAGONIA

WEATHER IN EL CALAFATE & GLACIERS AREA

Summer (middle december to middle march)cool days , cold nights.

Autumn (middle march to middle june)Moderate cold weather during the day , very cold nights .

Winter (middle June to middle September)Very cold weather, with intense cold at night (minimum average temperature below 0 ° C ) .

Spring (middle September to middle December)Moderate cold weather during the day , very cold nights .

MENDOZA

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WEATHER IN USHUAIA & TIERRA DEL FUEGO

Summer (middle dec to middle march)Moderate cold weather during the day , very cold nights .

Autumn (middle march to middle june)very cold weather, with intense cold at night (minimum average temperature below 0 ° C ) .

Winter (middle june to middle september) Intense cold weather intense cold at night (minimum temperature below 0 ° C ).

Spring (middle september to middle december) Moderate cold weather during the day , very cold nights .

WEATHER IN MENDOZA & WINE COUNTRY

Summer (middle december to middle march)Very hot at noon and in the early afternoon time ; mornings and pleasant evenings ; nice cool nights

Autumn (middle march to middle june)Nice weather during the day ; fresh cold nights

Winter (middle june to middle september)Cool days , cold nights.

Spring (middle september to middle december)Nice weather during the day; fresh cold nights

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WEATHER IN PUERTO MADRYN & PENINSULA VALDES

Summer (middle dec to middle march)Hot at noon and in the early afternoon time ; mornings and pleasant evenings ; nice to cool nights.

Autumn (middle march to middle june)Cold days, cold nights

Winter (middle june to middle september) Moderate cold weather during the day; very cold nights

Spring (middle september to middle december)Nice weather during the day; cool to cold nights

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PARAGUAY

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Puerto Madryn

Torres del Paine

Santiago

Montevideo

Malvinas Islands

MAIN DESTINATIONS IN ARGENTINA APROXIMATED FLIGHT´S TIMES

IGUAZU FALLS

BARILOCHE

MENDOZA

SALTA

CORDOBA

Puerto Varas

POSADAS

BUENOS AIRES

USHUAIA

EL CALAFATE

1:50 hour flight

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2:00 hour flight

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