Falls Brazil
The impressive falls in Brazil
On the border with Argentina lies one of the most beautiful natural spectacles in the world. The Iguaçu Falls. From the Brazilian side you can walk straight into the heart of the falls. The sound is deafening and the experience is unforgettable.
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Visit the Brazilian side of the falls
The falls on the Brazilian side have a total width of about 800 meters. The height of the falls varies between about 40 to 80 meters. You can visit the falls of the Brazilian side by walking a route that takes you to several viewpoints. Do you have the time? Then we definitely recommend you to visit the Argentinian side as well.
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A particularly rich wildlife
The Foz do Iguaçu National Park has, in addition to a special flora, a particularly rich wildlife. There is a change that you will spot a (large) number of this species. For example, 450 species of birds alone have been spotted in the national park, including the toucan.
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Helicopter flight over the Falls in Brazil
Choose for a helicopter flight over the falls in Brazil. An amazing experience! If desired we can give you more information.
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Join the Macuco safari
A small train will take you through the rainforest to the starting point of the boats. The boat will take you past and under the falls. A great experience and you certainly will get wet clothes (which, by the way, dries remarkably fast due to the sun and warm temperature)!
Iguaçu Falls in Brazil
With more than 275 cascades, the Iguaçu Falls in Brazil are undoubtedly the most impressive natural monument in the southern hemisphere. With an average height of 80 meters, the Iguaçu Falls are higher and five times larger than Niagara Falls in North America.
The word Iguaçu means "big water" in the indigenous language Tupi-Guarani. The falls are formed by the Iguaçu River. The water of this river plunges here, looking for a new riverbed, down to 80 meters deep. Walkways and bridges bring you very close to the thundering water. In the evening, the red light of the setting sun gives it a magical glow. It's not surprising that these falls are called a natural wonder of the world, or one of the most beautiful spectacles on Earth. This region has been on the UNESCO list of World Heritage since 1984.
The total width of the falls on the Argentian side is about 1900 meters. On the Brazilian side, the total width is about 800 meters. The height of the falls varies between about 40 to 80 meters. The average flow of the river is about 1500 cubic meters per second. The largest amount of water flows here in the months October to March. Of the 19 most important falls, 14 are located on the Argentinian side. Only 5 important falls, namely; the Floriano, Deodoro, Benjamin Constant, Santa Maria and the Union, are located on the Brazilian side. With a significantly smaller number of important falls on this side, it certainly doesn't mean that this side is any less interesting, because it is from this side that you have a wonderful, perhaps even the best, view of the largest number of falls!
Would you like to visit Brazil?
Would you like to make a trip through Brazil yourself, including a visit to the Iguaçu Falls, and are you curious about the possibilities? Then take a look at the itineraries that we have put together for inspiration. You can book these trips directly, but we are also happy create a personal program based on your wishes and ideas.
Do you have a question? Feel free to contact us. Call +31 73 610 62 04 or send an e-mail to info@sapapanatravel.nl. We are happy to help you.