Iguazu (13-15/Nov/06)

Mar del Plata, Argentina

The Iguazu waterfalls can be seen from either the Brazilian side or the Argentinean side. Best is to see both. We went straight across the border to Argentina as hotels there are much cheaper. We then went to the falls on the Argentinean side. Absolutely amazing. We spent about 9 hours there, walking the various paths and gawking at the magnificent spectacle. There is also plenty of wildlife hanging around there, probably they like the waterfalls as well.

The next day we crossed the border again for our last few hours in Brazil. To see the falls from the Brazilian side only takes half a day, but due to bad bus connections we didn't have time to also go and see the world's largest dam.

Iguazu is definitely one of the highlights of the trip.

So which side is best? We both recon that depends on how much time you have there. If you have just half a day, see the Brazilian side. If you have a day, focus on the Argentinean side. Best is to see both, but you need 2 days for that as there is no point in rushing.