The waterfalls of the Iguazu River are located on the border of the Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. There are two bridges connecting the countries such as the Amistad bridge (between Brazil and Paraguay) and the Tancredo Neves bridge (between Brazil and Argentina). The waterfalls are true wonder of nature; part of Iguazu Waterfall National Park in Argentina.
The name Iguazu mean 'Great Water' in local Indian language. This Iguazu Waterfall is taller and wider than Niagara Waterfall. It consists of 275 waterfalls along 2.7 kilometers of the Iguazu River. The Iguazu Waterfalls has been divided into separate waterfalls. One of the well known waterfall is the Devil's throat; others notable falls known as San Martini, Bossetti and Bernabe Mendez.
There is a legend states that the waterfalls was created by god of the Iguazu River, who lived in the Devil's Throat. It began when the God fell in love with Naipi (a human), but Naipi has a lover named Taroba. Hence, the God was angry and sliced the river; creating the waterfalls to separate the two lovers.
This Iguazu Waterfalls is also the most visited place. There are two basic circuits: the upper path and the lower the path. The upper path allows the tourist to have a beautiful view of the gigantic waterfall from the bridge; whereas the lower path leads to the base of the falls and the tourist can feel the spray from the falls. Other than Iguazu Waterfall, the Iguazu Waterfall National Park also a wonderful place to explore and have fun. In the National Park, there are variety species of plants and animals. The river rafting and rock climbing are provided. This Iguazu Waterfall National Park offers safety and comfort environment for all the visitors to enjoy the beauty nature of the Iguazu falls.
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