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Iguassu
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What to do?
After LADATCO's "must do's", here are some other options:
More exist, these are just a few samples.
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Rafting -
Iguassu Falls (Brasilian side) Inaugurated in February 2002, this tour is the highlight of the visit to those who like strong emotions. The 1.700 cubic meters of water that forms the Iguassu Falls downstream from the Falls, concentrate at a single point of the narrow Iguassu riverbed where it runs fast, forming high waves. After taking the adrenaline-producing tour on a Macuco Safari motor boat, the Iguassu River rafting descent starts across from San Martin Island. Here visitors are transferred from the motor boat to the paddle-propelled rubber raft. From here the downriver trip starts along the rapids formed by the narrowing of the river and the waterfalls. A support boat follows the raft throughout the tour, guaranteeing extra security to all participants. Before departure, a specialized guide teaches the basics of rafting, explaining the boat, showing equipment, basic maneuvers and security measures. This guide follows the whole of the trajectory, leading the boat and giving maneuvers instructions to participants. Total duration of rafting: 30 minutes Distance: 4,5 kilometers Rapids class: II or III (depending on river level) Equipment: boats of 8 and 12 passengers Children above 14 years are allowed to participate |
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Full-day Iguassu
Falls by bicycle - Brazilian side Departure from hotel in vehicles to visit the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls. Bicycles will be delivered at the entrance to the Iguassu National Park. From the park’s gate to the falls there are 10 kilometers of easy level ride. Arrival and walk of 1 km along the catwalks having the impressive panoramic view of all cascades. Board back the bicycles continuing for another 10 kilometers as far as a small rural property where organic vegetables are grown (Recanto da Paz). Lunch caipira (rural) style. Free time to relax or take a horse ride (optional). Return to hotel by car. |
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Poço Preto
– Iguassu (Brasilian side) In the Subtropical Humid Forest, a 9-kilometer trail that can be explored on foot or by bicycle or by an electrical jeep. Once reaching the end of the trail, visit the Observation Tower overlooking the Jacaré (cayman) Lagoon. Right after that, boarding a comfortable outboard motored boat for a tour on the Upper Iguassu River (tranquil waters) to the Taquara (Reed) Islands. Descend on double inflatable kayaks, for half an hour, passing through the Taquara Islands. Possibility to stopover for a swim. Right after that getting on board the motor boat again to continue the navigation, down the Iguassu River, past the Papagaio (Parrots) Island as far as the Porto Bananeiras. Disembarking and jeep ride through the Bananeira Trail. Flora: during this tour one observes the exuberant flora of this type of forest highlighting a very impressive area dominated by a great concentrations of palms (Euterpe edulis); also observed is the jacaratiá tree (Jacaratia spinosa) the wood of which is used to make sweets, the killer fig (Ficus luschnathiana) so named due to its being a semi-epiphyte and many others, besides the ever present orchids, bromeliads and cacti. Fauna: besides the micro-life with its spectacular forms, survival and adaptation strategies, there is the possibility, with a little bit of luck, to observe animals like the capuchin monkey (Cebus apella), the yellow-bellied cayman (Caiman latirostris) and birds like the neotropic cormorant (Phalacrocorax olivaceus), the snail kite (Rosthramus sociabilis), the toco toucan (Ramphastos toco) the plush-crested jay (Cyanocorax chrysops) and others. Total duration of tour: approximately 4 hours Included: drinks and snack Capacity: each boat has the capacity to sit 20 people Difficulty level: easy Recommendations: take an extra change of clothes |
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Floating in
Iguazu (Argentine side) This tour takes place in the upper part of Iguassu Falls, Argentine side, in the vicinity of the access to Devil's Throat. Boarding and navigation on paddle boats for approximately 3 km. The waters are calm and push the rubber raft gently that moving under the command of experienced pilots. Observation of flora and fauna. Capacity of boat: 12 persons Duration: 30 minutes We recommend that this tour be taken early in the morning or late in the afternoon thus making it easier to see animals. |
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Birdwatching,
flora and trekking - half day (Argentine side) 6h – Departure from hotel and transfer to the Iguazu National Park Argentine side. 6h30 – Arrival and boarding of the jeep that will take visitors to the area known to be good for birdwatching, inside the Iguazu National Park. This is the ideal moment to observe wildlife, the magical fauna’s wake up moment. After one hour of birdwatching, departure to a trail through the Iguazu National Park jungle. Observation of the animals who may show up plus technical information on the profusion of plants, trees, lianas, creepers, epiphytes, shrubs and other plants. Walk along a stretch known as the Pioneers’ Trail - open in the beginning of the 20th century as an access to reach the Falls; several stops to see reminders of constructions of that time. 10h30 – Arrival to the Iguazu National park Visitors Center and return to hotel or there is the option of visiting the Argentine side of Iguassu Falls. Included: transfers, tourist guide specialized in birdwatching and local fauna and flora, binoculars, guidebooks on birds and mammals of the area plus drinks. We recommend that this tour be taken along with a visit to the Iguassu Falls’ Argentine side. |
