Iguazu Falls, Iguazú Falls, Iguassu Falls, or Iguaçu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the border of Argentina and Brazil. The falls divide the river into the upper and lower Iguazu. The river flows through Brazil, however, most of the falls are on the Argentine side. Below its confluence with the San Antonio River, the Iguazu River forms the boundary between Argentina and Brazil.

The falls may be reached from two main towns, with one on either side of the falls: Puerto Iguazu in Argentina and Foz do iguacu in Brazil, as well as from Cuidad del Este in Paraguay, on the other side of the Paraná river from Foz do Iguaçu. The falls are shared by the Brazil and Argentine parks and both were named designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1984 and 1987, just four years after The Yellowstone National Park, the first ever national park.

After a bit of research into the both parks I still couldn't decide which of the parks to choose, both were reviewed to be outstanding but offering different views, being as indecisive as I am it took me embarrassing long to finalize we were going to see the Falls from the Brazil side, the panoramic view, apparently.

We had to fly to get to Iguassu as by bus it takes a good 24 hours to get there with an added stop over, this time we did not have. Keeping flights within boarders keeps the price down considerably in South America so from here we decided to fly to the Foz do Iguacu airport in Brazil which is just 10 minutes from the Falls Park and 20 minutes to the boarder to cross to Argentina.

A frequent bus runs from the airport straight to the park and was there ready waiting as we collected our bags from our flight. A lot closer than we both realised within half an hour of landing we were in the park. Stashing our bags in lockers we caught the parks train to the falls which offer many different stops but we were in it for the real deal, we couldn't wait to see the sites. Exiting the tourist full bus we walked down the switch back path linked with cafes, viewpoints and wildlife.

For the next hour, we walked the length of the trail in stunned silence. We knew they were going to be impressive but couldn't have imagined anything like this. At the very end of the trail you could walk out onto a platform that took you to the edge of one of the falls and near the base of the devils throat, one of the biggest of the falls. We both got completely soaked and became slightly hysterical with laughter. The force of the falls was blowing us all over the place. It was completely surreal.

We spent a good few hours around the Falls taking hundreds of photos but predictably not one really gives it the compliments it deserves. We left the park in order to walk across the border before dark, only a short taxi and we were there and in Argentina with no bother until we needed a taxi to our hostel, another currency change!! For the entire trip I have used a Travel Cash Card to avoid fees and charges and had no bother, Argentina appears to be a different story. Heading to the first bank I was refused money of any amount, a bit of a pain and I start to panic. So after trying every withdrawal attempt and with Paul still sat in the Taxi trying to make polite language barrier conversation I am forced to use my credit card, massive charges right there, nooooo! All ends fine of course, our hostel is great for our one night stay before our flight to Buenos Aires in the morning. All systems go!