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Thunder & Tango
6 days
Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA Downtown Providing Fascinating Travel Experiences
Located inside a protected area, the Iguazú National Park with a total of 55,500 hectares— stands the Iguazu River, which means "great waters" in the indigenous Guaraní language. Surrounded by a lush subtropical rain forest, you will find the majestic Iguazú Waterfalls. The more than 275 cataracts and volume of water places it among the most important and spectacular waterfalls in the world.
Day 1: Iguazu Falls
Arrival and reception at Puerto Iguazu airport. Meet your guide who will assist you and drive you to your hotel for check-in and overnight.
Day 2: Iguazu Falls
In the morning, we depart towards the Iguazú National Park to visit the Iguazú Falls, declared a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO and one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. During the tour, we go through the three circuits of the Park: Garganta del Diablo (to reach the balcony and viewpoint of the most imposing falls of the Park), The Upper Trail (that pro- vides a view of the falls from above) and The Lower Trail (that offers a closer contact with the vegetation and the
falls). During the tour, f ree time to have lunch (not included) and to take the optional Great Adventure excursion. Return to the hotel for overnight. [B]
Signature Option: Great Adventure
This excursion is a thrilling adventure both inside Iguazu National Park of as well as on the waters of the Inferior Iguazu River. First, on board semi rigid Zodiacs boats, get close to the foot of the San Martín, Bosetti, Three Musketeers waterfalls and the Devil’s Throat canyon. Then, sail down the river rapids to Puerto Macuco, less than 2 miles from the falls. In the second part, we enter the jungle by the Yacaratiá trail, for an interpreta- tion of the flora and fauna of the area, in trucks specially designed for this environment. This excursion is designed to experience and feel the Iguazu Falls. Visitors may take the boat excursion first and then take the walk through the jungle or vice-versa. Departures are scheduled every hour.
Day 3: Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires
In the morning, we visit the Brazilian side of the Falls. Once inside the National Park, we walk along the only path that leads us to Garganta del Diablo viewpoint. As we walk, we
appreciate a view of almost all the waterfalls. At due time, transfer to the airport. Arrival, reception at Ezeiza International Airport and transfer to the hotel. [B]
Day 4: Buenos Aires
This morning, we take a panoramic tour of the city. We start in Plaza de Mayo, witness to the most important events of the country since 1810. There,
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