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good bit of whining, we moved into a spacious room
with a beautiful view of the river.
Early the next morning, to take advantage of cool
temperatures, we took a fixed price cab to the en-
trance of Iguazu National Park, a 25 minute trip from
our hotel. Our hotel was in an excellent location to
enjoy the town, but if you are visiting for just a couple
of days, I’d suggest booking a hotel in the park. It may
be a little more expensive, but after the cab rides back
and forth to our hotel, it’s a wash.
Now the good news -- great news actually. The falls
are friggin awesome -1.7 miles of shock and awe!
After buying our tickets, we entered the vast park
area - actually two UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
the Iguazú National Park in Argentina and the Iguaçu
National Park in Brazil. At the time we were visiting,
a Visa was required to enter Brazil and view the falls
from that country. (Recently that visa requirement was
lifted; check the U.S. State Department web site for
up-to-date details.) We opted to stay in Argentina.
Large signs showed maps of where you were and
needed to go. On the Argentine side, three significant
trails take you to different levels of the falls, with each
offering unique experiences and views. We took the
middle and the top paths, both reached via a free
open-air train. It was a fun, but slow ride. Visitors on
foot often easily passed us.

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