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most spectacular sights, the
Garganta del Diablo
(Devil's Throat). The lookout platform
is perched right over this amazingly powerful and concentrated torrent of water, a deaf-
ening cascade plunging to an invisible destination; the vapors soaking the viewer blur the
base of the falls and rise in a smoke-like plume that can often be seen several kilometers
away. It's a place of majesty and awe, and should be left until the end of your visit. The
last train to the Garganta leaves at 4pm, and we recommend taking it, as it'll be a some-
what less crowded experience. If you walk, you'll see quite a lot of wildlife around this
time of day, too.
Activities
Relatively few visitors venture beyond the immediate area of the falls to appreciate the
park's forest scenery and wildlife, but it's well worth doing. On the falls trails you'll see
large lizards, coatis and several species of bird, but you'll see much more on one of the
few trails through the dense forest.
Sendero Macuco
WALKING
This jungle trail leads through dense forest to a nearly hidden waterfall,
Salto Arrechea
.
The first 3km of the trail to the top of the waterfall is almost completely level, but there
is a steep, muddy drop down to the base of the falls and beyond to the Río Iguaçu, about
650m in all. Figure about 1¼ hours each way from the trailhead.
You can swim at the waterfall. Early morning is best, with better opportunities to see
wildlife. Last entry is at 3pm. There's a map-guide available at the information desks.
Tours
Explorador Expediciones
JUNGLE TOUR
( 491469;
www.rainforestevt.com.ar
)
Using knowledgeable guides, this is the best option
for appreciating Parque Nacional Iguazú's flora and fauna. It offers combined driving-
walking excursions: the Safari a la Cascada takes you to the Arrechea waterfall
(AR$220, 90 minutes); better is the Safari en la Selva (AR$280, two hours), a trip in an
untouristed part of the park that includes explanations of Guaraní culture.
