Day 2 in Iguazu and I’m finally going to see the falls!
Rated in ANY guidebook as one of the top 10 waterfalls in the world and formerly
in the running for the newly elected “modern 7 Wonders of the World,” Iguazu
does not disappoint. In my opinion, Argentina has done an amazing job providing
activities and excursions in the park without taking away from the natural
beauty. With several kilometers of walkable paths (or you can elect to take a
train,) you can cover most or all if you plan a day.
Arriving at the park, we had to pay about USD$25.00 for a
park pass. I admit I did complain a bit when I saw the cost for residents (8
pesos) as opposed to the cost for foreigners (90 pesos) and then I stepped back
and appreciated the gesture. It goes without saying that if you can afford to
travel to a foreign country, you can probably afford at $25.00 entrance fee to
one of the most outstanding natural wonders in the world. For those who live in Argentina and it’s their good fortune to have it
in their backyard, they should absolutely receive a discount! It would be
ridiculous for those living so close to be unable to afford to go to a site on
their own land. My little tantrum finished, we got into the park and were ready
to explore.
Even for the directionally challenged (mom, you’re still
great) the park is easy to navigate. There are 2 main trails and one takes you
to the upper falls while the lower is a circular walk and takes you down to the
bottom. Of course we came to do both so after jaws dropped and I’m guessing
over 2,000 photos snapped between us, we headed to the bottom half of the park
where we were geared to take a boatride under the waterfalls!
The boatride costs a bit extra but if you go, I highly
recommend it. You even get the bonus of the free shower that leaves you looking
like this.
As for the falls themselves, I’m certainly not talented
enough to do them justice. Hopefully a few pictures and seeing them yourself will make it easy to see why I definitely think this is a Must-Do in
Argentina!
