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Things to do in Puerto Iguazu Argentina | |
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• Bird Refuge |
• Horseback Adventure in the Subtropical Rainforest |
• Aripuca (The Trap) |
• Imagenes de la Selva Museum |
• Humming Bird Garden (Jardin de los Picaflores) |
• Indio Solitario (Orchids) |
• Catamaran on the Parana River |
• Three borders landmark |
• Casino Iguazu |
• Dra. Marta Schwarz Museum |
• Boat trip to see the three borders |
• Selvaviva Theme Park |
• Biocentro Iguazu |
• Ice Bar Iguazu |
• Wanda Mines Misiones Argentina |
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Bird RefugeIn Guarani "guira" means bird and "roga" means house, guira-oga = house of birds. Staffed by specialists in the recovery of birds of prey, this center works in the rescue and recover endangered and wounded birds (especially birds of prey).
The facilities located in the middle of the jungle, were built on natural forest clearings as not a single tree was cut down. This refuge offers a model of how to live in true peace with the environment. It is an unforgettable hiking experience that offers direct contact with local flora and fauna. Location: Argentina Approximate time: 1 hour Travel distance: On the way to the falls |
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Horseback Adventure in the Subtropical RainforestTake a step back in time as you ride a horse along a beautiful subtropical rainforest trail and experience special moments surrounded by the natural beauty of the environment. The trail passes through a village of a local indian tribe, the Guarani, where a glimpse of their live stile can be experienced. Location: On the way to the falls, Argentina Approximate time: 2 hours plus travel time Travel distance: 9 km from Iguassu Falls city center, Brazil |
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Aripuca (The Trap)An aripuca (aripuca = trap) is a handmade trap of sticks. It is used by the indians to catch birds. With the right bait, birds are attracted to the device and caught in it. The Aripuca recalls the shape of indian aripucas but was built to reflect the richness of the Misiones Forest. At the Aripuca visitors find wood specimens from both countries (Argentina and Brazil) displayed in a unique way. Visitors are guided by specialists. Location: On the way to the falls, Argentina Approximate time: 30 minutes |
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Imagenes de la Selva MuseumIn the museum one finds Rodolfo Allous sculptures in wood based on jungle images. He is a dentist and was born in Paraguay. His parents were related to Jules Verne (the writer). Sculpting the natural wood into strange forms, he gets the essential human forms from branches and trunks. In the museum there are also sculptures by Jorge Cafrune and Horacio Quiroga. Open Monday to Saturday from 8h to 12h and 15h to 18h (entrance fee USD $3). Location: Ruta 12 (on the way to Iguassu Falls) Travel distance: Puerto Iguazu - Argentina |
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Humming Bird Garden (Jardin de los Picaflores)The bird lovers will find in this place 15 species of local humminbirds arriving from the subtropical rain forest. This garden is in the backyard of the Argentine woman house. She dedicating part of her life beautifying the garden. The humming birds and butterflies love to show up and enjoy the beautifull scenery. Entrance fee is USD $3.00. Location: 150 Fray Luis Beltran Street, Puerto Iguazu - Argentina Approximate time: 1 hour Travel distance: 3 blocks from the bus station (terminal de omnibus) Open: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
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Indio Solitario (Orchids)At this site one can find orchids from the subtropical rain forest cultivated by a native man. Location: Jangaderos Street Travel distance: Puerto Iguazu, Argentina |
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Catamaran on the Parana River2 hours on a catamaran. On the way, there is a stop at Puerto Bertoni. One can see the native dance of fertility and also the Three-Frontier Landmark. Tours depart when the moon is full and on weekends. Daily departures during tourist season, one must check and see about it in advance. Location: Avenida Rio Iguazu Travel distance: Puerto Iguazu, Argentina Open: Daily 5:15 p.m. |
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Three borders landmarkNearby Puerto Iguassu downtown, the same waters that flow through the largest series of waterfalls on the Planet create another sight when flowing into the Parana River. The Iguassu and the Parana Rivers mark the borders between Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. See the Three Borders in Argentina from the sky: click here. Location: Puerto Iguazu, Argentina |
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Casino IguazuFor people that like gambling there are two casinos in the area. At the big one next to the Iguazu Grand Hotel one find 27 gaming table, Roulette, Black Jack, Baccarat, Poker and Dice, 130 modern slots machines with progressive prizes, video games, electronic roulette, video rollers, mechanic rollers and a Royal Ascot horse races. Location: Puerto Iguazu, Argentina |
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Dra. Marta Schwarz MuseumThe "El Angel de la Selva" museum, in English "the angel of the jungle" used to be the house and office of the Dra. Marta Schwarz. She made her history helping poor people in a time that money was just a detail. It is a historical and a cultural place. Location: 116 Victoria Aguirre street - Puerto Iguazu Travel distance: in front of the Dra. Marta Schwarz public hospital Open: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. |
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Boat trip to see the three bordersOne sees the meeting of waters is the confluence between the Parana River, and the Iguassu River dividing the three countries, Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. There are boats available at the site. The tour also gets people under the Fraternity Bridge between Brazil and Argentina. Approximate time: 1 hour Departure time: at the Puerto Iguazu Harbor |
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Selvaviva Theme ParkIt is a theme park wher you discover and interpret part of the local enviroment and also the secrets of the forest. Phone: 54 3757 498202 |
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Biocentro IguazuDisplays species from Atlantic forest, orchids, bromelia, butterfly garden, reptiles of the area and a restaurant with local dishes.
Address: Ruta 12 on the road to the falls km 3
Open: daily
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Phone: 54 3757 427442 and mobile 15 571613
GPS: -25.6180333, -54.5561912
Puerto Iguazu, Argentina |
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Ice Bar IguazuLocated in Puerto Iguaz town, the IceBar has walls, glasses, tables and chairs are made of ice. The temperature is -10c and you can stay in there for 30 minutes. They give you special clothes in the entrance,
Ruta 12, km 5 - Puerto Iguazu, Argentina |
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Wanda Mines Misiones ArgentinaOn the way to the Jesuit Missions ruins in Argentina there is a village named Wanda Mines, where you can closely see the extraction and lapidarian of stones. In Wandas Mines, among the well-know stores you can find a nice variety of rough and shaped semiprecious stones. People use to stop by this place when there is time.
GPS -25.957059, -54.601508 Location: on the way to the jesuit missions ruins, Argentina Approximate time: 1 hour plus travel time Travel distance: 45 km (28 miles) from Puerto Iguazu, Argentina |
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