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| Getting around the Iguassu National Park Brazil | |
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| • GPS Location |
| • About the Park |
| • Where is Iguassu National Park? |
| • Iguassu National Park Bus Service |
| • About the trails at the falls |
| • OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN IGUASSU NATIONAL PARK |
| • Macuco safari and boat ride |
| • White Water Rafting on the Iguassu River in Iguassu Falls |
| • FACILITIES INSIDE THE PARK |
| • The Tower in Brazil |
| • Restaurant at the Iguassu Falls in the park |
| • Number of visitors in the Park |
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About the Park Created in 1939 originally to protect the world-famous Iguassu Falls, the approximately 185,265 hectares or (457,799 acres) 715mi² of the Park now represent about 80% of what remains of the once extensive pristine subtropical rainforest that covered the southeastern part of the country. Despite its proximity to burgeoning cities such as Iguassu Falls and Cascavel, the Park still harbors a large array of its original fauna, including large predators such as jaguars (panthera onca) and pumas (puma concolor), and ungulates, such as wild pigs and tapirs (tapirus terrestris). Iguassu National Park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986.
Iguassu National Park entrance fee is approximately USD $18.00 per person. Location: Brazil Approximate time: Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays) Travel distance: 16 km from Iguassu Falls city center, Brazil. Open: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., entering the park |
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Where is Iguassu National Park? Iguassu National Park in Brazil is located between the parallels 25º 05´ / 25º 41´ South and longitudes 53º 40´ / 54º 38´. Part of the park is bordering Argentina. Due to the location of the Park in relation to the Tropic of Capricorn and the difference in altitudes in the Park, it has different types of vegetation. In the southwestern part of the Park (170 meters above sea level) there are many species typical of tropical rain forests and Atlantic rainforests. In the northeastern part of the park are found the pre-historic araucaria angustifolia (umbrella pine tree) that grows in areas 500 meters above sea level, always surrounded by Ilex paraguayensis (mate tea). The northeastern part of the Iguassu Falls National Park is high between 700 and 800 meters above sea level. Location of the ParkSee also: Subtropical rain forest |
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Iguassu National Park Bus Service Good facilities and a modern tourist service system have made a visit to the Iguassu National Park even more interesting than in the past. The transportation system based on comfortable double-decker buses takes tourists to the main attractions on the Brazilian side. |
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN IGUASSU NATIONAL PARK
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Macuco safari and boat ride The Safari starts with a drive of 3 km along a forest trail in a four-wheel drive vehicle. Several stops are made for bilingual guides to provide information about flora and fauna of the park. At the 3 km point, an optional 600 meter (656 yards) walking trail leads to a small waterfall called Salto do Macuco, there are some stairs on the way. From there, the trail continues to the banks of the Iguassu River, where an upstream zodiac boat tour to Devil´s Throat begins. The exhilarating rafting expedition is made in a large, sturdy, double engine rubber launch and affords the visitor a unique and breathtakingly beautiful view of the Falls. People get wet on this tour. There is a chance for one skip the walking tour in the forest. Over request, they offer also a dry boat experience around the falls. Open: open daily See also: Macuco Boat Trip and Safari |
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People that like adrenaline rushes must try the tours below. All the equipment is included.
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White Water Rafting on the Iguassu River in Iguassu Falls If one does, the macuco boat trip, as they are at the falls, there is a possibility also to do Iguassu river rafting. They combine the boat ride plus the rafting tour. One must ask about it before buying the tickets. See also: White Water Rafting on the Iguassu River |
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FACILITIES INSIDE THE PARK
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The Tower in Brazil They started to build the tower in 1957 and is 60 meters high. It was, refurbished in 2001. There are two lifts (elevators), helping people to reach the top. Besides the tower, there are stairs in case people prefer walking to the top. |
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Restaurant at the Iguassu Falls in the park Porto Canoas is the name of the restaurant insight of the Iguassu Falls, buffet style. In the same place, there are another two restaurants, one with fast food and another one with natural juices and sandwiches. For drink lovers, there is a bar with a local beer. If one decides to eat out-side must be careful with the little animals that show up for the food. They are friendly.
GPS: -25.6927421, -54.4342381
Location of the restaurant. |
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Number of visitors in the Park
The number of visitors on the Brazilian side in the last 39 years:
1980 713.414
1981 708.984
1982 722.538
1983 420.778
1984 687.742
1985 875.861
1986 1.061.052
1987 1.084.205
1988 875.441
1989 863.171
1990 822.785
1991 647.318
1992 750.939
1993 868.748
1994 968.944
1995 822.241
1996 830.255
1997 734.617
1998 726.667
1999 839.883
2000 767.193
2001 735.775
2002 645.832
2003 764.709
2004 980.937
2005 1.084.239
2006 954.039
2007 1.055.433
2008 1.154.046
2009 1.070.072 (went down due to the global economic crash in the previous year)
2010 1.265.000
2011 1.394.187
2012 1.535.382
2013 1.518.876
2014 1.550.607
2015 1.642.093
2016 1.560.792 (people from 170 countries)
2017 1.788.922 (people from 166 countries)
2018 1.895.501
2019 2.020.358 (people from 177 countries)
Records of daily visitors in a year to the Iguassu National Park:
2004 10.901
2009 12.388 (October 12)
2009 12.513 (November 1st)
2011 16.672 (April)
2017 15.216 (February 26) 2018 16,026
2018 16.026
2019 16.230 (April 22)
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