Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls
The most panoramic views to Iguassu Falls are from Brazil!
Sightseeing walking tour - The length of the walk at the Brazilian side is about one mile (1.6 km) with a couple of steps up however most of them not physically demanding. The average time one hour and a half.
Most panoramic view to the falls at the Brazilian Side.
The walk starts off right in front of the Belmond Hotel. Once You are standing and looking at the falls all You have got to do is to follow the path to your left and just keep on going because the walk has no turns all the way down to a catwalk, which is at the end of it.
The Catwalk - Down to the end of the Brazilian side there is a catwalk which is the closest You will get to the Falls. Yeah there is some spray from the Falls, nothing to wet but be always prepare in case You have in ear devices or cameras and cell phones.
Catwalk and Devil's Throat at the back
Also you will find at the end of the catwalk, down to the last view point, You will get a up front view the the Devil's Throat. When You go to the Argentine National Park You will stand right on top of it which is one of the highlights of Iguassu Falls.
The elevator and Observation Tower - After You finish the sightseeing at the catwalk all You have got to do is to go to the Elevator tower, located on your left. No need to pay for this service, just line up and wait for your turn. It works automatically so get in and it will go up on it's own.
Elevator at the end of the walk
If the line is to big You can walk up by the stairs, it's quite a bit about 180 feet up but You miss the waiting. Do not worry about the souvenir shop at the elevator, it's always very busy, at the end to the tour there will be another one, with the exact same products.
Best view points - Brazil will give You the most panoramic views, so enjoy every spot at the Brazilian side because You may not see some of those Falls from Argentina, such as the Three Mosketers.
Tree Musketeers
The geo formation of the Falls created a sort of U turn canyon where the 274 falls are, the main difference from Brazil to Argentina perspectives is that in Brazil all the way from the begging to the end of the walk You will be standing right in front of the Falls, the whole time.
The Devil's Throat - One of the highlights of Iguassu Falls it's an loop fall area called The Devil's Throat. It would be the Horse Shue of Niagara Falls. Besides the outstanding view from Argentina (On top of it) You can get a nice upfront perspective from Brazil.
Devil's Throat
Swift birds can be seen around going back ‘n’ forth towards the falls. They have their nests behind the wall of water created by the falls, the perfect spot to keep their eggs and chics safe from predators like toucans and many others.
Please Do not feed the Wild life - Most of people do not realize the damage on feeding wild life, in one hand They wanna take a picture so They offer food to get animals around at the other the wild life gets spoiled with Junkie Food and stop going after their natural diet, sugar and salt free.
Do not feed nor eat in front of them.
Recent studies showed up that one of the most iconic members of Iguassu Falls's wild life is already having Diabetic Problems, can You believe it? So help us asking kindly other tourists who may be feeding them, not to, will you?
Wild life
Unfortunately even asking kindly some people feed the Quatis anyway. So our Tour Guides make sure to explain it in details, how to procedure in their presence, if they are edgy or easy going. It all depends on the presence of our food around them, besides not feeding them, try not to eat anything in front of them, it triggers on them their most wild instincts and they can start fighting among themselves over our food.
Besides the cute&terrible quatis, deers, monkeys and toucans may be spotted as well, it's a matter o luck, however black vultures are always flying in circles around the falls. A lot of fish goes over the falls and drop dead so a real buffet displays at their feet.
Tours that can be done before or after the sightseeing walking at the Brazilian side
AGUARAY ECO SPORTS
IGUASSU TOUR ADVENTURE
BIRD PARK
MACUCO BOAT RIDE
HELICOPTER FLIGHT
Keep in mind
Slow travel - Experience tourism - Live the now - Wonder and save more in your memory than in memory cards - Cap or hat - sun block - No need to pay to use elevator - toilets and bar - end of the tour - Do not feed quatis neither eat in front of them - They are cute but could be terrible once Junkie food is around - They can bit - You may get wet - Look for Cormorants at the rocks - Rainbows - Close your eyes for a few minutes and just enjoy the sound of Iguassu.
We do not advice to wear flip flops at the Falls at all, neighter from Brazil or Argentina once they could be very slippery over the spray from the Falls. As far as out fits, the most comfortable as You can feel and always remember a cap or hat and sun block.
Facilities
There are toilets five minutes after the beginning of the walk and at the end, so do not hesitate if You think You need just go for it at the beginning of the walk, otherwise You will only get it at the end. Right after the last look, at the Observation Tower, from which You get a higher panoramic view to Iguassu Falls, toilets and a bar will be at you disposal a few meters away.
Services in the National Park
The Brazilian National Park has it's own transportation service, it departures from the Visitors Center every 20 minutes. It is a doble deck bus with capacity up to 80 people. The information You get about tours and options inside of the National Park is a recording which is played during the 11 kilometers driving, down to the beginning of the walk.
Lunch at the Iguassu National Park
A restaurant is available at the end of the tour. It offers an international buffet of hot dishes, salads and desserts.
Having the Brazilian side privetaly organized and customized just for You, your family or Group, is something You may consider over many reasons:
Maximize the timing
Do not have to wait in lines
A vehicle to store your belongings
Tour guides experts in the area
Tips, suggestions and insights
Further knowledge about the falls
Insights about the nature of Iguassu
Organize better other tours
Be ahead of the big tour groups
Enjoy cooler temperatures of the day
Be the early bird
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