The name Iguaçu derives from the native language Tupi Guarani, “i ” meaning water and “úasú” mening big. The waterfall in Foz de Iguaçu was elected one of the seven Natural Wonders of the world and is considered the most beautiful waterfall in the world. The falls are lcoated in the South of Brasil in the state of Paraná and in the Natural Park of Iguaçu. The water comes from the Paraná and Iguassu Rivers both being natural borders to Paraguay and Argentina respectively. The falls has 275 drops and a total width of 2,7 km, the highest drop mesuring 82 m. The average flow rate is 1.756 m3/s.
After a very heavy rainfall during the night we woke up to a drizzling rain. This was really a positive change and as the day went on the rain ceased. But it did not mean that we were not going to get wet! We had been warned that we will be 110% wet before the day was over. The morning started with a walk at the Brasilian side of the Cataratas de Iguaçu and we were acompanied by the friendly quaties, one of the mammal species present in the natural park, and tourist from around the world. Later driving in special vehicles through the Atlantic Rain Forest down to the river where we borded the speed-boats and a the adrenaline raised. Still no rain, but high humidity, foam and close up waterfall views resulted in a a memorable trip and almost 110% wet. Tomorrow the visit will continue on the Argentinian side of the falls and we hope to be blessed with some sun.
