We had toiled many an hour over whether to make the extreme detour to visit Iguazu Falls, one of the Seven Natural wonders of the world and the world's largest waterfall. Why on earth we spent so much time on this very simple decision is now beyond me. Money schmoney, this was worth the 24 hour round trip plane ticket, the shitty accommodation options, and the expensive entrance fees. In fact, i'd go as far to say i'd do it all again tomorrow. It was THAT magical. Staying just two nights, we managed to find a hostel via airbnb that had good reviews and seemed like the best of a bad bunch. The room was dingy, the shower was horrific, but the hosts were so friendly and gave us the best insider tips on how to navigate the falls, so here goes! Despite the hostel host’s tips, we still got caught out with a few unexpecteds which frustratingly delayed our planned early departure. You can only pay for park entrance in cash (AR$250pp), so that meant making a dash to the cash machine, (most of which were empty!). The bus ride to the park is also extortionate (AR$160pp), and don't believe the lady on the desk when she says you need to book all activities before you get to the park (AR$240pp), it’s just not true! The falls speak for themselves. We decided to do the short twelve minute boat trip which takes you right up to, and then under the falls! Needless to say you get drenched from head to toe, but it was well worth the extra money. We also, by complete chance, chose the correct order to do the three waterfall routes in, starting with the tamest and ending with the most incredible. The upper route takes you along the top of the falls so just teases you with some sidelong shots. The lower route is longer but with far more impressive views of the whole falls (and is where the boat trips leave from). And finally the Devil's Throat, which requires a rather slow and compulsory tourist train to the start, and then a fifteen minute walk, but is utterly breathtaking. We didn't have time to also go to the Brazil side, however unless you're waterfall obsessed, we felt a whole day from 9-6 was sufficient to appreciate the power of the place. Additionally, Iguazu town is one of the most visited in Argentina but is so utterly budget and depressing.
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