| One of Mother Nature's great works can be found | | | | bars, cafes, and all amenities plus an extremely large |
| on the Iguazu River creating the natural frontier | | | | swimming pool and solarium with a spectacular |
| between Argentina and Brazil. Discovering the site of | | | | view---especially at sunset---and bar service. The |
| 275 waterfalls---dropping over eight-two metres---it | | | | rooms with stylish décor are spacious and |
| soon becomes apparent to any observer that the | | | | comfortable with all the necessary accoutrements. |
| Iguazu Falls must be one of the great wonders of | | | | The business center, TV Lounge, spa, and casino |
| the world. Set in a spectacular National Park of | | | | (currency in pesos) complete the perfect amenities |
| sub-tropical rain forest, these cascading falls are | | | | for any vacation. |
| complemented by natural flora, fauna, wildlife, and a | | | | For those looking for a different experience the |
| colorful array of butterflies. | | | | Iguazu Grand Resort Spa and Casino is located on |
| The falls are strung out along the rim of a | | | | the edge of town close to the Brazil border crossing. |
| crescent-shaped cliff about 2.5 miles long dropping | | | | Here you can enjoy distinguished architectural style, |
| into the gorge below. But perhaps the most | | | | exclusive décor, which includes authentic |
| impressive distinction for this majestic tourist | | | | paintings by renowned artists. Plus three bars, two |
| attraction is the fact that it remains undeveloped and | | | | fine-dining restaurants, live stage shows in Cafe |
| unspoiled by commercialism. There are no revolving | | | | Magic, and one of the most sophisticated casinos |
| restaurants atop concrete towers, or souvenir | | | | (currency US Dollars) in Latin America for a |
| shopping malls, or wax museums, and nowhere to | | | | guaranteed unforgettable visit. This is a twenty-one |
| satisfy a Big-Mac attack. These wondrous sights can | | | | acre property with seventeen acres dedicated to |
| be witnessed close-up, in their natural environment, | | | | lush gardens, waterfalls, three outdoor swimming |
| either from a Zodiac dinghy---with a refreshingly cool | | | | pools, tennis courts, a spa (with indoor swimming |
| drenching---on the Iguazu River, or the miles of hiking | | | | pool), gymnasium, and family-friendly supervised |
| trails and wooden catwalks. | | | | Playland. The talented Executive Chef even has his |
| On the Argentine side of the Falls the town of | | | | own spice and vegetable garden to ensure his |
| Puerto Iguazu is about ten miles from the site with | | | | exquisite culinary creations are fresh and complete |
| regular bus service or taxis to the National Park | | | | with local flavors. The rooms are extremely large and |
| entrance. In Brazil the city of Foz do Iguaçu is | | | | proffer every imaginable luxury including jetted tubs |
| the town closest to the Falls and offers many | | | | and large shower stalls for two. This is truly a resort |
| amenities including a wide variety of accommodations, | | | | worthy of any vacation for adults or the entire |
| restaurants, cafes, bars, and shopping boutiques plus | | | | family. Almost all of the staff here are fluent in |
| local crafts markets. | | | | English which proves to be very helpful to most |
| However, in Puerto Iguazu there are two extremely | | | | tourists. |
| popular hotels which are conveniently located for | | | | Many tours and excursions are available in the region |
| viewing the Falls. While I toured the region I found | | | | with Aguas Grandes tour company. They can arrange |
| myself mesmerized by the magic and romance of | | | | adventure tours, canopy tours, Parques Nacionales |
| the Falls clearly understanding its new found | | | | excursions, or customize your own outdoor |
| popularity as a vacation destination for anniversaries, | | | | adventure. Or you can also contact Brazil |
| romantic escapes, family vacations, and much more. | | | | Ecojourneys who have a great deal of experience at |
| One fact is for certain---this region is deserving of | | | | Iguazu Falls for group and individual tours to the |
| much more than just a quick day trip to see the falls. | | | | region. |
| The Panoramic Hotel is located on a hill overlooking | | | | The year-round tropical climate provides hot days |
| the confluence of the Iguazu and Parana Rivers | | | | with the occasional cooling thunderstorm--- usually at |
| where the incomparable vista includes the three | | | | night---making this an ideal destination at any time of |
| frontiers of Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina. It is the | | | | year. |
| only five-star boutique hotel in the area and is just a | | | | Perhaps Eleanor Roosevelt said it best upon her first |
| short five minute walk into the town of Puerto | | | | visit to the Iguazu Falls when she exclaimed " Oh, |
| Iguazu. Built in the 1940s it has been an icon in the | | | | Poor Niagara!" |
| town's history and after closing in the 1980s it | | | | If you are planning a South American vacation be |
| re-opened in 2007 after extensive renovations which | | | | sure to do some research on this popular option for |
| have preserved the original character. The property is | | | | a memorable Latin experience. |
| set amidst tropical gardens and includes restaurants, | | | | |