Archive for the ‘Iguazu Falls’ Category
Monday, February 14th, 2011
To most people, including myself, South America seems so far away. The thought of having to spend hours, if not days, just to get there can really put one off. But after watching a tantalising National Geographic documentary on TV about Iguassu Falls, Brazil and the mysterious lost Inca city ...
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Sunday, June 6th, 2010
Also called Iguassu Falls and Iguacu Falls
Consists of 275 falls over 1.67 miles (2.7 km)
Highest part of the falls reaches 269 feet (82 m) into the air
Greatest average annual flow of water in the world
Iguazu Falls, also referred to as Iguassu Falls and Iguaca Falls, is located on the border ...
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Sunday, May 30th, 2010
A world heritage site and one of the new 7 Wonders of Nature, Iguazu Falls is one of the most breathtaking sights to behold.With over 250 waterfalls surrounded by the tropical jungle of Argentina and Brazil, travelers can't get much closer to nature.
When traveling to Argentina travelers tend to be ...
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Friday, May 21st, 2010
John Huxley observes a nation's wildlife, from chic Buenos Aires to the vast waterways of the north.
It was, to misquote the novelist, Joseph Conrad, turning out to be a journey to the Heart of Brown-ness. For three days we have been going for the ''jungular'', birdwatching, tramping through Argentinian rainforest ...
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
Argentina adventure travel guide for worldwide holidays featuring tips, advice and useful information on adventure activities on tours provided direct from local tour operators.
The activities and adventure travel company, PureTravel, is very pleased to reveal the newest website in its portfolio. The Argentina trips and tours section has just ...
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Friday, March 19th, 2010
Chris Moss offers a guide to Argentina, ahead of this year's celebrations to mark the bicentenary of Latin America's fight for independence.
Argentina was ready for a scrap in the early 1800s but it took a couple of British captains to stir it into action. In 1806 and 1807 the ...
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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
A creative exploration of culture--music, food, arts + Jewish community with Rabbi Adina/Shaar Communities.
Join new friends to explore Buenos Aires' barrios; meet a selection of some her talented artists, and enjoy sharing wonderful meals and performances
throughout your stay. e'll connect with local Jewish community leaders and members to gain understanding ...
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Monday, March 1st, 2010
We arrive at Iguassu stinking like polecats, ankles swollen with mosquito bites and somewhat loose in the bowels after a spell in the jungle. What a relief to be in a place where everything works and there is respite from the humidity and 104F (40C) temperatures. I'm not made for ...
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Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Next Stop: 18 hour bus ride to the Iguazu waterfalls.
There are two ways to travel around Argentina - mammoth bus rides or short sweet aerial transport. Unfortunately the second way requires a bigger bank account so my friend and I braved the manic and massive bus station in Buenos Aires ...
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Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
KNOCKING furtively on the door of a nondescript villa in the sprawling suburbs of Buenos Aires, I feel more like a man in search of a beer during the days of Prohibition than one in need of a decent meal. In a meat-obsessed country like Argentina, tracking down good vegetarian ...
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