North to Iguazu falls

Leaving Bella Vista we were escorted to Gualeguaychu in 223 km by Pia and Ramiro. This is a nice town on the river that in February is THE spot for Carnival in Argentina.

From here we headed north again to Federacion after 256 km. On the way the forest gets more jungle like with palm trees. This town is a “hot spot” for thermal spas. We found a nice quiet place to stay away from the main action, but in walking distance.

We decided for a long 500 km day to Posadas, where we found a nice place near the main square. There is lots of action here and it was great to sit at a café on the street and watch the people going by.

The object of the 3 days drive north was to get to Iguazu National Park in a further 325 km.

We had met Fernando at the Moto GP in Rio Hondo Argentina and he was so kind to invite us to see his town Capiovi on our way thru. It is 120 km north of Posadas. He and Gloria and his parents showed us around. It is a very quaint town with a German immigrant heritage. The place was all decorated for Christmas. They took us to the mini falls for a cool break from the 32 degree heat.

Arriving at the park in the late afternoon was great, since the light was awesome for the photos and the bus hordes had already left. We opted not to go for the day to Brazil since we decided in the heat the hassle was not worth it.

The first glimps of the falls.

There are lots of walkways over the falls, but because of the massive volumes of water in October the 2 best view points on the isla and at Devil’s point (accessed by narrow gauge rail) are closed since the causeways and destroyed.

From the upper trail you get the best overall view.

On the lower trail you can get up close and get really wet!

 

There was quite a bit of wildlife including a lot of Couti, which apparently are biters!

Sunset over the falls