I originally was not planning to make the trip up to Iguazu due to the distance however virtually everyone I´ve met along the way has raved about the place. By bus its a 16 hour journey one way but I figured after bussing for the past month it was ok to treat myself to a round trip flight. So Monday morning Faustman and I hoped on our flight for what is probably my most memorable time in South America.
Faustman swears by hostels.com and he really hit a home run in Iguazu. As our bus pulled off the road it looked like were entering a resort. It used to be an old casino that has been converted into a youth hostel with a huge pool in front! At $15 US a night the place is a by far my favorite hostel in South America.
The falls are located on the border of Argentina and Brazil and its recommended to spend time on each side. The Brasil side offers all encompasing views but can be done in a couple of hours while the Argentinean side allows you to hike in and around the actual falls. We initially were hoping to make it to the Brazil side on the first day but due to visas were not allowed. The second day we woke up early and spent the entire time hiking amongst waterfall after waterfall. The shere size and amount of water coming down these things is like nothing I´ve seen before. Do yourself a favor and Google Iguazu to get an idea about what I´m talking about. One of my favorite momments was booking a boat tour that took us directly under the falls where we got completely drenched as we watched massive amounts of water pour off the edge. If you are ever in Argentina Iguazu is a must!!!!
After a great couple of days lounging by the pool and touring the falls its back to BA for the grand finale. All of my traveling companions are heading in different directions tomorrow and on top of that its Robin´s birthday so tonight is going to be a big send off. 5 days left in South America!!!
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