It is not the first time we bring to the blog spectacular photos found across the internet (a few weeks ago we saw virtual walkthroughs: Jericoacoara, Morro de São Paulo, Paraty, Porto de Galinhas and Rio de Janeiro and 360-degree photos of Manaus and the BR-319 across the jungle).

Today’s selection deserve special attention both for their quality and their spectacular nature. The photos belong to the Russian company AirPano, specializing in aerial captures. Its website contains a beautiful selection of shots from all corners of the world.

Iguassu Falls 360º

Rio de Janeiro 360º

If you click on the photos you will go to the page where they are hosted. The mouse controls movements in all directions. With the wheel mouse you can zoom in or out. There are shots taking airborne and shots taken from ground level.

Two fantastic documents that help portrait in all its glory the grandiosity of two of the best-known Brazilian destinations.

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Utter madness. The mayor of Foz do Iguaçu has been attempting for a number of years now to get the council to approve a project to set up a night time lights and sound show at the Iguaçu falls. Argentina (and a sizeable part of Brazil too) has always expressed dismay at the proposal (Argentinos rejeitam projeto brasileiro de iluminar as Cataratas do Iguaçu). And in spite of that, the project was resurrected once again recently.

Why in hell would anyone want to spoil the natural beauty of the falls? Is it not beautiful enough? The Niagarization of the Iguaçu falls only obbeys to material interests. We hope the project will never see the light of the day (or the night).

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Not the type of landscape that the place name “Iguaçu” conjures up, but this is as real as it gets: the Buddhist temple in Foz de Iguazu. The Buddhist temple is found on the outskirts of Foz do Iguaçu (see its location on Google Maps). You can reach it by taxi or you can ask your van driver to stop there on the way to the Itaiup dam (or on its return). It is located in an area that is not 100% safe so you are not advised to get there on your own. And yes, it is an impressive temple, as impressive as it looks on the pictures.

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Our Accommodation in Brazil has a new listing, this time with hotels and pousadas in Foz do Iguaçu. Foz do Iguaçu is your base for exploring the awesome Iguazu Falls.

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The bus link from Curitiba to Foz do Iguaçu is very handy for those trying to approach Iguaçu Falls from the south region of Brazil. The bus company Catarinense runs a service between both cities. On its website you can check schedules and prices.

At the time of publishing this entry, there are between 8 and 9 daily buses (changes according to the day of the week). The trip lasts 11 hours and there are two types of buses, the convencional, costing R$90,63 one way, and the leito (bed), costing R$181,27 one way. On the company’s website you can check how many seats are still available for each service.

At the entry Iguazu Falls you will find the general information on the falls published here at the Brazil Travel Blog.

The Iguazu falls are an unavoidable stop in the itinerary of most visitors to both Brazil and Argentina. In spite of its popularity and overcrowding during certain times of the year, the beauty of the falls is so captivating that you don’t need to make a big effort to forget the crowds and enjoy the place.

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1. WE LIKE THE MOST:

The falls, the boat trip to the falls

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2. WE LIKE THE LEAST:

Ciudad del Este, only advisable for those seeking an unforgettable socio-anthropological experience; the photographers at the Devil’s Throat; the constant presence of helicopters over the Brazilian side of the park; the Sheraton hotel right in the middle of the Argentinian park

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3. HOW TO GET THERE:

There are airports on the Brazilian side (Foz do Iguaçu) and Argentinian side (Puerto Iguazú) of the falls. Alternatively, a long bus ride from São Paulo or Rio – or Buenos Aires if coming from Argentina. See from Rio to Foz do Iguaçu. There are also buses from Florianópolis and Curitiba.

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4. CAREFUL WITH:

Avoid crossing to Ciudad del Este when there is an ongoing police operation against smuggling and drug trafficking, there are usually clashes on the bridge where the border between Brazil and Paraguay is located; the coatis at the park, will eat your food and anything else they might think it’s edible.

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5. FAVOURITE PLACES:

The Devil’s Throat, on the Argentinian side of the falls; the walkways on both sides of the falls; the Buddhist temple in Foz do Iguaçu; the Parque das Aves right next to the entrance to the Brazilian National Park.

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6. PIECE OF ADVICE:

• from December 2009 entrance fee to the national park for foreigners is R$37,15, including transportation to the falls
• half a day is enough to visit the Brazilian side of the falls; some decent food in the restaurant next to the falls also on the Brazilian side; on the way out from the National Park, you can visit the Parque das Aves, even if you don’t like zoos you will be impressed by the size of the cages – you can walk inside them and enjoy the view of exotic birds flying around
• for a decent visit to the Argentinian side of the falls, allow for an entire day
• the visit to the Itaipu dam is worth it only if the spillway is opened – it is opened only when the dam is full

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7. ACCOMMODATION:

You can search for accommodation in Foz do Iguaçu through our Hotels Combined search engine, a unique free tool that searches multiple hotel reservation websites simultaneously to help you find the lowest rate instantly. It eliminates the need to search major websites one by one in order to compare prices and availability. An amazing time and money saver!

The results open on a new page.

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8. LINKS:

Cataratas do Iguaçu (Brazilian National Park), Cataratas de Iguazú (Argentinian National Park), Foz do Iguaçu Turismo (City Council), Parque das Aves

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9. HEALTH:

Yellow fever is an issue on the region. You are strongly adviced to get vaccination against it. More info at 10 facts about yellow fever in Brazil.

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10. WEATHER FORECAST:

The weather in Foz do Iguaçu for the next 10 days

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11. CLIMATE:

Average temperatures and rainfall in Foz do Iguaçu at the weather channel and msn weather.

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12. GOOGLE MAPS:

Iguazu falls

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12. PHOTOS:

Iguaçu photo album at Flickr.

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