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Brazilian Side of Iguazú Falls from Puerto Iguazú: Border, Transfer and Documents

Visiting the Brazilian side of the falls from Argentina: how the day tours work, what you need at the border, and why not to book a flight the same evening.

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Devil's Throat at Iguazú Falls: Train, Walkway and How Much Time You Need

How the train and walkway to the Garganta del Diablo work, the park's times, and what to do now that the circuit is closed because of high river flow.

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Boat Ride Under Iguazú Falls: Gran Aventura or Macuco Safari?

Two boat rides to the foot of Iguazú Falls, one from the Argentine side and one from the Brazilian side: what each combination includes, who is excluded and how to choose.

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Helicopter Flight Over Iguazú Falls: What the 10 Minutes Include

The helicopter ride over Iguazú Falls leaves from the Brazilian side: flight length, group size, minimum passengers, weather refunds and who should book it.

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Iguazú Falls With Kids: Which Side, Which Tour and How Long Is Too Long?

What the Argentine and Brazilian parks say about children, how long the circuits and day tours last, and which tours suit families with small children and which do not.

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Itaipú Dam Tour From Iguazú: Panoramic Visit, Special Circuit or Night Lights?

What the Itaipú visits are according to the dam's own tourism page, what the tour from Puerto Iguazú covers, and which day trips add the dam to the falls.

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Parque das Aves Next to Iguazú Falls: Is the Bird Park Worth Adding?

The Parque das Aves sits beside the Brazilian national park. How long a visit takes, how to combine it with the falls, and which two day tours include it.

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San Ignacio Miní and the Wanda Mines From Iguazú: Is the 12-Hour Day Trip Worth It?

The Jesuit ruins of San Ignacio Miní and the Wanda gem mines as a day trip from Puerto Iguazú: what the two pages promise, what they leave open, and who should skip it.

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Which Side of Iguazú Falls Is Better: Argentina, Brazil or Both?

Argentine side, Brazilian side or both in one day: what each side offers, how long the day tours take and which one fits your time.

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Wildlife at Iguazú Falls: Coatis, Toucans and Why You Must Not Feed Them

Which animals live in the forest around the falls, what the Brazilian national park asks you to do about coatis, and which tours and the Bird Park give you the best chance to see wildlife.

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