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Iguazu Falls National Park – Tucked into a corner that is shared by Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay this is one of the great physical wonders of the world, and one of the four "must sees" of Argentina. The waterfall is spectacular beyond expectation: Go to Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat) where you'll experience the magic rainbows. The Park has about four hundred bird species such as parrots, colibríes, and toucans as well as over two thousand plant species including gigantic trees and brilliant orchids not to mention the jaguars and caimans. | |
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Go gem hunting – In Hito de las Tres Fronteras (where Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay touch) visit the semi-precious stone fields. You'll find an interesting blend of people here – populated largely by Central European and Scandinavian immigrants who hold their "Immigrant's National Festival" in Oberá. | ||
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Explore the Jesuit ghost missions – Almost swallowed by the jungles near Posadas you'll find the old Jesuit missions: a twist on the ghost towns of the old west. Check out San Ignacio Miní, Candelaria, Loreto, Santa Ana and Santa María. | ||
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Hit the water – Throughout the region there are rafting and canoeing excursions – as well as beautiful waterfalls and lovely pools for swimming. | ||
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Take a thermal bath – Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña is famous for its thermal baths that will relax you after a hectic day of hiking! | ||
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Head into the Iberá Marshes – 700.000 hectares of swamp land and lagoons filled with monkeys, swamp deer, turtles, caimans and home to the largest rodent in the world: the capybaras. |
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"Tereré" is a drink made from the mate herb native to this region – try it cold and mixed with aromatic herbs. Before you dig into that great looking grilled steak in this region you should ask – it's likely to be ox! Expect a slightly heavier flavor. |
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In Resistencia's Toba district and Posadas' Paraguayo Par you'll find a lot to choose from: native masks and carvings in palo santo. Or hunt for a really beautiful agates, amethyst, geodes to take home. |
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