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It was the ideal base for me, build at the meeting point of Iguazu and Parana rivers. it was relaxing staying at this small town of Missiones at NE part of Argentina (1500km from BsAs) with no more than 30.000 inhabitants. I stayed here for 3 full days and every morning I was doing side day...more It was the ideal base for me, build at the meeting point of Iguazu and Parana rivers. it was relaxing staying at this small town of Missiones at NE part of Argentina (1500km from BsAs) with no more than 30.000 inhabitants. I stayed here for 3 full days and every morning I was doing side day trips… Day 1(friday):I visited the brazilian side of the falls(Parque Foz do Iguacu) Day 2(saturday):I visited San Ignacio Ruins Day 3(sunday):I spent all day walking in the argentinian side of the falls, the Iguazu National Park. The city was peaceful enough with tree lined streets, easy going people everywhere but the humidity was high enough to set me back in the hostel after my excursions to the falls.close

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by mindcrime – posted on Apr 4, 2008

5

It\'s a pretty quiet town, but it\'s one of the most gorgeous settings ever. You can do any one of many excursions in the jungle/on the river, or you can just chill out with super-nice locals. The climate is great if you like it hot and humid, because it is very much both of those...more It\'s a pretty quiet town, but it\'s one of the most gorgeous settings ever. You can do any one of many excursions in the jungle/on the river, or you can just chill out with super-nice locals. The climate is great if you like it hot and humid, because it is very much both of those things.close

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by xenoglaux – posted on Dec 13, 2007

2

Well what can I say. The falls were the best thing in South America, along with Machu Picchu. Absolutely incredible. The town isnt much though, restaurants are ok if a bit overpriced. There is some local crafts and so on which are nice. Bus station is central. The jungle and the red soil are...more Well what can I say. The falls were the best thing in South America, along with Machu Picchu. Absolutely incredible. The town isnt much though, restaurants are ok if a bit overpriced. There is some local crafts and so on which are nice. Bus station is central. The jungle and the red soil are different and nice to see. Very hot and heavy though. Be prepared! Falls worth it all though, unbelievable!close

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by david-convery9874 – posted on Nov 14, 2007

2

Outdoor activities are the best choice at Puerto Iguazú. If you go there, make sure you're hostel, or hotel, or place to stay have a nice swimming pool because it tends to be extremely hot there. Cataratas are amazing, I've never seen something like that before. If you have...more Outdoor activities are the best choice at Puerto Iguazú. If you go there, make sure you're hostel, or hotel, or place to stay have a nice swimming pool because it tends to be extremely hot there. Cataratas are amazing, I've never seen something like that before. If you have the chance, you should go and if you are in your 20s or 30s the best place to stay whould be Hostel-inn.close

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by aneta8965 – posted on Feb 13, 2007

2

the waterfalls are spectacular i recomend 4 nights stay in the town, 2 for the waterfalls (the main part on the first day and then a hidden waterfall that you can swim at the second day) then if you have a hostel with a pool you can lounge for a day and there are other things in the town to do...more the waterfalls are spectacular i recomend 4 nights stay in the town, 2 for the waterfalls (the main part on the first day and then a hidden waterfall that you can swim at the second day) then if you have a hostel with a pool you can lounge for a day and there are other things in the town to do but the town is small so unless you are taking a break from moving along with your travels then 4 nights is max for puerto igazu.close

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by highocta – posted on Jan 31, 2007

7

A town now geared towards tourism and rapidly losing it´s Argentinian charm, a very different experience from other town´s in North Eastern Argentina. Visit Esteros del Ibera nature reserve for a much quiter look at the wildlife. As for the Iguazu waterfalls, an incredible...more A town now geared towards tourism and rapidly losing it´s Argentinian charm, a very different experience from other town´s in North Eastern Argentina. Visit Esteros del Ibera nature reserve for a much quiter look at the wildlife. As for the Iguazu waterfalls, an incredible experience highlighting the raw power of nature at it´s finest, arrive early to sit among the falls without the crowds. Be sure to visit both sides of the falls, preferably the Brazilian side first for a panoramic view of the park. Take the local bus to the Argentinian side, instead of a tour, for AR$4. Excellent restaurants available in the centre with a little research.close

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by danbrind – posted on Dec 10, 2006

5

I've never been to the Amazones but I felt that "jungle" feeling in Puerto Iguazu. The place itself has no interest at all, it's hot, ugly and the only reason to be there is to go see the waterfalls. There's also a beautiful view from the river and the three countries...more I've never been to the Amazones but I felt that "jungle" feeling in Puerto Iguazu. The place itself has no interest at all, it's hot, ugly and the only reason to be there is to go see the waterfalls. There's also a beautiful view from the river and the three countries that meet there.close

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by ruifranco – posted on Nov 28, 2006

7