Foz de Iguacu

Foz de Iguacu is a tourist destination in Brazil, South America Foz de Iguacu falls are one of Brazil's top tourist attractions. The Falls' flow capacity is three times as much as Niagara Falls. They are situated in Iguazu National Park, home also to an amazing numbers of birds. The falls mark the border between Brazil and Argentina. Although smaller, the Brazilian part have the more spectacular side of the falls. The entire falls can be seen from this side in a single view. A number of walkways jettison out from the shores and allow visitors to practically touch the Garganta do Diablo (Devil's throat). When visiting Foz de Iguacu it is a good idea to take a helicopter flight over the falls or a trike flight over the lake and see also close by Itaipu Dam, on the Parana River, the dividing line between Brazil and Paraguay, this way you will be getting views also of a Buddhist temple and the international bridge in the area. The Itaipu dam is a joint Brazilian-Paraguayan venture, and it is at present the largest dam in the world. The electricity generated by the dam is enough to power the entire country of Paraguay and the whole of southern Brazil. And don't forget - there are tons more of attractions, activities and interesting places to see in Foz de Iguacu, visit them and write here at HolidayStreets.com about their beauty and mystery!