salthegal

Hi, we are coming to Argentina in January.We will visit Mendoza (2 days to recover from flight from Australia),BA (4 days) Iguazu (maybe 3??)and Bariloche (3)before going south to go to Antarctica.
We are currently planning 3 nights in Iguazu.I am wondering whether that is one night too many. We will have some time on both our arrival and departure days too so it's almost 4 days really.
We are staying at the Sheraton. I know it will be very hot so maybe that will slow us down too.We want to take the boat rides and go into the jungle and go to the Brazilian side.The alternative is either an extra day in BA or Bariloche so I would greatly appreciate some input from the veterans. Thank you for all the great information provided. I couldn't imagine planning a trip without the forums.

Many thanks. Sally

Percy

Two full days in Iguazu will be fine.

Not sure what you mean about your departure and arrival days because you have to check in and then catch your breath before you start seeing all the Falls.

Percy

salthegal

Sorry to sound so confused - I meant that we will be checked in by lunchtime and we leave late afternoon on day 4 so time for activities on both of those days.
I would appreciate a "list" of the must dos at Iguazu. We had thought we would go to the Brazilian side as well but $100 US each for a visa makes it worth a second thought. Perhaps Aussies don't have to pay so much! Does anyone know??
Cheers Sally

Apartmentsba

I agree completely. 2 full days is enough. It will give you time to hit both sides of the Falls. Make sure to see it from both the Argentina side and the Brazil side. Make sure if you are American you have a visa. They are somewhat strict with that from time to time. I have a visa and I had it in my other passport (it expired and I got a new one). They wouldn't let me over. Fortunately, my office fed-ex'ed it to me with same day service from Buenos Aires so I got to see both sides. It's amazing. Have fun.

Percy

Hmmm!

And I had a Visa and they never asked for it, just stamped my passport and off I went.

It is nice to see it from both sides.

There are many wooden sidewalks to walk about and see many of the falls.

Take the boat ride that will take you right under the falls..... do this on day one in case your clothes get wet , you have time to dry them out....thye do give you rain gear to put on.

You probaly know this already but to do miss the "Devil's Throat " Falls.

It is a series of 14 Falls that drops about ...your first impression will be Wow.!!!!
The roar and the mist from the Falls is something to see!
You will have to walk a wooden sidewalk about 3-4 blocks to get here.
Percy

marigold

It's been a long time since we visited Iguazu, so my experience may no longer be relevant. But there seemed to be many taxi drivers who could take you from Brazil to Argentina, and vice versa, as long as the custom officials got a few dollars. We found that out from the front-desk clerk at the Cataratas on the Brazillian side. Just ask there.

woodie

salthegal:

For sure see the falls from both sides. Different and well worth while.

We also saw the falls from the river. different again.

When we were there about 11 years ago, there was a private aiverary, that also was well worth while. Also toured a power plant.

We stayed on the Brazilan side although our travels were in Argentina. Arranged by a local Bs. As. agent. Saw fireflies at night and toucan in the wild during the day.

As far as we were concerned, every day there was a joy. I do not see how you can go wrong.

Have a great visit.

Woodie

Apartmentsba

Yes, I'm sure that a few dollars "bribe" might work but why chance it? It would be a shame to go all the way there and not see both sides so be safe and have a visa. I hope someday Brazil gets rid of the visa requirement for Americans. It's a bit silly.

If you have it in your budget, stay at the Sheraton with a Falls view room. I did it and it was great. Also, VERY convenient to be right in the park but it wasn't cheap. But it's nice to treat yourself.

Orlando_Vic

Because of the proximity to the park, The Sheraton is the place to be. It is right there.

I'm not sure if I would opt for a falls view room again. The reason is that you are simply not in the room long enough to benefit from the view. However, if you eat dinner and/or breakfast at the hotel, the downstairs restaurant has a great view of the falls which you can enjoy for nothing (and not pay the 30% premium on falls view room rates).

gypsyluce

hiya, right, re one of your most important enquiries visa for Brasil, as an aussie check out this site,
http://www.brazilsydney.org/VISAInfo...IST%20VISA.pdf

you will need to pay A$70 if go in person, A$90 if send by mail, not sure how much that it is US$ but am sure it's less than US$100.

Just to let people know: Brasil has a reciprocal visa system, what other countries ask of Brasil we ask of them,finger print, bank details or whatever; ie the US$100 we ask of USA citizens is exactly what USA asks for of us, and for us thats even more money.

Re now how long to spend, with 2 nights and the extra time you have on arrival and departure days that should be fine, there's lots to see but most walks etc are guide accompanied. You'll have lovely time at sheraton, and def do go to other side.
Any more help please ask.

gypsyluce

what I meant by more money in my note above, is not more than US$100 but in terms of what it's worth. US$100 is a lot of money for a person in a coun try where the minimum wage is US$175 per month!!