In 1876, finding the magnificent natural beauty of the Iguaçu Falls and its harmony with the surrounding forest, the Bahia André Rebouças designed the first project to create a forest reserve for the preservation of the region.
The Iguaçu Falls were first seen by Europeans in 1542, when the expedition of Don Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca down the Iguaçu River with canoes acquired Kaingang Indians (Guarani), in an attempt to reach the Paraná River. Cataracts then received his first name of Western culture: Jump of Santa Maria, however, prevailed even the term adopted by the Guarani: Iguaçu (lots of water).
Today the region is bordered by Argentina and Paraguay and is one of the most visited in South America. It has direct flights from many capitals and is cut by the busy highway Asuncion-Paranaguá.
Iguaçu Falls are actually a complex of 275 falls that span nearly five miles from the Iguaçu River. Three quarters of the falls are located in Argentina and can be best viewed from the Brazilian side. Are surrounded by national parks of rainforest. In Brazil, the Iguaçu National Park, created in 1939, and in Argentina, at Parque Nacional del Iguazú. It is an area with rich flora and fauna.
The region is also rich in tourist attractions. In addition to the waterfalls of Iguaçu and national parks, you can visit Itaipu, the largest hydroelectric of the world; Macuco Safari, with nature trails and rafting the Rio Iguaçu; and the Bird Park.
Source: guiageo-parana
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