More waterfalls in Argentina then Buenos Aires

It was an early departure from our hotel in Iguaçu, Brazil, to cross the border into Argentina. 

The land border crossing was preferred by our Tour Guide because it meant we saw the Falls from the other side, then we took a domestic flight to Buenos Aires. If we had departed from Iguaçu airport in Brazil, we would have had to fly to Sao Paolo with all the hassle of international flight immigration and customs, then fly back. The land border crossing was low stress, with a cursory baggage check, where the lone operator was more intent on helping people lift their bags onto the scanner than monitoring contents.

The border is down the middle of the Iguassu River so the painted concrete barriers, painted Brazilian green and gold ...

 ... changed to the blue and white of Argentina.

The entrance to the National Park enclosing the Falls is quite grand. 

In fact, the infrastructure around the Iguaçú or Iguazu Falls on both sides of the border is quite remarkable. All the access pathways are paved and well maintained. 

Shelters are robust, extensive, painted and very clean. The investment in these facilities is obvious.

Yet another tourist train.

Then it was a long walk, about 1.5 km, across flood plain and river water, from the blue dot in the map below to near the red marker or thereabouts. 

The walkway was wide and robust because it was built to cope with big numbers at weekends and holiday times.

The water level was fairly low. 

But ‘nick’ points or small rapids were evident everywhere.

 

Eventually the mist and spray from the Falls became evident.

The ‘Devil’s Throat’ is that part of the Falls furthest upstream.

The power and strength of the Falls is palpable from this side.

The Brazilian side of the Falls, where we had been the previous day, was evident in the distance.

Then it was back on the train to return to the Park entrance.

At strategic places along the track, where ‘passing lanes’ are provided, there are little booths for the guard or operator.

 Then it was off to the airport for the flight to Buenos Aires.