Tuesday, 18 June 2013

Iguazu Falls in Argentina

Iguazu Falls in Argentina

The impressive Iguazu Falls, which separate the Iguazu River into the upper and lower sections, are situated along the border between Argentina and Brazil. The number and height of the falls varies throughout the year depending on rainfall. The largest waterfall is the Devil’s Throat, which is about 82 meters (269 feet) high. Union Fall is the largest cataract at Iguazu Falls.
Local legends have it that a Naipi, a beautiful woman, was expected to marry one of the gods. Instead, she escaped from the wedding with her love, Taroba, in a canoe. The angry god left at the altar responded by cutting the river and creating the waterfall, so the two lovers would fall to their doom.

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