We returned to Iguazu National Park the following day for additional gawking at the immense panarama of waterfalls. This time around, we walked the park’s mile-and-a-half Lower Circuit, which offered even better views, slightly less other tourists, and provided a significantly wetter, up-close experience. Given the scorching temperatures, the mist from the cascading water was just what the doctor ordered.
Later in the day, we found a much less-traveled 4-km Jungle Trail that led deep into the forest. It was a nice and relaxing walk until we came upon a long stretch of huge spiders in webs just above the trail. Huge. Ducking our way along the dirt path for several anxious minutes through this “Corridor of Death,“ our bravery was eventually rewarded when we came upon a beautiful natural pool with a tall waterfall. Here, we enjoyed a refreshing swim in the middle of the jungle -- definitely a highlight of our stop in Argentina’s Northeast.
On our final day in Puerto Iguazu, we joined an adventurous Iguazu Forest tour that paraded us down some of South America’s dustiest roads and deep into the elements. Upon arriving in the middle of nowhere and receiving instructions in something that resembled English, we took turns fearlessly rappelling down a waterfall’s rock face. And as if that wasn’t awesome enough, we followed this up with a dramatic zipline over the lush jungle canopy. Fortunately, we survived the day’s thrilling activities with nary a scratch, and set off to celebrate this feat with some cold, Argentinean beer and tasty empanadas.
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