The wonderful Iguazú Falls are nominated for the premios World Travel Awards (WTA), better known as the “Oscar of tourism”. The nomination came from Brazil, which also added the imposing Christ the Redeemer of Rio de Janeiro as a candidate for the award.
The Falls, which since November 2011 have been listed as one of the seven wonders of world nature, will compete in the main tourist attraction category in South America, which also has other highly renowned attractions, such as the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu, in Peru; or the Atacama Desert, in Chile.
In Argentina there is the Perito Moreno glacier.
How was the application for the World Travel Awards?
The application arose from Iguazú National Park, in Brazil; and it is one of the positioning strategies for the destination it shares with Argentina. In order to participate in the election, interested parties must enter https://www.worldtravelawards.com/vote. And as a previous step you must register with an email.
The World Travel Awards were created in 1993 and have become a tradition in the tourism sector. The award is based on recognizing reference attractions, highlighting sustainability, innovations in service offerings and excellent visitor service.
Until when can you vote in the World Travel Awards
Voting will be open until April 7 and nominees can be chosen from across the Americas, the Caribbean, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean, as the rest of the regions have concluded the selection process.
Characteristics of Iguazú Falls
- Iguazú Falls are the largest set of waterfalls in the world.
- Its 275 falls, which are spread out in a horseshoe shape, are cut out in the middle of the Parana jungle, creating a unique framework.
- Every second, an average of almost one and a half million liters of water falls from about 80 meters high, raising a fine drizzle in the Iguazú canyon.
- The Falls are 17 kilometers from the mouth of the Iguazú River in Paraná, an area known as the Triple Border because Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil meet there.
How is the access to the Devil’s Throat and what can be seen on the Argentine side
Since October last year, tourists who visit the argentine side they cannot access the Devil’s throatthe most spectacular of the 275 jumps.
a flash flood destroyed the walkway that leads to the viewpoint and although repair work has already begun, it is still not known with certainty when it will be enabled again.
However, visitors have the possibility of visiting the entire Superior Circuit, which goes to the crown of the jumps; and the Lower Circuitwhich allows a unique approach to some of the water falls and also enjoy a unique panoramic view.
How much does it cost to visit Iguazú Falls?
Foreigners must pay 20,000 pesos to enter the Park, while Argentines have a differential rate and only pay 2,500 pesos for adults and 1,500 for minors between 6 and 16 years old. In addition, you can take advantage of the promotion to return the next day for 50% of the value.
On the other side of the river, in Foz de Iguazú, the values are similar, since the rate is around 100 reais for foreigners.