Iguazu, Argentina is a city located in the Misiones province of
Argentina. The city’s economy is built around tourism, and
specifically tourism to the Iguazu Falls. The Iguazu Falls are a
spectacular waterfall system on the Iguazu River between the
Brazilian and Argentin border. The Iguazu Falls have been compared
to other great waterfalls, including both Niagara Falls and
Victoria Falls. Iguazu is located about 10 km from Iguazu Falls,
and has a plethora of hotels and tourist infrastructure to support
tourism to the area. The Iguazu Falls are located in the Iguazu
National Park, one of the great national parks in South America.
The park features a number of exciting fauna, including the
anteater, jaguar, and ocelot. The Iguazu National Park and Falls
were named a World Heritage Site in 1984. The area around Iguazu is
typified by rainforest, and is classifed as a subtropical Humid
Climate. Iguazu receives at least 4 inches of rain a month, with
the month of November receiving on average almost 8 inches a
month.
