Curiosities about Foz do Iguaçu: A place you have to visit!
We did this article 10 interesting facts about Foz do Iguaçu for you to relax at home this season!
So, now see all the interesting facts that Tarobá Hotel, has separated it for you to get to know the Land of Falls better!
Curious? Then check out our list!
1- Foz do Iguaçu is the only Brazilian city on the Triple Border!
Traveling to Foz do Iguaçu guarantees you 2 more incredible international destinations! Well here is where you can find out 3 countries at once!
Bordering Paraguay and Argentina, Foz is the only Brazilian city that complements the region's famous Triple Border!
Imagine staying with one foot in Brazil and the other in a neighboring country, well this is one of the few places where you can do that. In addition to having the exact border of the Paraná and Iguaçu rivers, which together form the meeting point of the waters, legends and cultural stories of the locality.
No Landmark of the Three Borders you will be able to marvel at this meeting of three regions! In addition to seeing a 100-year-old obelisk that tells a little more about the local history.
Take the opportunity to visit the borders in Paraguay, for Cheap flights from Ciudad Del Este, which has one of the largest shopping centers connecting with Foz do Iguaçu.
Or travel to discover bustling Argentina, through Puerto Iguazú, which has many attractions for your trip!
2- The biggest and most beautiful waterfalls in Brazil!
It's no wonder that Foz has become a great tourism postcard with the beautiful Iguaçu Falls!
Because leading all rankings of proportion and magnitude, the Iguaçu Falls are in first place among the largest and most beautiful waterfalls in the entire country.
Internationally sought after, we have one of the greatest natural beauties in the world, with the mix of the enormous biodiversity of the Atlantic Forest in terms of flora and fauna.
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We have separated 3 more interesting facts involving the Iguaçu Falls, for you to discover, check them out!
• On November 11, 2011, the Iguaçu Falls were named one of the Seven Wonders of Nature!
• Iguaçu National Park is one of the most visited parks in Brazil, sometimes reaching the phenomenal milestone of up to 2 million visitors per year!
• Iguaçu Falls are almost the largest waterfalls in the world, second only to the enormous waterfalls of Niagara Falls in the USA.
Continue discovering interesting facts about Foz do Iguaçu: 20 interesting facts about Iguaçu Falls and the National Park.
3- Foz do Iguaçu is one of the best tourist destinations in Brazil!
Most people who have stayed here at Tarobá Hotel love to talk about their adventures in the Land of Falls, they also mention that they really want to return one day to this wonderful city.
But one of the interesting facts about Foz do Iguaçu that you should know is that it’s not just Brazilians who approve of the city as a great tourist destination!
A study carried out in 2019, on International Tourist Demand in Brazil, pointed out that the Paraná received 98% approval from foreign visitors In its territory, in this mention cities such as Curitiba and Foz do Iguaçu were highlighted in the numbers.
Receiving people from all over the world, Foz has become a reference and even a refuge for those who want to visit a different, more natural place, where you can get great experiences with nature and natural beauty that the planet can preserve.
4- Largest center for the preservation of Atlantic Forest species!
O Bird Park, is the only park in the world that deals with the preservation of species from the Atlantic Forest.
In the fight against extinction, trying to encourage the reproduction of several species of birds under threat of disappearance, the great work of Parque das Aves, in addition to being a great home for our little feathered friends, is to restore them to their habitat and preserve the lives of species most at risk of extinction.
Treating and monitoring more than 1400 birds from 150 different species, Parque das Aves is also home to other animals, such as alligators, tortoises, iguanas, butterflies, anacondas, boa constrictors, turtles, etc.
Continue discovering more in Foz do Iguaçu Curiosities: 20 interesting facts about Parque das Aves!
5- The Largest Hydroelectric Plant in the World!
For some years the Itaipu Binacional Hydroelectric Plant was the largest in structure in the world, but this title was taken by the Três Gorges Plant in China, due to its size and electrical production.
But why can Itaipu Binacional still maintain the title of Largest Hydroelectric Plant on the planet? Because within Itaipu, a lot of clean and renewable energy is generated, at times, this production even surpasses that of Três Gorges!
Other very interesting facts that we can mention about the Itaipu Binacional Plant:
• With all the steel and iron used in its construction we could assemble 380 Eifell Towers!
• To date, more than 3,5 billion MWh of clean and renewable energy.
• The flow rate of each of the plant’s turbines is 700 m³ of water per second!
• There is an Itaipu Binacional Tourist Complex focused on history, knowledge and visits to everything about the Hydroelectric Plant.
Continue discovering fun facts about Foz do Iguaçu: Curiosities about Itaipu Binacional!
6- The Largest Wax Museum in South America!
Another spectacular place for you to visit during your stay in the city is Dreamland, which in addition to having 4 incredible attractions for its visitors, has been in the city for 6 years generating thousands of visits and new entertainment projects in the city.
O Dreamland Wax Museum, is the largest in Latin America! With more than 100 statues cast in wax, there you are close to replicas of various artists, celebrities and internationally known figures. All in decorated and personalized settings, which guarantee fun and good selfies for visitors.
I myself have visited more than once and I love going there, making faces and mouths close to my favorite characters from the films, such as the villains Darth Vader, Joker, Thanos and Jason, or with super Heroes such as Iron Man, Spider-Man, Thor , I still love others like Marylin Monroe, Michael Jackson, Jack Sparrow, Shrek, Harry Potter and more!
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Also in the Dreamland Tourist Complex, there is the Largest Ice Bar in Brazil, the Dreams Ice Bar, which is a delicious frozen adventure at less than -10 º C, with an open bar and ice sculptures scattered around the place.
7- The Biggest Latin American Show in the World!
In 2016, 2017 and 2018, Rafain Churrascaria Show's Latin American Show entered the Guinness World Records as “Greatest number of national dances presented at a dinner show”.
As well as being able to have a great meal at Rafain Churrascaria Show, the night has a majestic show of dances and live music from different countries in South America.
Among the national dances are from countries such as Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Brazil and even Mexico, all in a single night where you can help yourself, eat before or during the performances.
Thanks to Churrascaria Rafain Show, Terra das Cataratas has one of the best shows/dinners in the region!
8- Foz do Iguaçu has been visited by many celebrities!
Being the stage for various attractions, events and activities on commemorative dates, Foz do Iguaçu is visited every year by millions of people. Some of them were internationally known celebrities who decided to take a trip to the Land of Falls!
Actors, athletes and celebrities who came from outside Brazil such as actor Neil Patrick Harris (Barney from “How I Met Your Mother), tennis player Roger Federer, skateboarder Tony Hwak, actor Jackie Chan, actor Alfie Allen (Theon from Game of Thrones), Princess Diana (Lady Di) and more.
National actors and artists such as Caio Castro, Grazi Massafera, Paula Fernandes, Daniel, Adriane Galisteu, etc. They have all already visited and were enchanted by our beautiful region, what are you waiting for to make your trip too?!
9- Foz do Iguaçu had its first inhabitants in 1881!
Currently, Foz has almost 260 thousand inhabitants, its main branch is tourism since it is one of the most sought after destinations in Brazil for this activity.
But what about its first inhabitants, who were the first to move to the region that would become the great city it is today?
The first residents of Foz came in 1881 and were the Brazilian Pedro Martins da Silva and the Spaniard Manuel González, after them the Goycochéa brothers came to explore yerba mate. In 1889 a military colony was created on the border, which gave the real beginning of population housing in the city, which soon rose to 324 people.
Only in the first years of the 2th century, the population reached the mark of XNUMX thousand inhabitants, at that time there was already an income table, a telegraph station, lodging, grocery stores, a rustic military barracks, sugar mills and other agricultural activities.
Source of information: Wikipedia.Org.
10 – Because Foz do Iguaçu will become your next travel destination!
Foz do Iguaçu is not only a beautiful and fun place to visit with the whole family, but it also has a wide range of attractions and experiences!
Here you have peaceful walks, trails, a zoo, shopping centers, malls, unique artistic performances from the region, typical dishes, themed restaurants, sculptures and very interesting places to visit!
Not to mention that the cost-benefit is great in good seasons, with the right planning you can visit the Land of Falls for a good price!
Check out some articles on our Blog that will help you with this planning:
• How to save money to travel to Foz do Iguaçu?
• Saving on hand luggage: How to pack a 10 kg travel bag?
• Travel suitcase checklist: What you have to take on your trip!
Conclusion:
Now that you know these 10 interesting facts about Foz do Iguaçu, how about planning your trip to Land of Cataratas?
The Hotel Tarobá and the Iguassu Combo You will be very happy to host your stay, with all the comfort, tranquility and security that you and your family deserve!
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