The Triple Border is made up of 3 countries, Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, which form a territory rich in biodiversity and culture, which encompasses some relics of the natural and modern world. In the natural world, we have one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the planet, known as the Iguaçu Falls, forming the border between the countries of Argentina and Brazil. In the modern world, we have the largest generator of renewable energy, called the Itaipu Binacional Hydroelectric Plant, on the border between Brazil and Paraguay.
ARGENTINA
Argentina is considered a European republic, the country was colonized by Spaniards and some European settlers, which is why the most used official language in the country is Spanish, the Argentine capital is Buenos Aires, considered the fashion capital of the country. A cool curiosity is that the indigenous community accounts for less than 2% of the country's total population, taking into account that the yerba mate, widely consumed in the region, originates from the Guaranis. Dance and football are other cultural aspects of Argentina; according to some research, the country is the largest consumer of red meat in the world. If you love barbecue, you need to visit Argentina's restaurants and try the famous Chorizo steak.
The Iguazu National Park is another important point in the country, as it houses the Iguazu Falls, few know that most of the waterfalls are in Argentine territory, which results in a spectacular view on the Brazilian side, the Park offers the same variety of tours, than the Brazilian side, it is very worth seeing both sides of the attraction. Some advantages on the Argentine side are being able to get very close to the largest waterfall known as the Devil's Throat, on the traditional tour, the walkway takes you very close to the huge crater, into which more than 1,5 million liters of water flow per second, in short, it's a lot of water.
The Argentinian attraction also offers night tours to the Iguazu Falls, known as “Luau das Cataratas” which take place only 5 nights a month, the great thrill of the tour is observing the falls illuminated only by the light of the full moon, can you imagine how romantic , a panoramic tour of one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World?
PARAGUAY
Paraguay is another well-known country in Latin America, as it contains one of the most visited shopping centers in the world. Its vast shopping possibilities draw a lot of attention from tourists in the region, the country is considered inland, as it does not have direct access to the sea, its economy is still underdeveloped due to it being a small country, agriculture and livestock are the main activities economy of the country. Its culture is rich in diversity, Guarani is still spoken alongside Spanish by the population. The cuisine is rich in vegetables and meats, combining indigenous traditions with Spanish and Italian influences.
The Jesuit missions guaranteed the survival of a large part of the Guarani tribes in the region, today their culture remains very peculiar in the eyes of visitors, a large part of the population is descended from the Guarani Indians, who dominated the territory before colonization.
Ciudad Del Este is one of the busiest cities in the country, after all, anyone who visits the Triple Border ends up passing through Paraguay to do a little shopping, after all, the possibility of products in the place is endless, the shopping malls are huge, and at a great price, result and lots of shopping.
Itaipu Binacional is another important criterion for the country, the plant is considered the largest generator of renewable energy on the planet, on the other hand, it was built in Brazil, financed by large companies in the world, as it is a huge structure a significant part of the Paraguayan territory in the construction of the Hydroelectric Plant, which resulted in a treaty between the two countries, which stated that half of the plant's energy would belong to Paraguay, as it is a much smaller territory than Brazil, Paraguay sells part of its energy monthly energy for Brazil.
BRAZIL
Brazil is known for having several ethnic groups in its culture, also known for music, football and carnival. The country was colonized by the Portuguese and Spanish, without forgetting to mention, the country was dominated by indigenous tribes, and African tribes brought on ships by the colonizers, nowadays it is possible to notice the wide variety of cultures in the country.
Its territory is huge, housing several monuments known around the world, one of them is the Iguaçu Falls, which according to research is the second most sought after travel destination in Brazil, Foz do Iguaçu is known for being part of the Triple Border, its main economic activity is tourism, Foz is not a big city, as many think, but it is complete in all aspects, the city offers impeccable, high-quality hotels, in addition to offering a wide range of attractions, the travel destination It is suitable for those looking for peace or a family holiday, the Iguaçuense population is praised by everyone for their hospitality and friendliness.
The cuisine of the Paraná region is breathtaking, known for its spice, and has a strong influence from the Indians and various European and Asian immigrants. Typical dishes include cheese bread, tropeiro beans, pork, barbecue, feijoada, fried cassava, cod fritters, roast dorado, etc.
As waterfalls of Iguaçu They are without a doubt what most attracts the attention of tourists as soon as they arrive in the city, the Iguaçu National Park is the city's main attraction, offering various tours and destinations for those who love adventure. The place also has an exquisite restaurant, souvenir shops and much more.
Another really cool attraction is the Bird Park, a refuge that is home to more than 150 species of birds, the traditional tour of Parque das Aves lasts 1h to 2h in a peaceful environment and with the fresh air of the surrounding forest, some aviaries are for observation, while others are open to entrance for tourists, during the walk there are other sectors such as: reptiles and butterfly garden, a snack bar and souvenir shop.
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