Tri-Border Curiosities || Did you know?

The Triple Border is the main set of borders in South America, it is formed by the union of the territorial and political limits of three different countries Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. In which they form a territory rich in culture and biodiversity, which contains some relics of the natural and modern environment. In the modern way, we have the largest generator of renewable energy, better known as Itaipu Binacional, which forms the border between Brazil and Paraguay. In natural mode, we have one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the world, better known as the Iguaçu Falls, which forms the border between Brazil and Argentina.

CURIOSITIES ABOUT ARGENTINA

• The name Argentina comes from the Latin word “argentum”, which means silver. European colonizers gave this region its name because they believed that there was a huge mountain of silver in that region.

• Argentina is considered the eighth largest country in the world in terms of territory, located in South America. It is also known for having the highest mountain in America called Aconcagua, which is approximately 7 thousand meters high and is located in the Cordillera of the Andes, near the city of Mendoza in Argentina.

• Curiosities about Argentina, the association with tango, after all, the country was where the style of music and dance that became a worldwide success was born. Known for a genre that expresses melancholy and a lot of passion in its steps and musical lyrics, it has become the most traditional dance in Argentina.

• The typical food is meat, as the quality of Argentine beef is famous worldwide. One of the most consumed dishes is known as Bife de Chorizo, a special cut of meat removed from the meat. Because it is a noble cut of meat, because it is widely consumed and because it has become popular with visitors, Bife de Chorizo is considered one of the country's main typical dishes.

• Another curiosity in Argentina is the Iguazú National Park. Another important point in the country, as it houses the Iguazú 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 as the Brazilian side . It's really 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.

CURIOSITY ABOUT PARAGUAY

• Its culture is rich in cultural and linguistic diversity. Guarani is still spoken by many people living in Paraguay, as a large part of the population is descended from the Guarani Indians. Spanish is the country's other official language.

• Ciudad Del Este is one of the busiest cities in the country, after all, those who visit the Triple Border end up passing through Paraguay to do a little shopping, after all, the possibility of products in places is infinite, the shopping malls are huge and they all have a price excellent.

• The country's cuisine is rich in vegetables and meat, which combine and have a lot of influence with Spanish and Italian food traditions. But there are several dishes that are part of Paraguayan cuisine, such as Paraguayan soup and chipa, which are typical foods of the country. Another option that is widely consumed by local people is the drink known as tereré, which attracts attention for being a refreshing drink, as it is taken with very cold water.

• Another interesting fact about Paraguay that draws a lot of attention is Itaipu Binacional, which is another important point in the country, as the plant is considered the largest renewable generator on the planet. It was built in Brazil, but was financed by large companies around the world. One of the companies is Paraguayan, which made some territories available for the construction of the Plant, resulting in an agreement between the two countries Brazil and Paraguay.

• Other curiosities about Paraguay: It is a country well known for having one of the most visited shopping centers in the world, due to its immense possibility of purchasing imported products and electronics at prices very close to those in the United States, for example. Being considered as the Miami of Latin America.

Curiosities about Brazil

• Brazil is known as the largest country in South America, its territory is huge, with several ethnic groups present in the culture. It is also known as the country of football, music, and carnival.

• Other curiosities about Brazil are about the territory, it is home to several monuments and one of the Seven Wonders of Nature, the Iguaçu Falls, which is located in the city of Foz do Iguaçu, which is considered the second most popular destination in Brazil. Also known for being part of the Triple Border, as its main economic activity is tourism. The city of Foz do Iguaçu is seen by many as a big city, but it is not. The city is complete in all aspects, offering an impeccable stay to visitors, high quality hotels, and a wide range of attractions to visit.

• The cuisine of the Paraná region is what attracts the most attention from visitors. Known for its seasoning, and for its strong influence on indigenous, European and Asian culture. Among different dishes, the ones that stand out the most are cheese bread, tropeiro beans, barbecue, etc. All the dishes mentioned above are specialties of the country's cuisine, which is well known and praised by visitors.

• The Iguaçu Falls 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 main attraction, where they offer several tours for those who love adventure. The place also has a refined restaurant, souvenir shops and much more.

The curiosities about Brazil, which were mentioned above, show a little more interesting facts about the country to make you want to visit Foz do Iguaçu and also take the opportunity to get to know a little about Argentina and Paraguay on the same trip. This way, you have the opportunity to discover or try in person each of the curiosities mentioned in the text.

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