Iguazu Falls chosen as one of the natural seven wonders of the world

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The Iguazú Falls located on the border of Argentina and Brazi and consisting of approximately 257 individual falls over 2.7 kilometres were chosen as one of the new natural seven wonders of the world in a contest in which thousands of people voted via text messages, by phone and online. The result will be made official in 2012 with a big celebration. Read full article

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Marcos Alejandro
A wonderful place.
Nov 12th, 2011 - 06:02 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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GeoffWard2
“The new natural seven wonders of the world”

It's surprising how blinkered we are to THE greatest natural wonder of this world.

Look around the observed planets of our Solar System, of other systems, of the galaxy, and, by extrapolation, the universe.

Beings from the vast distances of space will look at the earth and their jaws will drop in awe at this planet that has . . . . . a vast blue ocean.
Nov 12th, 2011 - 06:03 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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briton
it looks very nice indeed,
not as impressive as the water fall in my garden, but impressive just the same .lol
Nov 12th, 2011 - 06:14 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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JB
@ GeoffWard2. You know what?? you are 100% right!!! jajaj..it is true! i never thought that way until i read your comment! Thank you for your insight. too bad we disgree on one other thing.
Nov 12th, 2011 - 07:22 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ElaineB
@ Geoff. It is a whole other beautiful world in the deep blue ocean. : )

I agree Iguazu Falls is a beautiful sight to behold.
Nov 12th, 2011 - 07:50 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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briton
how would you compare this with , say, the Victoria falls .
or Niagara falls .
Nov 13th, 2011 - 12:39 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Juanweather
#6 do you, by any chance, know any of those waterfalls? stupid comment
Nov 13th, 2011 - 05:51 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Frank
@6 Victoria and Niagara Falls aren't even in the race......
Nov 13th, 2011 - 11:08 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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chilly2010
Wonderful place, I had the opportunity to be there 2 years ago. It's easy to get there by plane, there are several daily flights from either Rio, Sao Paulo, or Buenos Aires. Very good and affordable (so far) hotels and restaurants. And just a correction, in Guarani (the native language) “Iguazu” means “Big Water.”
Nov 13th, 2011 - 11:09 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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O gara
truly awe inspiring place.Wonderful walkways on both Argentine and Brasilian sides
Nov 13th, 2011 - 12:15 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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briton
7 Juanweather
why is it, whenever we ask a simple question, aways from tyhe children
you put ya nappy down and piss rubbish, if the question was a silly comment, then you reply was a very uneducated answer, [quaxos ]
Nov 13th, 2011 - 07:37 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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yankeeboy
Iguazu is gorgeous as long as you stay on the resort grounds or in the Park. Don't go to the downtown it is full of filthy dirty beggar children with no shoes! You could also go to the tour of the Indian reservations where they all wear USA hand me down tshirts, again have no shoes or paved roads, have only one string of electricity for 1 meeting house and a German School because the Argentinian Gov't refused to put a school on the reservation. They will show you how to trap Pumas though!
The Tri-Boarder Area is a no man's land, no law, ruled by mafia and terrorists. Horrible and Very Dangerous!
Nov 13th, 2011 - 07:58 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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O gara
The only way for people to find out who is lying teaboy or the rest of us is Go and visit Argentina and find out for yourselves.I promise nobody will ever forget Iguazu
Nov 13th, 2011 - 10:04 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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yankeeboy
13. I don't lie, I don't even have to exaggerate...

just search and find these...

http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/p/m/1991dc/

http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/p/m/1991dc/

http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/p/m/1991dc/

nice USA Non--profit giving the puerto iguazu children shoes:
http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/p/m/1991dc/
Nov 14th, 2011 - 12:30 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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O gara
1991 was 20 years ago teaboy The USSR was just done grow up the world has changed alot since then the Us is on a continual downward slope while Argentina zig zagged until the Kirchners came to power
Nov 14th, 2011 - 12:57 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Fido Dido
Iguacu falls are amazing and it's true why Elenor Roosevelt said when she visted it..“poor Niagra”. Best way to visit is, go to Foz Iguacu in the State of Parana, city is much cleaner and the nightlive offers more, and from there to the Iguacu falls.
Nov 14th, 2011 - 02:15 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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lucky
beautiful as the night like the moon when life gives light, can be admired from above by helicopter, very romantic recommended.
Nov 14th, 2011 - 02:53 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Forgetit87
“Don't go to the downtown it is full of filthy dirty beggar children with no shoes!”

Typical fredbdc comment. You were right, Think.
Nov 16th, 2011 - 05:42 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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chilly2010
I've been there, there are three countries, and the only really bad and deangerous for Americans is Paraguay. The Brazilian side is a bigger and more modern city, but as in any bigger city there is more crime, and it is true, there are some beggars, but most of them are selling stuff like chocolates, cigarrettes, and that happens in the 3 cities. The Argentinian side, on the other hand, is a smaller community, safer, and cheaper if you don't go to big chain resorts like the Sheraton. Beggars, actually no many more than what you will see on these days in every traffic light in several towns of the US. Go there, visit, explore, it will be an unforgettable wonderful experience. My recommendation: if you prefer night life, Foz do iguacu, Brasil; if you prefer nature and relaxation, Puerto Iguazu, Argentina. Just stay away from Paraguay, at least in that area.
Nov 16th, 2011 - 01:47 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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MarkWhelan
I can understand why Foz do Iguazu made it to the 7.
The falls are wonderful.
The surrounding scenery is amazing.
The cities that service the area are different. Yes the culture is different in each but if you want everything the same I have only one piece of advice. STAY HOME I am sure the rest of us will not miss your whining and complaining.
Nov 17th, 2011 - 07:29 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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