The Iguazú Nationa Park has different species of animals and plants which try to be preserved in their natural habitat. Among the mammals there appear: the "Jaguareté", the "Gato onza" (a kind of cat), the puma, the monkeys, and the "mono aullador or caraya" (howler and monkeys or caraya.) The coaties, the "aguará- pope" ( a specie of bear), the "yurumí" (an ant bear) are also found there.

Among the reptiles there appear: the alligator, the alligators of the specie Tupinambis, the roguer and the different species of snakes.

The birds that belong to the forest of the Iguazú National Park are the following: the "magpie"( a kind of bird), the "huí-parrot" (a specie of parrot), the "Martín Pescador" (a kind of bird), the toucans, the thrushes, the woodpeckers, the herons, the teros, the swallows and the "yacutinga" (a kind of bird).

It is incredible all the insects that appear in this place, especially butterflies of beautiful colors, "mbariguí" ( a specie of insect), "ura" (botfly), mosquitoes and other species.

The fishing is very exciting there, the most famous species are the following: the "dorado" (swordfish), "manguruyú" (a river fish), "bagre" ( a kind of catfish), "chucho de río, morena, pacú" (kinds of fish), "salmón" (salmon), "corvina"(corvine), and other species such as "armado, mandové, boga, raya and pirá-yaguá".

The park has trees of 15 to 4 metres such as: "Anchico, Lapacho" (american timber trees), "Palo Rosa" (rose timber), "Guatambú amarillo y Blanco", "Seibo" (national tree), "Timbo", "Laurel" (laurel), Maté, "Fumo Bravo, Ambay, Turumá", "Cedro" (cedar), "Pacuapi", "Palmito" (palmeto), "Aguay" (star apple), "Azota, Caballo, Kokú", "Mandioca brava" (bitter cassava), etc. Including "Orquideas" (orchidaceous), "Bambuseas" (bambuseas), "Helechos" (ferns), "lianas", "Enredaderas" (climbing plants), "Epíferas" (epipheras), "Hemiparásitas" (hemiparasites), "naranjo" (orange tree), "Lapacho amarillo y negro", and "Palo Borracho" are also found there.

There are two paths which allow tourists to know the falls of the park in a number of different ways. The excursion begins on the lower path to appreciate the falls covered up in the mist and the clamor of the water that falls down. From the superior path it can be observed a panoramic view. The paths which were repaired, are placed 50 centimetres from the earth to avoid that the manhood modifies the flora and fauna of this place. The "Garganta del Diablo" is incredible, the excursion begins from the "Puerto Canoas" (Canoas Port) by boat up to the remains of the footbridge, and from this place there is an access to the overlooking. From the side of Argentina, the "Garganta" can be seen 50 metres away, and from the side of Brazil it can be seen 50 metres away. An admission ticket is paid to do these activities.

Options the park provides:

Oberá   -   Other Falls of Misiones   -   Wanda

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