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 MACUCO SAFARI
     

Lots of adrenaline and thrills! By jeep oro n foot along the woods to know the National Park, and a super adventure on special boats on the rapids of Iguassu river, coming very close to the Falls.

The great adventures has its head start at Macuco Safari’s entrance gate, located at km 25 of Rodovia das Cataratas, inside Iguassu National Park, with embarkation in open jeep-towed wagons that permit an unobstructed view of the scenery along the trail. During the stretch of three kilometers through the jungle, multi-lingual guides point out examples of the flora and fauna of the Park.

Orchids, palm trees, bromeliads, centenarian trees, as well as wild animals that occasionally cross the trail are pointed out by the guides.

Ecological trails, canyon, wild animals and a stupendous sight of the Falls are some of the attractions of this unforgettable tour.

The hike - The second stage, a stretch of 600 meters (optional), is a hike on a trail that leads to a waterfall baptized " Macuco Falls". The waterfall - perfect for a refreshing dip on days of intense heat - spills down from a height of approximately 20 meters. Access is via a stairway carved into the ancient rock. The last stop is the Macuco Safari docks on the Brazilian side of the Iguassu River.

In the water, inflatable bi-motor boats, constructed to withstand the rigors of the excursion, are secure and efficient vessels. Before embarkation, passengers receive life-vests and plastic containers in which to protect photographic and filming equipment. The boat travels up-river passing the canyon facing the rapids at a speed that permits the appreciation of the scenery.

aterfall shower - Rainbows, blue sky, mist and water in profusion, punctuate the spectacle that has as its high-point the area of the Falls baptized "The Three Musketeers". There the captain maneuvers the boat in order to get close enough to provide the passengers with a quick and refreshing shower. Since at the end of the fun everyone normally ends-up wet, the passengers more sensitive to cold should not dispense with extra clothes to use after the boat excursion