Iguassu Falls and Surrounding Rainforest
Another great complement to a Rio de Janeiro excursion is a trip to the magnificent Iguassu Falls. Designated a Natural World Heritage site in 1984, this massive collection of 275 waterfalls on the border between Argentina and Brazil is 60 feet higher and three times as wide as Niagara Falls. The surrounding rainforest is home to many subtropical species, such as tapirs, anteaters, and howling monkeys. Blue Parallel can add four days to your Rio de Janeiro journey, where an additional $2,000 will also get you a jungle excursion and high-speed river rafting.
