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Iguazu Falls National Park is situated on the border between Brazil and Argentina, within a basalt region that spans both countries. The Iguazu River, originating from the Misiones Mountains in northern Brazil at an altitude of 1,300 meters, flows 1,320 kilometers to meet Misiones Province in Argentina. When it reaches Iguazu, the river encounters a fault line, creating this magnificent natural waterfall landscape.

When the river reaches Iguazu Falls, it spans up to 4 kilometers in width, making it the widest waterfall in the world. The river is divided into many small islands, forming numerous tributaries. As the water flows down, hundreds of these tributaries form a spectacular chain of waterfalls. During the rainy season, with abundant water flow, these hundreds of waterfalls connect to form a massive curtain of falling water. The roaring sound of the rushing water can be heard as far as 25 kilometers away. The massive spray from the falls rises up to 150 meters high, and under the sunlight, vibrant rainbows often shimmer across the scene.

The Devil’s Throat is one of the most spectacular among Iguazu Falls’ 275 individual falls. Shaped like a horseshoe, curved like a throat, and formed by several connected waterfalls, it stands 90 meters high and 450 meters wide, earning the title of the king of Iguazu Falls.

In the 15th century, due to the local indigenous people’s limited understanding of the waterfall’s true terrain, and ships often being engulfed and wrecked here, legends arose calling this place the Devil’s Throat. It was believed that a devil lived here, feeding on humans, and the thunderous sound of the falls was the devil’s roar. The word IGUAZU (Iguazu) means "big water" in the native tongue of the local Macuco Indians. This stunning natural wonder continues to attract large numbers of visitors year-round, as well as filmmakers eager to capture the face of the Devil’s Throat.

 

 

 

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