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citruscinders · Joined: 27 Oct 2004 Posts: 49 Location: Canada

Don't say you're Canadian though... We have to pay $180+ (CAD) for visa and paperwork to get into Brazil.

waterdance · Joined: 18 Sep 2005 Posts: 54

i think i�m just going pay for the visa. i�ll probably report back on whether or not they actually check. according to brazilian consulate, american don�t pay a visa fee, but just a processing fee equivalent to what the us charges brazilian. so i guess it really is uncle sam�s doing and brazil is fighting back. who knows i might go to rio within 5 years anyways. btw where can i get passport pictures or is it simply any photoplace.

waterdance · Joined: 18 Sep 2005 Posts: 54

if you lie i hear new zealand is the way to go.

amy1982 · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 192 Location: Buenos Aires

i heard recently that if you stay for less than a week, you no longer need to have a visa. i have NO IDEA if that's true or not, but it may be worth checking out...

waterdance · Joined: 18 Sep 2005 Posts: 54

How much time do I need for the brazil side. i arrive late one day, one full day, and one half day before back to buenos aires. flights are limited so i cant be a chooser. How long did the remise take to get from puerto iguazu to brazillian falls. can i do brazil in 3'4 hours and catch a 4 oclock flight out of iguazu.

ksonnen · Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 24 Location: Texas, USA

The Brazil side is not nearly as extensive as the Argentine. You could do everything including the 15 minute remise in about 3 hours on hte Brazil side. 4 if you want to take it slower. Argentine side you could do hardcore in one day or more relaxed in a day in a half. The Argentine park entrance is 30 pesos for the first day and 15 for the second if you have your ticket certified at the entrance.

waterdance · Joined: 18 Sep 2005 Posts: 54

Both sides have a Macuco Trail. Which one is recommened.

amy1982 · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 192 Location: Buenos Aires

i've heard from several people who have gone recently that the brazilian side is better for the pure view and the argentine side is better for the hike and getting up close and personal with the garganta del diablo...

ksonnen · Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 24 Location: Texas, USA

Argentine macuco is the one i took. Take your bathing suit and you can swim in the pool at the bottom

waterdance · Joined: 18 Sep 2005 Posts: 54

i got to the airport today to go to the falls and they are on strike. they dont know for how long though. i am going to take the bus in a day or two. can anyone recommend a bus to take. it is going to be a long one. how often does the bus take b reaks. i cant imagine being stuck in their for 18 hours straight. is the route scenic at all.

waterdance · Joined: 18 Sep 2005 Posts: 54

I found 3 companies at Retiro.

Via Bariloche
Expreso Singer
Expreso tigre - Iguazu

I ruled out the latter since it stops every hour. Has anyone tried these or anyfeedback on them. Do they supply you with blankets and-or any type of meals. Anything I should know about these long bus rides.

ksonnen · Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 24 Location: Texas, USA

We took Expreso Tigre Iguazu, which is actually the same company as Via Bariloche. Its very nice. They do give you a blanket and pillow. We took the daily 6:30 cama bus and arrived in Iguazu about 10:30am. They stop, but you aren't allowed to get off the bus. They feed you tea time, dinner, and breakfast. There is a bathroom on the bus, but bring your own toilet paper. Its really very comfortable. They show movies, and we even played bingo. If you can get the seat on the top in the front right, you will be really comfortable .The front seats on the top have the most room, and if you get the right side, there won't be anyone sitting beside you. Just bring a book or music or something and you will be fine.

nomadamericana · Joined: 18 Dec 2004 Posts: 146 Location: Minneapolis, MN

I have been to both sides. The Argentine side is more extensive and there is more of a hike... a better chance to see the nature and possibly some animals from this area.... I saw an monkey, armadillo, and tucan. The Brazilian side you take this purple bus up to a trail/gift shop... take about a 20 min hike, see the falls, go back up to the gift shop and take the bus back to the front of the park. The view is a bit better on the Brazilian side and much easier if you are not into... um... nature or walking! Wink

I would say both sides are worth it... Have fun!!

benzella · Joined: 17 Nov 2005 Posts: 3

I am curious about the TEFL programs and am considering the EBC program in March. How did you choose it?

YanquiQuilme�o · Joined: 20 Oct 2005 Posts: 122 Location: Quilmes, Argentina