Raypinions: If heaven was a place, Iguazú would be its name.

If heaven was a place, Iguazú would be its name… literally! The earthy smell, the sound of water plunging vigorously into the river, the sloshy mud between your feet and the never-ending jungle neighbouring both sides of the Misiones River is what I would call breathtaking. An oxymoron in itself as the same place which can take my breath away lands me in it's heaven! (haha) (ok, my jokes are lame I know!)

Let alone the beautiful waterfalls, residing in Iguazú is an experience in itself. Looking back on my decision, I am extremely happy that I chose to stay on the Argentinian side of Iguazú rather than on the Brasilian side. To my dismay, the town of Foz do Iguaçu (Brasil) was a little disappointing in comparison to Iguazú (Argentina). Foz do Iguaçu boasted concrete roads and moderns buildings, which was not the type of town I was expecting, especially in the heart of the Misiones jungle. Iguazú on the other hand was fairly natural with its woody-lodge style buildings, clay roads and greenery. Overall, the feng shui feeling of Iguazú Argentina delivered a healthy balance between jungle and town. And for those who'd rather stick to something a bit more metropolitan like, don't be put off by this. I still stayed in a hotel, had wifi and taxis were easily available.

Visiting Iguazú has made me appreciate nature and the jungle on a whole new level. No longer are crystal clear beaches with soft white sand the epitome of heaven. And well, if it has to be heaven, then Iguazú is… GOD! There's a real sense of tranquility and serenity by the waterfalls where humans and many other different species cohabit ate, live in harmony and respect each other. A great place for reflection!

A MUST for all visitors:
The Jungle experience boat ride is A MUST for anyone who is planning a trip here. Your trip will not be complete without this. I opted for a boat ride + jungle safari combo. The boat ride which lasted around 15-20 minutes takes you around Misiones Jungle with a few trips to some of the waterfalls surrounding the jungle. What actually makes the trip so worthwhile is the fact that the boat sails through, in and out of these waterfalls leaving you drenched and showered. I cannot explain how exhilarating and free you feel. It's like being on a roller coaster at Disney World but just a 100 times better!

The safari was exquisite! Especially since it gave me time to dry off and explore. Although the sun wasn't out, the sub-tropical weather was perfect and I was instantly dried.