iguazu falls
TIME ZONE
GMT+3
GENERAL
Iguazu National Park, in Spanish Parque Nacional Iguazu, is located near Puerto Iguazú, Province of Misiones, in Argentina. It has an extension of 67,720 hectares (167.34 acres) within the Paranaense Forest ecoregion, and it’s one of the most incredible places you can visit in South America. The Iguazú River, which means “big water” in Guaraní language, flows into the Paraná River. It is 1,500 meters wide (0.9 miles), and runs through islands and islets to finally fall from a lava cliff formed 120 million of years ago.
GEOGRAPHY
The park shares with the Parque Nacional Iguazu, or Iguazu National Park in Argentina, one of the world’s largest and most incredible waterfalls in the world, with more than 270 falls. The area is home to many rare and endangered species of flora and fauna. The incredible clouds of spray produced by the number of waterfalls are conducive to the growth of lush vegetation.
LANGUAGE
The official language is Portuguese.
CURRENCY
Brazilian Real is the currency (abbreviation R$). Cash can easily be exchanged in hotels, authorised banks and travel agencies. International credit cards are accepted in most hotels, shops and restaurants. The exchange rate varies and must be checked at the hotel front-desk.
WEATHER
Weather in Rio in February is very warm and humid with little chance of rain. Days average 30 degrees.
HEALTH AND VACCINATIONS:
We strongly encourage you to discuss any required vaccinations for your travel with your GP.
A yellow Fever vaccination is required to enter Brazil, please maintain your certificate of vaccination as you may be requested to present this upon entry and exit.
If you have visited or transited one of the following countries in the last three months you’ll need to be vaccinated against yellow fever, and be able to provide an international certificate of vaccination: Angola, Benin, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Republic of Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Kenia, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, Venezuela.In addition, a yellow fever vaccination is compulsory for all travellers visiting the following Brazilian states: Acre, Amazonas, Amapá, Distrito Federal, Goiás, Maranhão, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima, Tocantins.A yellow fever vaccination is recommended for travellers visiting the following Brazilian states: Bahia, Espírito Santo, Paraná, Piauí, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, São Paulo.
Malaria and dengue are present in Brazil. Be sure to take proper precautions to avoid these mosquito-borne diseases.
Zika virus has been found in Brazil. Some travelers are at an increased risk including women who are pregnant or may become pregnant.
Seek urgent medical attention if you suspect poisoning, have a fever or suffer from diarrohea.
Vaccines or boosters usually advised: Tetanus and Yellow Fever
Other vaccines to consider: Hepatitis A; Hepatitis B; Rabies; Typhoid
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
There is no reciprocal health agreement with the Brazil. Comprehensive travel insurance is compulsory and a copy of your policy must be provided to CWT M&E.
CWT M&E are offering all AHA Study tour attendees 20% off travel insurance. Please email AHA@cwt-me.com or call 1300781 011 for a quote.
Medical facilities outside Rio de Janeiro and other major cities and resorts can be basic and in case of emergency you are advised to seek treatment in Rio or the nearest town/city. In an emergency dial 112 and ask for an ambulance.
FOOD AND DRINK:
Boil all drinking water or drink bottled water and avoid ice cubes. Avoid uncooked and undercooked food.
VISAS:
1. Refer to requirements for Brazil (under the Rio de Janeiro tab).
There is no limit on the amount of money a Brazilian or a foreign traveller may bring into Brazil. However, if a traveller carries a total of R$ 10.000,00 (ten thousand reais) or more, whether in cash, checks or traveller’s cheques, and whether in reais, dollars or other foreign currencies, he/she is required to declare that amount upon entry in Brazil.
If you have any questions please contact us on 1300 781 011 or email aha@cwt-me.com