Foz do Iguassu stories
The main sources of income of Foz do Iguaçu are tourism and the generation of electricity by Itaipu Dam. It is known internationally for its attractions, bringing visitors from Brazil and all the world.
The most famous is the set of falls called the Iguassu Falls in the Iguazu National Park (Natural Heritage of Humanity listed by UNESCO), the Binational Itaipu Hydroelectric Plant (largest dam in the world in annual production of energy), the Marco Three Borders, the mouth of the Iguaçu River in the Paraná River (area where the borders of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay meet), the Friendship Bridge (border between Brazil and Paraguay) and the Brotherhood Bridge (border between Brazil and Argentina), Parque das Aves (approximately 900 birds of 150 species), among others.
The food is typical of the city is the Foz Pirá, but the GoldFish (fish scales found in the Parana River) Roast makes great success in local cuisine. Annually, it does the Contest Golden Baked, attracting thousands of people. Besides the typical Brazilian dish "beans and rice, accompanied by a steak and fries, and the dish from southern Brazil to Traditional Barbecue.
In Foz do Iguacu, there are several styles of restaurants, a variety of cuisines, including traditional fast foods.
The townsfolk are very responsive and receptive, easy to make friendship. The older people love to tell stories of the past, and the young people are fond of festivals and partys like dance clubs and bars.
We have a tremendous variety in the religious factor, most of then is Jesus Christ belivers, but found all kinds of religions, because here is a place that lives different nationalities together for being a triple border town.
The Famous Iguazu Falls were discovered by the Spanish discover Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca...
Legend of the Falls, the storie that all the old indians tell about how the Iguassu Falls was born. It is very funny, so check here.
Marcial Salaverry
Iguacu Falls, a place that was when God was with delusions of grandeur and decided to do something to show that he really exists. Who does not believe it, just go up there, and elate with one of the most beautiful spectacles that nature offers us.
Check here some Oddities of the Marvelous Iguassu Falls.
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