Iguazú

Flora and Fauna

Species such as jaguar (Panthera onca), ocelot (FelisPardalis), the yacutinga (Aburria Yacutinga), macuco (TinamusSolitarius) still located in the Iguazú National Park the survival conditions.

80 species of mammals including 5 species of cats roam the chiaroscuro camouflaged jungle.

The numerous waterways of the area are guarded by alligators, turtles and herons, which feed on smaller fish.

Countless varieties of insects, among which stand out a lot of colorful butterflies. 450 species of birds, which are displayed without shyness in the early hours of the morning and evening, can be easily observed, toucans, magpies, lapwings, parrots and the incredible swifts, the latter species unique to the Iguazú Falls area.

A native flora with over 2000 species: leafy ferns, bromeliads, orchids, palms and gigantic trees that support a wide variety of climbing plants, which provide permanent fruit that attract monkeys, deer, toucans, etc .