Parque Nacional Iguazu – Argentina 3

Jet Boating at Iguazu

Garry and I opted to see the base of the falls from the water rather than by the lower trail.  This was a real 3D experience; not only could we see, hear and smell them up close, but feel them as well!!

Sitting in the back of a truck with around 30 other unsuspecting souls we were given a narration of the jungle that we drove through to get us down to the river where we would board our boat.  On went the life jackets and the biggest indication on what was about to happened were the huge heavy duty water proof bags that we were given. Under advisement from Rene, our guide, we placed our shoes into the bag along with anything else we needed kept dry. 

The falls were just as spectacular from the bottom just as much as they were from the top.  Unfortunately, all instructions were given in Spanish, so we could only guess at which point we had to stow away any last-minute valuables before it was too late.

Devils Throat was every bit as powerful at the bottom as it was from the top.  We sat and watched as the boat in front disappeared into the spray, not once but twice.

 But nothing could prepare you for the force of the water as the boat moved straight into its path.  Think ice bucket challenge minus the ice…. No that wouldn’t be enough water…  think swimming pool……  nothing and no one were spared, soaked to the bone is all I can say…