Iguazú Falls 阿根廷伊瓜苏瀑布
August 27, 2025
After a hearty breakfast, our driver met us promptly at 8 a.m. in the lodge lobby and drove us to the entrance of Iguazú National Park on the Argentine side. Thanks to arriving early and having purchased tickets online, we breezed through the gates without delay.
Our adventure began with Gran Aventura, a thrilling combination of a jungle truck ride and a speedboat journey up the Iguazú River. The boat roared straight into the spray beneath several mighty cascades, including San Martín and Tres Mosqueteros. From the river, the view of the waterfalls was absolutely breathtaking—walls of water crashing all around us. Within minutes we were completely drenched, as if caught under a giant natural shower.
Back on land, we changed into dry clothes and walked over to the train station for the trip to Devil’s Throat (Garganta del Diablo). Even though the ride is included in the park admission, we still had to pick up tickets for specific time slots. With an hour to spare, we grabbed a simple lunch—though we quickly realized we were not alone. Mischievous monkeys and bold coatis swarmed the picnic area, constantly scheming to snatch tourists food. We had to sit inside the wired cage to protect us. At times it felt as if we were the ones inside the zoo enclosure, watching them poke their paws through the wire mesh to steal a bite. Amusing and chaotic, it turned lunch into quite a show.
The train eventually dropped us at the trailhead for Devil’s Throat. The walkway stretched across shimmering wetlands, leading us to a massive platform directly above the roaring chasm. Although the trail itself was only about 1.4 miles long, it took us two hours to complete, as we lingered at every turn for photos of the magnificent panorama. Standing at the edge, with spray rising like smoke from the thunderous gorge, was nothing short of awe-inspiring.
After returning by train to the central station, we set out on both the Upper Circuit and Lower Circuit trails. Each offered unique perspectives of the waterfalls, equally stunning in their own way. Losing track of time, we messaged our driver to extend pickup by an hour—a luxury of having private transportation. That extra time allowed us to soak in the park’s beauty without rushing.
Back at the lodge, we rested briefly before heading into town for dinner. At Aqva Restaurant, we savored one final indulgence in Argentine cuisine, raising a toast to a day filled with adventure, nature, and unforgettable memories.
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在享用过丰盛的早餐后，包车司机准时在早上 8 点来到旅大堂接我们，驱车前往阿根廷一侧的伊瓜苏国家公园 (Iguazú National Park)。因为到得早，又提前在网上买好了门票，我们顺利而快捷地进入了园区。
我们的行程从 Gran Aventura 开始，我们也是提前在网上买好了票。这是一项结合丛林卡车与快艇冲锋的探险项目。去看瀑布之前，与朋友们一起讨论是否要参加坐船冲瀑布（阿根廷）还是坐船看瀑布（巴西），最后大家一致认为要体验一下更刺激阿根廷边的坐船冲瀑布。丛林卡车带着我们来到水边，每人发一个防水袋将自己的物品放入其中。快艇逆流而上，没多久便来到瀑布前，先转着让大家看看，然后就直接冲入圣马丁瀑布 (San Martín) 和三剑客瀑布 (Tres Mosqueteros) 的水雾之中。瀑布如白色巨墙般从天而降，气势磅礴，令人震撼。不到几分钟，我们就被彻底淋透，好似置身于大自然的豪华淋浴间。
回到岸上换好衣服后，我们走到小火车站，准备前往著名的魔鬼喉 (Devil’s Throat / Garganta del Diablo)。虽然车程已包含在门票里，但仍需领取对应时段的车票。在等待的一小时里，我们随便吃了点午餐，却被一群“捣蛋鬼”打扰——调皮的猴子和大胆的南美浣熊 (coatis) 四处徘徊，伺机抢夺游客的食物。为了安全，公园专门设置了铁丝网围起的大笼子让游客用餐，坐在里面仿佛成了动物园里的“展品”。那些南美浣熊很有攻击性，甚至会伸爪穿过铁网来偷食，闹剧般的场面既混乱又充满笑料。
小火车最终将我们送到魔鬼喉步道的起点。全程约 2.2 公里 (1.4 英里，往返) 的栈道横跨湿地，通向巨大的观景平台，俯瞰轰鸣的深壑。虽然路不长，但我们足足走了两个小时，因为一路上不停驻足拍照。站在平台边缘，瀑布水雾翻腾，宛如白烟冲天，声势震撼，令人屏息凝神。
返回中心车站后，我们又走了两条环线步道。上环线 (Upper Circuit，1.75 公里 / 1.1 英里) 提供居高临下的全景视角，而 下环线 (Lower Circuit，2.7 公里 / 1.7 英里) 则蜿蜒深入瀑布脚下，带来更加直接的震撼感。两条步道各有特色，同样令人惊叹。因流连忘返，我们只好给司机发讯息，将预定接我们的时间延后一小时——包车的灵活性尽显无疑。
回到旅馆稍作休息后，我们傍晚出门走到镇上，在 Aqva 饭店享用丰盛的晚餐。这是我们此行最后一次品尝阿根廷美食，我们举杯庆祝这一天的探险与奇景，也为阿根廷之行的圆满结束而干杯。