IguazÚ - IguaÇu - The Forest of Waterfalls

Synopsis

One in a series of book and accompanying DVD packages devoted to specific World Heritage sites. The guides include information written by local professionals so as to provide the visitor with all the necessary elements to fully appreciate each site in its global dimension. Together with suggested itineraries, the guides include information on the history, culture and life of the people who used to live or still live in the site to this day. An accompanying DVD gives background information and shows the main sights.
The Devil’s Gorge, fed by the river Iguazú, is a stunning waterfall 70 metres in height, which serves as a barrier separating two National Parks, one of which is in Argentina and the other in Brazil. Both have been declared World Heritage sites.
This is just one of a collection of breathtaking waterfalls, which cascade the border, forming one of the most amazing natural beauties of the Southern American continent.
In the area surrounding the waterfalls, a virgin rainforest has developed. Several arboreal and bushy species can be found in the area, some of which are in danger of extinction. Animals such as the jaguar, the puma and the tapir, all three protected species, live in the forest along with a variety of vertebrates and invertebrates. The forest also hosts a great number of brightly coloured butterflies who add their beauty to this outstanding environment.

Series

Unesco World Heritage Guides, Series

Language

English

Year of release

2002

Year of production

2002

Notes

Accompanying book by Carlos A. Duprez, Alicia Liva, Marcelo Almirón and Justo Herrera

Subjects

Environmental science; Geography

Keywords

Argentina; Brazil; ecology; ecosystems; national parks; rain forest; waterfalls

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 0

Price

30 Euros

Availability

Sale

Year

2005

Production Company

Name

UNESCO

Notes

See: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation

Online Retailer

Name

UNESCO Publishing

Web

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