The province of Misiones extends to the farthest northeastern tip of Argentina. Bordered by Paraguay and Brazil, it is best known for its immense waterfalls and
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crop. The capital city of Posadas lies on the western side of the Parana River and is connected to Paraguay by the San Roque Gonzalez de Santa Cruz Bridge.
One of the main attractions of the province is Iguazu Falls, a series of spectacular waterfalls on the Iguazu River, which are shared with Brazil. Two-thirds of the falls lie within Argentina's border inside Iguazu National Park. Visitors can view the falls from a number of walkways and trails. There is a train from the park entrance to the trails, plus a ferry that will take you to San Martin Island in the middle of the falls.
Iguazu means "big water" in native Guarani, an appropriate name considering that there are over 275 cascading waterfalls spanning more than two miles on the Iguazu River. The 210-foot falls are taller and twice as wide as Niagara Falls.
Another attraction to visitors are the many Jesuit missions located within the province. Well-preserved ruins can be viewed at San Ignacio Mini, 30 miles outside of Posadas. The baroque-style architecture of the mission was constructed in the 1600's.
The weather in Misiones is subtropical and very humid, with the average temperature around 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 Celsius) all year. There is no dry season in the province.
The province is easily accessed by General Jose de San Martin Airport (airport code "PSS"), just outside of the city of Posadas, or Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport (airport code "IGR") serving the city of Puerto Iguazu. Flights can be arranged from Buenos Aires and other cities in Argentina. You can also find and compare rates for hotel accommodations and car rental in the province.
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extends to the farthest northeastern tip of Argentina. Bordered by Paraguay and Brazil, it is best known for its immense waterfalls and
yerba mate
crop. The capital city of Posadas lies on the western side of the Parana River and is connected to Paraguay by the San Roque Gonzalez de Santa Cruz Bridge.
