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Iguazú National Park ranks 2nd in global ranking
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Protected area in Argentina stands out in Condé Nast Traveller magazine selection
Iguazú National Park, located on the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls in Argentina, secured the second position in a ranking of the world's most beautiful national parks released by specialized magazine Condé Nast Traveller. The selection includes eight protected areas from different continents.
The top spot on the list went to Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in Maranhão, Brazil. Completing the ranking are Cabo Pulmo (Mexico), Yellowstone (United States), Banff (Canada), as well as protected areas in Namibia, Madagascar, and Tanzania.
Established in 1934 and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, Iguazú National Park encompasses approximately 67,000 hectares of Paraná Rainforest. The Iguazu River forms 275 waterfalls in the region, with about 80% of them located in Argentine territory.
The most emblematic point is Devil's Throat, a horseshoe-shaped waterfall. At this location, water drops approximately 82 meters. The average flow rate recorded is about 1,500 cubic meters per second, and can exceed 12,000 cubic meters per second during flood periods.
Source: 100fronteiras.com
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