The core area of the “Devil’s Throat” at Iguazu Falls in Argentina is collapsing at a rate of 3 centimeters per year. The morning mist of the waterfall, recorded on film cameras ten years ago, has now seen a 15% change in water flow—some scenery is destined to be sealed only in the amber of a specific time and space.
📽️ Flying directly from Buenos Aires to Iguazu, landing in the town of Iguazu after a two-hour flight, and following the camera angles from Wong Kar-wai’s films, I finally found the answer at the end of Argentina. 🇦🇷 Composed of 275 individual waterfalls, Iguazu Falls spans about 3 kilometers and is hailed as the world’s largest waterfall system.
📍 Standing before the “Devil’s Throat,” 1,756 cubic meters of water per second plunges from a height of 82 meters, tearing through the red earth of Brazil, the grasslands of Argentina, and the hills of Paraguay, only to stitch them back together with its roar. In that moment, all mental exhaustion was overshadowed.
When the camera lens was blurred by the mist, I suddenly remembered the line from the movie, “Why don’t we start over?” But facing this natural wonder that has existed for two million years, I suddenly felt that all regrets would be washed away by time into new possibilities.
🌐 [Stayed overnight in the border town of Iguazu]
Iguazu Town, a border city that thrives because of the falls, serves as a hub for tourist information, with bus stations connecting to the national parks on both the Brazilian and Argentine sides of the Iguazu Falls, as well as neighboring countries Brazil and Paraguay. Cell phone signals hop between the three countries. In the evening, gazing at the majestic Iguazu River, it dawned on me that I was just a few hundred meters from the border.
⚡ [Astonishing Waterfall Experience]
👉🏻 Devil’s Throat Rush: When the speedboat rushes into the waterfall, the mist instantly soaks you through, even a waterproof phone case can’t withstand the “enthusiasm” of the falls, but the adrenaline rush makes you want to do it again.
👉🏻 Panoramic Loop: Walking along the Upper Walk loop on the Argentine side, the 2,700-meter-wide waterfall system unfolds before your eyes, with rainbows appearing and disappearing in the mist, like nature playing a light and shadow magic trick.
1️⃣ **Coati Caper**: Watch out for these mischievous little bandits! Just when you least expect it, they’ll swoop in and make off with your snacks. My samosa? It became their prized trophy in the blink of an eye. Pro tip from the staff: Those claws are razor-sharp, so it’s smarter to surrender and step back rather than risk a tussle.
2️⃣ **Butterfly Ballet**: Imagine this: butterflies adorned with mesmerizing patterns gently land on your hand, while on a hike, you find yourself enveloped by hundreds of radiant blue morpho butterflies. Their wings shimmer like iridescent jewels under the sunlight, casting a surreal glow that feels almost otherworldly. No phone camera can truly capture the magic of this moment—you might even be tempted to catch one as a keepsake (though we wouldn’t recommend it).
3️⃣ **Transportation Thrill**: Hop aboard the forest train for a ride straight to the grand finale, the breathtaking “Devil’s Throat.” As the train winds its way through the lush rainforest, keep an eye out—suddenly, the window reflects the silhouette of howler monkeys swinging through the canopy. The hush that falls over the entire train as everyone leans in to witness nature up close is more awe-inspiring than anything you’d see in a documentary.
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