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La Aripuca

Ruta 12 km 4.5, Puerto Iguazu 3370, Argentina
+54 3757 423488
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Ranked #11 of 20 attractions in Puerto Iguazu
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Amazing wooden structures and buildings. We stayed right across the road from this place and didn't realise how impressive it was. Well worth a visit.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

The locals made this huge homage to a tiny game trap. Now it's a huge tourist trap. Literally, the only thing to do here is shop in the three gift shops (there are more gift shops than there are 'attractions' here). Save your money.

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Cordoba, Argentina
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2012

We thought we would find a lot more. There are three gift shops and that is about all. The entrance fee should not be so high.

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Springfield, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

It was very convenient to my hotel-La Cantera Jungle Lodge-and only 20 pesos to get in. I was met by a guide who explained everything to me and then left me to explore on my own. It was very interesting and I enjoyed my visit.

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Torrance
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

A great place to learn a bit about the local customs and their building practices. Enjoyed touring the location and they had great hand crafted products available on site.

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NANDRIN-BELGIQUE
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

It is not worth...More shops and restaurants than things to see!

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munich
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

This small museum is well presented. A member of staff gives the history as you go in. There are some interesting ethnic products for sale. The ice-cream is delicious.

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Montreal
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

It gives you an insight into the loss of the natural forest and you get to see some amazing furniture made from the local wood. It's a family run set up with lots of shops to buy local crafts. It was okay. I don't regret going. But I would not put on my hit list for a friend going to... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

The installation was nice. The entance fee includes a guide which we had to wait for 15-20 minutes. After all he walked with us some 30 meters and explained about one old tree. After that he went on his way. The set up is one big souvenire shop, so if you are into that this is your place.

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Puerto Iguazu, Argentina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

Aripuca is the name of a small animals trap, used hundreds of years ago by the Guaranies, the first nation of the region. A local family made a giant copy of this trap with big trees recovered from the jungle. Nice place to visit.

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