What to do in Iguazú on a rainy day

Punto Iguazú is a commercial promenade with a striking infrastructure, with large glazed premises and semi-covered areas. It among the most prominent shopping centers in the region. It offers fashion, gastronomy and entertainment. It has a total area of 8,000 square meters, the first stage, combines 50 commercial premises with recreational spaces for the whole family, all the comforts and a walk immersed in the natural environment that identifies the city.

Open Mall  Punto Iguazú has clothing stores and prestigious brands for both men and women. There are also clothing stores for babies and children. There are  technology, electro and home  stores such as: Samsung, Dormusic, Arredo.

There are a sector for sports, where you can find  mountain clothing, soccer, running, hockey and rugby   for all ages.

In addition, it has a  children's play area and several outstanding international gastronomy venues.

Punto Iguazú is located 10 minutes by car from downtown Puerto Iguazú on Aguirre avenue and República de Italia. It has free parking.

The opening hours are from Monday to Sunday from 10 am to 10 pm. The gastronomic places are open from 10 am to 2 am.

The International Memorial House Museum of Dr. Marta Teodora Schwarz is a place where you will be able to know the history and all the activities carried out by the first doctor of Puerto Iguazú and the entire region.  It is considered "The Angel of the Jungle" because with its work she saved and collaborated with countless people, since as a doctor at the Hospital she not only assisted the inhabitants of the northern region of the province, but also those of Paraguay and especially those of Brazil.

The museum is located on Avenida Victoria Aguirre 116 in Puerto Iguazú. During the tour you will see the sectors of the house where e lived the first doctor of the missionary territory, the waiting room, the office, the work instruments, its library, the photographs of the time and the diplomas of the outstanding doctor.

Marta Teodora Schwarz was born on March 8, 1915 in the Belgrano neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Her university studies were attended by the National University of Córdoba, where she was part of a class in which there were only six women. In 1945 she obtained the title of general practitioner, specialized in surgery and arrived in Misiones with his former partner and fiancé Rolandelli, who worked with the same profession in the town of Gobernador Roca.

The  first steps as a doctor were taken in 1948 in the town of Naranjito, where she settled in a modest wooden house with her mother. Later, she broke her commitment to Rolandelli, whom she planned to marry and requested the transfer to Posadas. She entered as an intern at the local hospital, but due to lack of professionals, she was sent to  Puerto Iguazú in 1949, where she arrived by boat and  She joined the Iguazú Hospital as a doctor.  She remained here until the day of her death on March 29, 2005.

In the first 10 years she attended clinics and operating rooms only with the collaboration of nurses. Home care was also common, and even crossing the Iguazú and Paraná rivers to help patients from different countries neighbors. Part of her life she worked in a public health house where the park rangers, the mayor and the people helped her.

Her arduous but silent work led her to be much loved by the people of Iguazú and in the 3 borders, where she was later baptized as“ El Ángel de la Selva ”since she was doing good without look at who. His physical loss was a great pain for all the people, the museum's foundation aims to remember his work and keep the solidarity and collaboration burning in the region

Guaminí is a hotel that more than providing accommodation focuses on giving a historical and cultural experience. Its construction and  designs are inspired by the architecture of the Jesuit-Guarani Reductions which is i They were established in the region during the 17th century.

If you are passionate about local history,  it even has its own Museum! In it, there is a model of the Jesuit Ruins, different objects of the Guaraní Culture and   show a panoramic projection where everything that happened at that time is relived.

It is located on the banks of the Paraná River (2.5 kilometers from the center), on the great Paraná jungle and close to the border between Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.

During the tour of its facilities you can also stop by its bar and “La Misión” restaurant, where delicious breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners are offered. The most recommended are its cuts of beef (loin, entrails and strip roast) accompanied by delicacies created by the executive chef such as potatoes stuffed with cheese and broccoli, rice with mushrooms or breaded asparagus.

If you go to dinner you can also enjoy the Tango live shows and international classics!

The hotel also has in the afternoon  a Spa Center, a space with a massage room and dry sauna and  an“ infinity ”pool overlooking the river.

If you want to enjoy a gastronomic experience right in the center de Iguazú, Argentina Experience is a different and entertaining alternative. In this  restaurant you will be able to discover regional cuisine while tasting exquisite wines. You will also learn to make the classic Argentine empanadas   and prepare some delicious mates.  It is an excellent option if you are looking for something to do at night!

Another fun point of this gastronomic encounter is that you have the opportunity to  share the table with people from different parts of the world  who also want to enjoy the typical dishes of Argentina. At the same time there are guides that explain in a fun way about the peculiarities of culture, customs and local food.  It is a unique dinner in which the  guests participate in the preparation of their empanadas, enjoy an exquisite tenderloin steak, make alfajores and create their own mate.

During the experience, everyone dresses with an apron and a chef's hat to be able to cook comfortably. The class begins with the preparation of a traditional empanada, a fun creativity contest is held  about the funniest pie! During the preparation you will be able to enjoy a picada (plate consisting of  cold cuts and fine cheeses  with  hot bread).

Then  all diners will be able to enjoy a juicy  sirloin steak, one of the best meats in Argentina. It will be prepared to the taste of each diner with some roasted vegetables Then they will serve at the table a pre-dessert of cheese and sweet, followed by an alfajor that each one is going to prepare (a sweet that combines a cookie with dulce de leche (caramel), melted chocolate fondue and coconut shavings). Throughout the meal you can enjoy  high-end wines from the famous Zuccardi line.

One of the most popular places to walk on rainy days is the Dutty Free Shop Puerto Iguazú, it is located near the head of the bridge that connects Argentina with Brazil and is surrounded by a magnificent jungle environment with closed premises and an entire two-story structure that combines innovation, creativity and originality.

The mall has an area of 10,000 m2 only of commercial premises, organized by product category, where you can find first international brands onals of electronics, perfumes and cosmetics, beverages, clothing and groceries. It also has covered parking, recreation spaces, bars and restaurants.

When you enter evil, you will live a magical journey thanks to the original staging that each of its premises exhibits with different decorations, reinterpreting the main tourist destinations in the world: from the elegant French capital, to the famous city of Venice or New York.

To achieve this distinctive imprint on your interior the best Argentine specialists in this type of murals and scenographies were summoned. All these characteristics make the Duty Free Shop Puerto Iguazú an unprecedented shopping trip in the Region that you will find entertaining to visit.

It has sectors of perfumery (fragrances and cosmetics), fashion and accessories (jewelery, watches, footwear and glasses), sportswear, electronics (digital cameras, tablets, notebooks, smartphones, game consoles, tv and audio), grocery stores  (sweets, gourmets, cafes and snacks), toy stores, wineries, beverage stores, travel items (backpacks, accessories, suitcases and bags ) and home and design (deco, kitchen and bathroom).

Exists in this city a  very particular private museum called “Images de la Selva", works in a building belonging to the Ob ispate of Iguazú and whose  sample belongs to Rodolfo Allou (Great-nephew of Jules Verne, who lived in this area and became involved with the history and customs of the Guarani). It is they exhibit numerous wood carvings that represent anthropomorphic figures, animals typical of this place,  the characters that lived in the fronds, the original professions and details of the life of the Jesuit missions. You can also see figures of Guarani legends.

Thick guatambú knots, araucaria slices and pieces of peteriby constitute the raw material used to create the valuable heritage of around 300 works of art. Among the exhibited works are“ Future mother ”( portrait of a pregnant aboriginal), "Paraguayan Chiperita", "Woman bitten by a viper" (carved in a single piece of cancharana), the representation of a missionary ax and profiles of the folk singer Jorge Cafrune and the writer  Horacio Quiroga, another in love with wild nature.

The Allou Museum is located 5 kilometers from the center of Iguazú, it can be reached renting a car and driving for 11 minutes along National Route 12 until the signposting of the place.

A good alternative for a rainy day can be enjoy of massages, relaxing baths and the heated pool of  Falls Iguazú Hotel Spa.

This outstanding hotel  is immersed in the jungle and has on its 4 hectares with large gardens , premium rooms and relaxation facilities:  “ Spa Guavira” has exclusive services and excellent attention from specialized staff. The most prominent sectors are:

- Bathroom Roman:   it is a circuit of powerful jets of water. It is recommended for the relief of stress and any tension of the body.

- Hydromassage:   is located next to the main pool. Hot water and water propulsion allow relaxation and decontract stressed areas.

- Massages:  treatments by expert professionals.

- Dry sauna and wet sauna:  chosen to clean the respiratory tract, tensions and eliminate toxins.

After a day of relaxation I recommend you visit the gastronomic area of Fall Iguazú, has three proposals esp specially thought:

- Karumbé Restaurant: It is a la carte or buffet. In the morning, it offers a full buffet breakfast, with a wide variety of regional foods. In the evening, specializes in traditional Argentine dishes, ideal for a romantic dinner.

- Lembú Grill Pool Bar: Is the perfect place to try different cuts of Argentine meat, in front of the hotel's immense swimming pool. It is open seasonally, for For this reason I recommend that you check its availability.

- Guyra Lounge: Is open every day from 5 pm to 12 pm and is a space to enjoy drinks and high-end wines.