· Open -

Construction began in 1939, was delayed by WWII and the hotel was opened in 1958.

· AKA -

Tropical das Cataratas

· Stars - *****

· History -

It took nearly 20 years to build the hotel due to the intervention of the second World War.

Originally it opened with 52 rooms but this was enlarged with new wings built in 1971 and 1982 to bring the number to 203.

It had a US$20 million refurbishment that was completed in 2010.

· Signature -

Pastel Pink Portuguese hacienda style exterior with a Colonial Tower

· Rooms -

187 Rooms and Suites @ $592- $1,847 - Room 1117 Cataratas Suite is the best room in the hotel.

· Claim to Fame -

Guests can visit the falls out of hours (9am - 5pm) avoid the crowds and have this Natural World wonder all to yourself

It is the first hotel in Latin America to qualify for the Environmental Management certificate in recognition of its ecological operating policies.

· Innovations -

Free Sun screen at the pool

· Feature -

Priority Access Helicopter rides - at sunset / Dawn entry into the Parque das Aves / Bespoke speedboat tour under the falls / Rainforest tours / Adventure sports - hiking, biking, rafting, bird watching, rappelling, and rock climbing

Views -

The sculpted grounds with their colourful tropical flowers, the rain forest (monkeys, toucans, pumas and over 400 species of birds) and the falls of course

· High Tea -

Pink Afternoon Tea - in the sumptuous Dom Pedro Lounge or out on the terrace - welcome drink, tea and coffee, sweet and savoury treats

· Facilities -

Large outdoor infinity pool (heated in winter) and bar / Children's pool / Private Pools in the Pool Suites / Cataratas Spa - sauna, steam rooms, massage / Tennis Courts / Gym / Meeting and Conference / Onsite boutique shop / Barber - beauty shop

Weddings - Click here for information

· Unique -

The only hotel located in Iguacu National Park with the ever present whisper of the falls and access outside of visiting hours which means you can have them without the crowds

· Restaurants -

Itapu Restaurant - Brazillian / International dishes - indoor / outdoor dining accompanied by the views and sounds of the falls

Ipe Grill - Brazillian BBQ with a creative edge cooked poolside. Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.

Tupi-Guarani - indigenous roast in the garden under the stars. Slowly cooked in the embers Tupi style - enact a tobacco ceremony with tribal elders.

Gazebo - enjoy a 5 course interactive dining experience in the garden

In room dining

Gourmet picnic on the lawn

Feijoada the National dish is served every Saturday afternoon by the pool. The Brazilian version of the Sunday Roast.

· Bars -

Pool Bar - nestled in a kaleidoscope of tropical flowers

Bar Taroba - perfect for sundowners on the balcony surrounded by lush rainforest watching the sun set over the falls - light snacks and a wide choice of drinks as well as live music in the evenings

Cahaca Experience - a guided tasting through the National drink

Wine Cellar - Wine Tasting

Sunset cocktails on the lawn - champagne and canapés

Sunset at the Tower - champagne and canapés

· Sights -

One of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World- The World Famous UNESCO Heritage Listed Iguacu Falls which consist of 275 waterfalls extending over 3 km in a 700,000 acre tropical rainforest. All but 3 of the falls are on the Argentinean side which means the best views are from the Brazilian side.

Itapu Hydro-electric Dam tour

The falls on the Argentinean side

Duty Free shopping in Ciudad del Este - Paraguay

Free trip to the Bird Park and guided walk to the Falls

Jungle treks to see amazing wild life such as toucans and giant butterfllies

Dawn walks - Morning walks

Full Moon walking tour - to witness the very rare sight of a Lunar Rainbow

Kayaking the Banana Trail

· Extra -

See Brazil in 'Countries'.