Argentina is renowned for its natural beauty; there are several regions in the country that are stepped in natural beauty. Mesopotamia Region, located in the north east of the country is one such region. Boasting of states like Corrientes, Entre Rios and Missiones, it can be easily described as one of the few regions in the world that still retains its pristine natural beauty. The entire region is circumscribed by the Parana and Uraguay Rivers.
The biggest attraction of the region is definitely the Iguazu Falls. One of the fascinating waterfalls of the world, the Iguazu Falls attracts large number of tourist from all over the world for its breathtaking natural beauty. The waterfall features about 275 cascades and the semilunar Devil's Throat, which extremely popular with the visitors.
It is also a site of many adventure sports and is situated in the Iguazu National Park, which is another popular attraction of the region. The national park is a haven for wildlife and nature lovers and is home to multifarious species of animals and plants. Besides these, the Mesopotamia Region also boasts of other tourist sites that include the Jesuit monasteries in Misiones and the Ibera Wetlands.
The region also contributes in a major way towards the food production in Argentina. The southern section of the region accounts for the majority of the wood and flax, produced in the country. The region is also rich in flora and plants likeyatay palm, the Parana pine tree, tree ferns and orchid can be frequently seen in the area. If you love plants then you can definitely take a trip of the El Palmar National Park.
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