Misiones Province is located in the northeastern part of Argentina. It is bordered by Paraguay to the east and Brazil to the south. Here are some key details about its location:
- Capital City: Posadas
- Geographical Coordinates: Approximately 27.5° S latitude and 55.5° W longitude
- Nearby Cities: It is situated near the confluence of the Paraná and Iguazú rivers, close to significant cities like Foz do Iguaçu in Brazil and Ciudad del Este in Paraguay.
- Major Attractions: Besides the Iguazu Falls, Misiones is known for its lush rainforests, biodiversity, and the Jesuit Ruins (a UNESCO World Heritage site).
The Iguazu Falls are located on the border between Argentina and Brazil. Specifically, they are situated in the Iguazu National Park in Argentina and the Iguaçu National Park in Brazil. The falls are approximately 23 kilometers (14 miles) northeast of the town of Puerto Iguazú in Argentina and about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the city of Foz do Iguaçu in Brazil.
The coordinates for the falls are approximately:
- Latitude: 25.6953° S
- Longitude: 54.4367° W
The falls are one of the largest and most spectacular waterfall systems in the world, consisting of around 275 individual cascades.