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Discover Peru's Hidden Treasures
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Iguassú Falls - Hotels Favourite Tropical Das Cataratas, Brazilian side 4+ Bourbon Cataratas, Brazilian side 4 First opened in 1958, Tropical das Cataratas is the only hotel located within the boundaries of Iguassú National Park on the Brazilian side and is just a few metres away from the magnificent falls. Surrounded by lush subtropical rainforest, the hotel stands grand with its classic colonial architecture, tiled roof and pale pink walls. As well as the beautiful woodwork and elegant lounges within the hotel, there are also fantastic leisure facilities, including an impressive free-form pool, tennis courts and a games room with table tennis and billiards. Guests can enjoy a selection of international and regional cuisine in the Itaipu Restaurant, or sample traditional Brazilian barbecued fare at the poolside Ipé Bar and Grill, while the terrace of the Taroba Bar is a great place to relax with a drink and watch the many species of birds which inhabit the hotel's pleasant gardens. There are spectacular panoramic views of the falls and the Iguassú River canyon from the belvedere on the hotel roof. Facilities 2 restaurants · 2 bars · terrace · business centre · games room · large outdoor pool · tennis courts · gift shop · laundry · kids' pool · kids' club Rooms 202 rooms & suites · mini-bar · cable TV · air-con · 24hr room service Located close to the town of Foz do Iguassú, 22km from the falls themselves, the Bourbon Cataratas is a modern hotel set in subtropical gardens and with its own rainforest reserve which offers an excellent variety of leisure facilities, along with comfortable and spacious accommodation and a good selection of restaurants and bars. A great option for families, the hotel has its own kids' club with educational and ecological activities sitting alongside a variety of watersports and games. Facilities 3 restaurants · 2 bars · business centre · games room · fitness centre · 3 pools · tennis · health club · sauna · beauty parlour · laundry · kids' pool · kids' club Rooms 311 rooms & suites · mini-bar · cable TV · internet access · air-con · 24hr room service Map ref: 1 1 Prices per person per night, including breakfast, in £'s from Standard Twin Single Superior Twin Single 01Jan08-31Mar08 01Apr08-31Jul08 01Aug08-31Mar09 60 57 60 120 114 120 01Jan08-31Mar08 01Apr08-31Jul08 01Aug08-31Mar09 69 66 69 137 132 137 Map ref: 2 2 Luxury 01Jan08-31Mar08 01Apr08-31Jul08 01Aug08-31Mar09 Twin 80 77 80 Single 160 154 160 Prices per person per night, including breakfast, in £'s from Superior Twin Single 01Jan08-31Dec08 01Jan09-31Mar09 42 44 79 88 Premier Yacutinga Lodge, Argentine side Sheraton Internacional Iguazú Resort 4+ Enjoying an enviable location in the heart of the national park on the Argentine side, the Sheraton Internacional Iguazú is set in beautiful subtropical gardens within walking distance of the spectacular falls. Many of the guestrooms offer incredible views of the Devil's Throat waterfall, as do the hotel's public areas, and the pleasant sound of falling water is an ever-present accompaniment to any stay here. In addition to its stunning situation, the Sheraton has an equally impressive range of facilities, with a choice of restaurants and bars, a beautiful pool which overlooks the falls, a modern and fully equipped fitness centre, as well as tennis courts and a putting green. A wide variety of treatments are available at the SEDA spa, along with a spacious relaxation room and therapeutic whirlpool bath. Facilities restaurant · lobby bar · pool bar · sundeck · business centre · gym · outdoor pool · hydro-therapy whirlpool · tennis · spa · sauna · laundry · kids' pool Rooms 180 rooms & suites · mini-bar · cable TV · aircon · 24hr room service · balcony Map ref: 3 3 Prices per person per night, including breakfast, in £'s from Wood View Twin Single Falls View Twin Single 01Jan08-29Feb08 01Mar08-27Dec08 28Dec08-31Mar09 84 96 106 167 192 212 01Jan08-29Feb08 01Mar08-27Dec08 28Dec08-31Mar09 106 122 134 212 244 268 Set in pristine Argentine Adventure rainforest, 42km from the mighty Iguazú Falls, the Yacutinga Lodge is a perfect place to spend a couple of nights after a visit to the falls. 20 rustic yet comfortable rooms are located in small, independent buildings built in harmony with its natural surroundings. The Grill restaurant serves traditional, homemade food and there also is a bar with a large fireplace and an eccentrically-shaped pool blending in perfectly with nature. The Yacutinga lodge is ideal to relax, enjoy the forest's peace and tranquillity and observe the local flora and fauna. Alternatively, there is a diverse range of outdoor activities with an eco-tourism focus on offer, including soft adventures such as guided eco nature treks through the pristine rainforest, birdwatching and boat trips to name just a few. Prices from £284 per person for a 2-night package, including return transfers, 2 nights accommodation including all meals, night walk, boat tour, guided afternoon walk & self-guided interpretation trails. Brochure prices may change, see booking conditions 29