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One sheet, vintage poster advertises a visit to
Iguazú National Park
in Argentina. The poster, with the text "VISITE EL PARQUE NACIONAL DEL IGUAZU," which translates to "Visit the Iguazu National Park," is a classic example of early tourism promotion for the park. The text also includes an address in Buenos Aires, "DIRECCION PARQUES NACIONALES INFORMES - B MITRE 559-BA," indicating it was used to promote the park in the capital city.
Iguazú National Park
was created in 1934 to protect the Iguazú Falls, one of Argentina's most significant natural wonders. The park and its Brazilian counterpart, Iguaçu National Park
, were jointly designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. The phrase "Conocer la Patria es un Deber" ("Knowing the motherland is a duty"), visible at the top of some versions of the poster, suggests the government's effort to encourage domestic tourism in the 1930s.
The poster depicts the famous Iguazú Falls with subtropical jungle foliage and a leopard-like animal, highlighting the park's scenic beauty and biodiversity. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including toucans, monkeys, and jaguars, and preserves a significant area of the Atlantic Forest. |
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