Near Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil — Southern Region (Central South America)
Alberto Santos-Dumont Memorial
Parque Nacional do Iguaçu
— Patrimonio Natural da Humanidade —
Posso dizer-ihe, Frederico Engel, que estas maravilhas em torno das cataratas não podem continuar a pertencer a um particular (Santos–Dumont) Foz, 25 de Abril de 1916.
Com esta estátua o sonho de Elfrida E. N. Rios, pioneira da cidade, tornou-se realidade. —Foz, 25 de Abril de 1979.
“Heights do not intimidate me.” —Santos-Dumont, Foz do Iguaçu
April 24, 1916.
“I can tell you, Frederico Engel, that these wonders around the cataracts cannot continue to belong to one individual,” —Santos-Dumont, Foz, April 25, 1916.
With this statue, the dream of Elfrida E. N. Rios, pioneer of the city, became a reality. —Foz, April 25, 1979.
Erected 1979.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Environment • Landmarks • Natural Features • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1836.
Location. 25° 41.524′ S, 54° 26.103′ W. Marker is near Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná. Marker is on Avenida das Cataratas (National Route BR-469). The memorial is southeast of Foz do Iguaçu, inside the Brazilian National Park at the end of BR-469, off the bus parking area and across the cataracts from the Argentine National Park. An admission fee is required to enter park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná 85853, Brazil. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca (approx. 1.3 kilometers away in Argentina); Bernabe Mendez Bridge (approx. 1.3 kilometers away in Argentina).
More about this memorial. The “nearby” markers in the Argentine park are NOT “within walking distance” of those in the Brazilian park—they are separated by the world’s biggest waterfall.
Regarding Alberto Santos-Dumont Memorial. The name of the nearby city, Foz do Iguaçu, means “Mouth of the Iguazú” in English.
Also see . . .
1. Alberto Santos-Dumont. Wikipedia entry. “Alberto Santos Dumont (1873–1932) was an early pioneer of aviation ... Santos Dumont designed, built, and flew the first practical dirigible balloons. In doing so he became the first person to demonstrate that routine, controlled flight was possible. This ‘conquest of the air,’ in particular winning the Deutsch de la Meurthe prize on October 19, 1901 on a flight that rounded the Eiffel Tower, made him one of the most famous people in the world during the early 20th century.” (Submitted on January 3, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Foz do Iguaçu. ... In 1916, Alberto Santos-Dumont visited the region and, impressed with the beauties of the region, suggested more attention of the government to the area and asked for the appropriation of the land where currently is the Parque do Iguaçu (Iguazu Park). Until 1917, this region had an owner, Jezus Val. The state appropriated the land in the next year, and, in 1939, the Parque Nacional do Iguaçu was created. ... (Submitted on January 3, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. UNESCO World Heritage Site; World's largest waterfall; Iguassu; Cataratas; Coati/Quati.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,526 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on January 3, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.