Sheraton Iguazú Resort & Spa
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The Sheraton Iguazu Resort is a five star
establishment overlooking the landmark Iguazu Falls
, in Misiones Province
, Argentina
.
, less than one mile from Devil's Gorge. The Park is an ecological reserve offering various activities such as bird watching, hiking, rafting and horse riding. The hotel itself was designed to complement the surrounding natural landscape and was opened in 1978; it was extensively renovated in 2003.
An important facet of the Sheraton Iguazu Resort is its spa
, an amenity added to the hotel during its 2003 renovation. This includes a sauna
, steam room
, physiotherapy, reiki
, shiatsu
, mud bath
s, vichy shower
, reflexology
, various types of massage
and other therapies, including herbal detoxification. Another popular hotel feature is the Lobby Bar, which offers unobstructed views of the Iguazú Falls
. The hotel also maintains a convention center, as well as its 176 rooms and four suites.
Five Star
Five Star are a British pop / R&B group, formed in 1983. Comprising siblings Stedman, Lorraine, Denise, Doris and Delroy Pearson, they were known for their flamboyant image, matching costumes and heavily choreographed dance routines...
establishment overlooking the landmark Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls, Iguassu Falls, or Iguaçu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River located on the border of the Brazilian State of Paraná and the Argentine Province of Misiones. The falls divide the river into the upper and lower Iguazu. The Iguazu River originates near the city of Curitiba. It flows...
, in Misiones Province
Misiones Province
Misiones is one of the 23 provinces of Argentina, located in the northeastern corner of the country in the Mesopotamiсa region. It is surrounded by Paraguay to the northwest, Brazil to the north, east and south, and Corrientes Province of Argentina to the southwest.- History :The province was...
, Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
.
Overview
The Sheraton Iguazú Resort is located inside the Iguazú National ParkIguazú National Park
The Iguazú National Park is a national park of Argentina, located in the Iguazú Department, in the north of the province of Misiones, Argentine Mesopotamia. It has an area of . -History:...
, less than one mile from Devil's Gorge. The Park is an ecological reserve offering various activities such as bird watching, hiking, rafting and horse riding. The hotel itself was designed to complement the surrounding natural landscape and was opened in 1978; it was extensively renovated in 2003.
An important facet of the Sheraton Iguazu Resort is its spa
Spa
The term spa is associated with water treatment which is also known as balneotherapy. Spa towns or spa resorts typically offer various health treatments. The belief in the curative powers of mineral waters goes back to prehistoric times. Such practices have been popular worldwide, but are...
, an amenity added to the hotel during its 2003 renovation. This includes a sauna
Sauna
A sauna is a small room or house designed as a place to experience dry or wet heat sessions, or an establishment with one or more of these and auxiliary facilities....
, steam room
Steam room
A steam room is an enclosed space with large amounts of high temperature steam, creating a high humidity environment. People sit in this room in a similar way to a sauna , for relaxation and purported benefits to health and well being. They can be commonly found in gyms, sanitariums and health...
, physiotherapy, reiki
Reiki
is a spiritual practice developed in 1922 by Japanese Buddhist Mikao Usui. The teaching was continued and adapted by various teachers. It uses a technique commonly called palm healing as a form of complementary and alternative medicine and is sometimes classified as oriental medicine by some...
, shiatsu
Shiatsu
Shiatsu is Japanese for "finger pressure;" it is a type of alternative medicine consisting of finger and palm pressure, stretches, and other massage techniques. There is no scientific evidence proving that shiatsu can treat any disease, but shiatsu practitioners promote it as a way to help people...
, mud bath
Mud bath
A mud bath is a bath of mud, commonly from areas where hot spring water can combine with volcanic ash. Mud baths have existed for thousands of years, and can be found now in high-end spas in many countries of the world....
s, vichy shower
Vichy shower
A Vichy shower is a kind of shower in which large quantities of warm water are poured over a spa patron while he or she lies in a shallow wet bed, similar to a massage table, but with drainage for the water....
, reflexology
Reflexology
Reflexology, or zone therapy, is an alternative medicine involving the physical act of applying pressure to the feet, hands, or ears with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion...
, various types of massage
Massage
Massage is the manipulation of superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to enhance function, aid in the healing process, and promote relaxation and well-being. The word comes from the French massage "friction of kneading", or from Arabic massa meaning "to touch, feel or handle"...
and other therapies, including herbal detoxification. Another popular hotel feature is the Lobby Bar, which offers unobstructed views of the Iguazú Falls
Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls, Iguassu Falls, or Iguaçu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River located on the border of the Brazilian State of Paraná and the Argentine Province of Misiones. The falls divide the river into the upper and lower Iguazu. The Iguazu River originates near the city of Curitiba. It flows...
. The hotel also maintains a convention center, as well as its 176 rooms and four suites.