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Northeast · Misiones
National ParkIguazú
The falls: one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
25.68° S · 54.44° O
- Established
- 1934
- Area
- 67,000 ha
- Ecoregion
- Atlantic Forest
- Gateway
- Puerto Iguazú
Over 250 falls in the Atlantic Forest, with walkways that reach the Devil’s Throat. A UNESCO World Heritage Site with toucans, coatis and a jungle as worthwhile as the falls.
Highlights
- The Devil’s Throat from the balcony over the upper Iguazú river.
- The Lower Circuit, so close to the falls you feel the spray.
- Full-moon walks to the Devil’s Throat.
- Walking the Macuco trail early to see birds and monkeys.
Getting there
✈By plane
Aeropuerto Internacional Cataratas del Iguazú (IGR)
Flights from Buenos Aires and other cities. The park is a few kilometres from the airport by taxi or transfer.
⛰By car
RN 12 · RN 14 · RN 101 — 1,300 km from Buenos Aires
From Posadas it is 320 km on RN 12 and RN 101 to the entrance. Park parking is paid.
◍By bus
Terminal de Ómnibus de Puerto Iguazú
Long-distance buses from across the country; regular buses run from the terminal to the park, 18 km away.
Trails
Difficulty
Duration
Difficulty: EasyModerateHardExpert
Paseo Superior
One-way walkways without stairs overlooking the canyon where the falls begin. Accessible for everyone.
- Distance
- 1.85 km
- Duration
- 1 h
- Elevation gain
- —
- Difficulty
- Easy
Loop
Paseo Inferior
Walkways with stairs that drop almost to the foot of the falls. The wettest, most intense experience.
- Distance
- 1.75 km
- Duration
- 1.5 h
- Elevation gain
- —
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Loop
Garganta del Diablo
From the Garganta station of the Ecological Train, 1,100 m of walkway over the upper Iguazú river to the balcony over the main fall.
- Distance
- 2.2 km
- Duration
- 1.5 h
- Elevation gain
- —
- Difficulty
- Easy
Out and back
Sendero Macuco
A rustic footpath through the jungle to the Arrechea waterfall. Best for birds and wildlife; ask for the leaflet at the visitor centre.
- Distance
- 7 km
- Duration
- 3 h
- Elevation gain
- —
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Out and back
Distances, elevation gain and times are approximate and change with the season. Check each trail’s status with the park before setting out.
Where to stay
Hotel$$$$
Gran Meliá Iguazú
Dentro del parque (Área Cataratas)
Hotel inside Iguazú National Park, facing the falls, with a pool and views of the Devil’s Throat.
Hotel website ↗Lodge$$$
Selva sobre la RN 12, cerca de Puerto Iguazú
Lodges in the jungle, to hear the Misiones night and head out early for birds.
Hotel$$
Puerto Iguazú
The widest choice, 18 km from the park and close to the Triple Frontier landmark.
Lodge$$$$
Awasi Iguazú
Selva Iryapú · Puerto Iguazú
Luxury rainforest lodge with private villas, a private guide and tailor-made excursions.
Lodge website ↗Hotel$$$
Loi Suites Iguazú
Selva Iryapú · Puerto Iguazú
Hotel surrounded by the Iryapú rainforest, with swimming pools and forest-view rooms.
Hotel website ↗Lodge$$
La Aldea de la Selva Lodge
El Dorado s/n · Puerto Iguazú
Lodge in the Puerto Iguazú rainforest, with swimming pools and El Nido restaurant.
Lodge website ↗Lodge
OVERO Lodge & Selva
RN 12 km 5 · Puerto Iguazú
Eight private rainforest villas with terraces, two swimming pools, Yateí Spa and Perobal restaurant. Children aged 9 and over are welcome.
Lodge website ↗
Before you go
- The park opens 8 am–6 pm; last entry is 4 pm and the last train to the Devil’s Throat leaves at 3:30 pm.
- Arrive early and keep to the time on your ticket. Allow a full day for the Argentine side.
- Full-moon walks are booked online and cancelled if it rains.
- Don’t feed the coatis: they bite and get sick.
Plan your journey to Iguazú
We design private trips at each traveller’s pace: hikes, local guides and carefully chosen stays. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply within 48 hours.