Discover Iguazú

A walkway leads right over the river to the edge of the "Devil's Throat," where massive amounts of water plunge downward with a deafening roar — the most impressive part of the entire waterfall system.

Two different trails each offer their own perspectives on the more than 270 individual waterfalls, from views over the cascades to walkways right at their base amid a fine mist.

Where the Iguazú and Paraná rivers meet, the borders of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay converge — a viewpoint in Puerto Iguazú offers a view of all three countries at once.

The national park is home to a rich wildlife of coatis, toucans and numerous butterfly species, observable along the shaded forest trails away from the main viewpoints.

Puerto Iguazú has its own international airport with direct flights from Buenos Aires, with a flight time of around two hours.

Spanish is the official language. Due to the proximity to Brazil and Paraguay, Portuguese is also frequently spoken, and hotels generally offer good English.

Thanks to the subtropical climate, Iguazú is practically a year-round destination, with April to June and September to October the most pleasant months without extreme heat.

Yes, many visitors combine both sides: Argentina offers proximity to the falls via walkways, Brazil the best panoramic view of the entire falls system — a visa for Brazil may be required.