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UNESCO waterfalls · Argentina

Iguazu

One of earth's greatest waterfalls — 275 cascades in subtropical rainforest, alive with toucans and coatis.

Getting there

Fly into Puerto Iguazú (IGR) from Buenos Aires; on the Brazil/Paraguay border

Best for

The Iguazú waterfalls, the Devil's Throat, Atlantic rainforest, toucans, coatis

The land

A vast waterfall system in subtropical Atlantic rainforest on the Argentina–Brazil border

Good to know

The Argentine side has the walkways; the Devil's Throat is the thunderous climax

What it is

Iguazú is one of the natural wonders of the world — 275 waterfalls thundering through subtropical rainforest on the Argentina–Brazil border.

Wider than Victoria and taller than Niagara, Iguazú Falls is a two-mile arc of 275 cascades set in lush Atlantic rainforest. The Argentine side's walkways lead right over the falls to the Devil's Throat, where the river collapses into spray, while the forest around teems with toucans, coatis, capuchin monkeys and clouds of butterflies.

The reason to come

The great waterfalls

Iguazú overwhelms the senses — water, rainforest and wildlife on an epic scale.

The Devil's Throat

The thunderous climax where the river plunges into spray.

Walkways & boats

Catwalks over the falls and boat rides into the cascades.

Rainforest wildlife

Toucans, coatis, capuchin monkeys and butterflies in the forest.

Worth knowing

A natural wonder

Iguazú's scale and setting place it among the greatest waterfalls on earth.

When to come — honestly

A year-round wonder.

Year-round

Best

The falls are spectacular all year; the forest is warm and humid throughout.

March – May

Good

Pleasant temperatures and strong water flow after the summer rains.

August – October

Good

Milder, drier weather and good wildlife activity.

It is hot and humid most of the year; water levels vary, but the falls impress in any season.

Context

The subtropical north

Iguazú is Argentina's subtropical showpiece, a complete contrast to the Patagonian south.

It features on the longer Argentina and cross-country itineraries.

We add Iguazú as the subtropical counterpoint to Patagonia's ice and peaks.

Beyond the obvious

More to Iguazú Falls.

Devil's Throat

The walkway to the great cascade.

Falls boat ride

Into the spray below the falls.

Rainforest trails

Toucans, coatis and monkeys.

Why Wild Voyager

We connect the continent's extremes.

Argentina's highlights are far apart — glaciers, falls and whale coasts. We handle the domestic flights and timing so the pieces fit into one smooth trip.

Handpicked stays

We choose the lodge or estancia that fits your dates and group, not whatever is left.

We time it right

We build your visit around the season and the wildlife that delivers.

Journeys

Trips through Iguazu

4 Days · 3 Nights

Ultimate Southern Andes Expedition

Where to stay

Where you can stay in Iguazu

Signature Collection

Signature

Gran Meliá Iguazú

The only hotel inside the Argentine park, with falls views from the rooms.

Luxury Collection

Luxury

Loi Suites Iguazú

A rainforest hotel near the falls, set among the Atlantic forest.

Classic Collection

Classic

Mercure Iguazú Hotel

A comfortable hotel in Puerto Iguazú, a practical base for the falls.

Wildlife you may see

Birds Primates

Plan your Iguazú Falls journey.

Walk over the great falls and explore the rainforest. Tell us your dates and we will build the route around it.

Plan a Iguazú Falls trip

Field notes, now and then.

Where to go · When to go · Wildlife in season