Puerto Iguazú

All the information you need to prepare your trip to Iguazú Falls.

The Iguazú Falls

The Iguazú Falls, along with the Perito Moreno Glacier, are the greatest tourist icons in Argentina. Iguazú... "big waters". Waterfalls... a roar that breaks the air from miles away. Jungle... the sounds of wild animals and the backdrop of verdant...

How to get to Iguazú Falls?

To visit the Iguazu Falls you must get to Puerto Iguazú. This town is very well connected with the main cities in Argentina. The Iguazú International Airport receives flights from the main cities of Argentina, with frequent daily flights from Buenos Aires, the...

What to eat in Iguazú Falls?

There is a large variety of food to enjoy in Iguazú Falls area. Learn about the dishes that you must try! This is not only the meeting point of three countries, but also a destination for large amounts of immigration from northern Europe (popularly called...

What to buy in Iguazú?

The handicrafts typical of the region are the baskets (all kinds of baskets, but also rings, bracelets, swords, etc. and wood carvings. The fiber of the plants native to the area is the Guembé and natural dyes are in the...

What to pack for a visit to the Iguazu Falls?

Given the fact that the weather during most of the year is warm, the clothing should be comfortable and lightweight. In winter, however, you will need at least a light jacket since the nights are cool. It is also important...

What’s the weather like in Iguazú Falls ?

The park is characterized by a hot, humid climate, with average temperatures around 59°F (15°C) in winter and 79°F (26°C) in summer. Annual rainfall averages about 79 inches (2000 mm). While the falls are a year-round spectacle, spring—from September to...

Jesuit Missions Route

History remains that are still found in the south of Misiones Province. The architecture invites us to imagine the lives and poverty of inhabitants dwelling in a territory then divided. Our proposal is to travel along the Jesuit Missions Route...

Argentine Waterfalls

The visit to the Falls on the Argentine side is the excursion you can not miss on your trip to Iguazú. It is said that on the Argentine side people live the falls and from the Brazilian side covers. Know how to live the most reading this note! It is a full day excursion...

Ecological Rainforest Train

The Rainforest Ecological Train in Iguazú National Park makes visits to the Waterfalls more dynamic and protects the environment through a transport system of low impact on nature. The picturesque gas train, launched in 1907 in England, runs at speeds...

What are the Iguazu Falls like?

Describing the marvel... Learn how they originated, which and where the most important falls are, plus all the essential information to know this Wonder of the World. The Iguazú River is born in Brazil, in the mountain Serra do Mar, in Paraná. It flows gently...

Iguazú National Park

In order to preserve the sub-tropical rain forest that surrounds the waterfalls and the waterfalls themselves, two national parks were created: Iguazú National Park, in Argentina and Iguaçu Nacional Park in Brazil. The Argentine park, which is in the north of Misiones Province, was created on the...

Fauna of the Misiones’ Jungle

The attentive visitor to Misiones' forest will have the opportunity to observe many distinctive creatures in their natural habitat. Many mammals live only in defined areas of the jungle: they are tree dwellers and live in communities. One of the...

The New Wonder of the World

Iguazu Falls in Argentina, were finally honored as one of the New Seven Natural Wonders of the World, at a party hosted within Iguazu National Park, with the impressive "Devil's Throat " as the background. The festivities began with fireworks...

The Sub-Tropical Forest

Although the jewel of Iguazú are the waterfalls, the park is also the home of the most diverse eco-system in Argentina. This sub-tropical rain forest is found in southern Brazil, eastern Paraguay and the northeast of Argentina. Today, due to...

St. Ignacio’s Ruins and Wanda Mines

To visit the Ruins of St. Ignacio, declared a World Heritage Site is, after the Waterfalls, the most impressive excursion in the Iguazu area. The Jesuit Ruins of San Ignacio Miní have been declared World Heritage Site in 1984 and...

Plants and Flowers of Iguazú Falls

The Misiones Jungle, which surrounds the Falls, is one of the most bio-diverse areas of the world. Know the species that live there and which ones are in danger. The main characteristic of the flora is that there are multiple...

Brief History of Puerto Iguazú

Iguazu Port was born about 1609, when the first Jesuit missionaries were established, which remained in operation for over a century and a half. At the end of the 19 th. century the first “tourists” visited the falls. One of them was...

A Little Bit of Falls’ History

The waterfalls were discovered in 1541 by Adelantado Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca. Alvar Núñez was a different type of conqueror. It is enough to say that the book he wrote about his experiences is called Shipwrecked . . . although he set course for...

Waterfalls on the Brazilian Side

The visit to the Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian side allows a panoramic view of all the Falls, as if you were in the center of a big amphitheater. It covers a single path that allows a panoramic view of...

Big Adventure

The Great Adventure is the most exciting nautical excursion in the Waterfalls area. You definitely cannot miss the “Falls Baptism” The excursion begins in the port across from San Martin Island. From there, in semi-rigid rubber boats you will approach...

Waterfalls under a Full Moon

To watch the Iguazu Falls under a full moon’s light is a fascinating experience. Each month, during five days of the month while there’s full moon, you can take a different and beautiful excursion. It begins at the entrance to...

Itaipú Hydroelectric Dam

Itaipú Hydroelectric Dam is located to the north of Foz do Iguaçu, in the border between Brazil and Paraguay. It is one of the largest in the world. There is a visitor’s center where an audiovisual show is presented regarding the...