Although everyone knows the Iguaçu Falls, it is necessary to visit to have
fully aware of the magnitude of this monument of nature.
Along the way between Brazil and Argentina you discover how to visit the
Iguazu Falls, both on the Brazilian and Argentinean sides. As
to arrive, where to stay, when to go, what to take, what to do…

Location of Iguazu Falls
The Iguaçu Falls were chosen as a World Heritage Site by
UNESCO and also as one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World and it is not
for less. This jewel of nature is located in the Natural Park of
Iguaçu Falls, on the border between Brazil and Argentina.

Completely inserted in protected areas of the Iguaçu National Park in
Brazil (State of Paraná) and Iguaçu National Park in Argentina (province
of Missions).
So if you want to fully visit the site, you will have to hike both
countries. Don't worry, it's one of the most visited places in the world and everything
It is arranged that this happens easily.

How to get to Iguazu Falls?
The closest cities are Foz do Iguaçu, in Brazil and Puerto Iguazú, in
Argentina, the route to get to the Falls is well known in both places.

Best time to visit Iguazu Falls
The Iguazu Falls are located in a tropical forest area and
during the year they go through two seasons. Summer; the hot season and
humid, from October to March. With temperatures between 33º and 20º and Winter, the
relatively dry and cool season, from May to September. With temperatures
between 25th and 10th.

Although it generally rains throughout the year, the summer months tend to
occur more, but they are also the months in which there is more water flow in the
waterfalls. Ideally, it should not rain, although there is a large influx of
tourists all year round, in low season there are fewer lines for everything.
Therefore, the recommendation is to visit the Iguaçu Falls from May to
September, in the low season, with slightly more affordable prices and
more bearable temperatures to spend a great day in nature.
accommodation

Foz do Iguaçu is located about 30 km from the Falls and is the city considered
most multicultural in Brazil. The municipality also has the intersection of
Triple Frontier and the Itaipu Dam. In this city the type of accommodation is
more urban, being able to book city hotels, guesthouses, apartments…
Already in Puerto Iguazú in the north of Argentina, which is about 20 km from
Cataratas, is a small town, most attractive that connects the Cataratas and
the landmark of 3 borders (Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina), but a place
comfortable, cheap and safe place to stay. If you are traveling on a tight budget
or you like nature tourism, this option is recommended.

What to visit at Iguazu Falls?
How the Iguaçu River acts as a natural border, leaving a country to
each side, to see the entire cataract, it takes at least two days, one
to see the Brazilian side and another to see the Argentine side.
On both sides there are perfectly placed passages for
make the most of the region's natural charm, enjoying different
perspectives of all falls of the falls.

The order of travel on both sides is the same. You start walking from
on the north side of the Falls, while admiring the native flora and fauna and stopping at many viewpoints to take the best photos, up to the point
end of the Devil's Throat.

Devil's Throat
The Devil's Throat is the name given to the river's first waterfall.
Iguaçu. It is the most spectacular of all and is a U-shaped waterfall, with
more than 80 meters high. The force with which the water falls is such that it creates a
cloud of drops that splashes and doesn't let you see the bottom. Not to mention the sound
trembling of the falling waterfalls.

How to get around?
There are buses that cross the border between Brazil and Argentina daily to
take tourists to the Iguazu Falls. You will only have to show documents
at customs. At the entrance, the ticket is paid and you are taken on a bus
tourist that takes you directly to the start of the trail.

Many people wonder which side of the Falls is best to visit. In
In short, 80% of the falls are on the Argentine side and the most panoramic is on the side
Brazilian. So, the ideal is to visit both parts to see the waterfalls in
totality.

It's truly exciting! There you can enter an elevator to the
top viewpoint and to the restaurant and souvenir shops. It's really

a spectacular place that will leave you speechless, whether you are a lover
or not of nature.