💦 Iguazú, Argentina & Brazil
Things to do in Iguazú Falls
A thundering chain of 275 waterfalls in the jungle
A favourite for honeymoons
Iguazú Falls is one of the world’s great natural wonders — a 2.7km chain of around 275 waterfalls straddling the Argentina–Brazil border, crashing through subtropical jungle full of toucans and coatis. The two sides offer different experiences: Argentina puts you among the falls on long walkways, Brazil gives the sweeping panorama.
Misty rainbows, jungle and one of nature’s most jaw-dropping spectacles — unforgettable together.
Time needed
2 days (one per side)
Best time
Year-round, but the falls are fullest and most dramatic in the wetter summer (December–March, also hot and humid)
Region
Iguazú, Argentina & Brazil
Don’t miss
The Devil’s Throat
The Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat) is the showstopper — a horseshoe chasm where the river collapses in a deafening, mist-blasting roar. On the Argentine side a walkway delivers you to its very lip; the Brazilian side frames the whole panorama.
Check availability on GetYourGuideTop things to do in Iguazú Falls
- The Devil’s Throat walkway on the Argentine side.Find tours
- The panoramic walkway and viewpoints on the Brazilian side.Find tours
- A speedboat ride right under the falls.Find tours
- Jungle trails with toucans, coatis and butterflies.
- The Itaipú Dam or a bird park on the Brazil side.
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How to get to Iguazú Falls
Fly into Puerto Iguazú (Argentina) or Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) — both have airports minutes from the falls, with connections from Buenos Aires, Rio and São Paulo. Many visitors see both sides over two days (check visa rules for crossing the border).
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Best time to visit
Year-round, but the falls are fullest and most dramatic in the wetter summer (December–March, also hot and humid). Spring and autumn offer comfortable temperatures and strong flow.
Iguazú Falls tips
- Do both sides if you can — Argentina to get among the falls, Brazil for the panorama.
- You’ll get soaked at the Devil’s Throat and on the boat — bring a poncho and a dry bag.
- Check visa requirements before crossing the Argentina–Brazil border for the second side.
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