Iguazu Falls
Overview
Witness the awe-inspiring Iguazu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where cascading water thunders down in a breathtaking spectacle. Experience the diverse flora and fauna of the surrounding rainforest, taking a boat trip to feel the power of the falls up close.
Best Time to Travel
Best Months
April to May and September to October
During these months, temperatures are mild to warm, typically ranging from 20-30°C (68-86°F), with lower humidity and less frequent, lighter rainfall compared to summer.
Months to Avoid
December to February - High heat, humidity, and heavy rainfall make it uncomfortable, plus it's a peak holiday season with larger crowds.
Consider visiting during other months
Peak Season
July (mid-year school holidays), December to February (summer holidays and Carnival), and Easter week.
Expect larger crowds and higher prices
Top Things to Do
Iguazu Falls
Iguazú National Park
Paseos de Luna Llena en las Cataratas del Iguazú
Marco das Três Fronteiras (Brasil)
Salto Lanusse
Parque Aquático Cataratas
CCH Tour Turismo - Foz do Iguaçu
FOZ DO IGUACU
Casa Museo El Angel de la Selva
Ecomuseum of Itaipu
Paróquia São João Batista
Iguazu National Park Nature Interpretation Center
Macuco Safari
Parque das Aves
Dreams Ice Bar
La Casa de Botellas
Icebar Iguazú
Yryapu turismo guaraní
Culturas Park Iguazu
Acquamania Foz
Hotel Casino Acaray
Carimã Hotel
Concept Design Hostel & Suites
YVYRA Hotel & Cabañas
Tangoinn Downtown Iguazú
Hotel Margarita
THENDA
Feirinha Puerto Iguazú
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Interesting Facts
Iguazu Falls are not just one waterfall, but an immense system of 275 individual cascades spanning nearly 2.7 kilometers (1.7 miles) – making them twice as wide as Niagara Falls.
The name 'Iguazu' originates from the indigenous Guarani language, combining the words 'y' (water) and 'guasu' (big), literally translating to 'Big Water'.
Upon seeing Iguazu Falls, former US First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt reportedly exclaimed, 'Poor Niagara!' due to its overwhelming scale and grandeur compared to Niagara Falls.
During the wet season, the average flow rate of Iguazu Falls can reach an astonishing 12,750 cubic meters (450,000 cubic feet) of water per second – enough to fill over 300 Olympic swimming pools every minute.
An ancient Guarani legend attributes the creation of the falls to a god's fury. After a beautiful maiden, Naipi, fled with her mortal lover Tarobá in a canoe, the god, in a rage, sliced the river, condemning the lovers to an eternal fall and a tree at the top of the falls, respectively.
The most iconic section, the 'Garganta del Diablo' (Devil's Throat), is a U-shaped chasm over 82 meters (269 ft) high, 150 meters (492 ft) wide, and 700 meters (2,297 ft) long, concentrating nearly half of the river's flow into a thunderous spectacle.
Iguazu Falls has provided a breathtaking natural backdrop for several major Hollywood films, including 'The Mission' (1986), 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' (2008), and a memorable scene in Marvel's 'Black Panther' (2018).
On clear full moon nights, visitors to Iguazu can sometimes witness a rare and ethereal 'moonbow' – a nocturnal rainbow formed by moonlight refracting through the immense mist generated by the falls.