# Moconá Falls: how to go and when you can see them

> The region's only lengthwise waterfalls: where to start, how to see them and why they sometimes disappear.

## Quick answer

Moconá Falls are visited from El Soberbio, by land or by boat. Before going, check the level of the Uruguay River: when it rises, the falls go under water.


## What they are

Moconá Falls are a fault in the bed of the Uruguay River that makes the water drop along the river rather than across it, over a front of about 3 kilometres. On the Argentine side they are protected by Moconá Provincial Park, within the Yabotí Biosphere Reserve; on the Brazilian side, by Turvo State Park.

## When you can see them

They depend on the river level, which changes with rainfall and upstream dams. With low water they are at their best; with high water they are covered. So it pays to ask in El Soberbio or with tour operators before travelling.

## How to go

- Base: El Soberbio, on the Uruguay River, has hotels, cabins and agencies.
- By land: a gravel and red-dirt road crosses the forest to the park; it can get difficult after rain.
- By boat or raft: river trips get close to the falls when the level allows.

## Tips

- Spend at least one night in the area: the drive from Posadas or Iguazú is long.
- Bring repellent, sunscreen, water and something to eat.
- Add a night at a jungle lodge in Yabotí.


## Frequently asked questions

**Where do you visit Moconá Falls from?**

From El Soberbio, the nearest town on the Argentine side. Boat and 4x4 tours are booked there.

**Can you see them all year?**

Not always: they depend on the level of the Uruguay River. When the river is high they are under water.

Full guide: https://misiones.com.ar/en/guides/mocona-falls/