Cataratas del Iguazú
Is Cataratas del Iguazú worth visiting?
About 275 waterfalls on the Iguazú River, in the middle of the rainforest. One of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. It is in Puerto Iguazú, in the Iguazú region, 16 km from downtown Puerto Iguazú.
At a glance
| Type | Waterfall |
|---|---|
| Town | Puerto Iguazú |
| Region | Iguazú |
| Distance to downtown Puerto Iguazú | 16 km |
| Coordinates | -25.69229, -54.44043 |
About Cataratas del Iguazú
Iguazú Falls are the number one attraction in Misiones and in much of South America. Shortly before joining the Paraná, the Iguazú River drops along a front almost 3 kilometres wide with about 275 falls, most of them on the Argentine side. In 2011 they were chosen as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
On the Argentine side you walk them on footbridges along three trails: the Upper Circuit, which runs above the falls; the Lower Circuit, which shows them from the front and below; and the Devil's Throat, reached on the Rainforest Ecological Train. One full day is enough for all three.
Local tip
Arrive at opening time and start with the Devil's Throat: after midday the train and footbridges get crowded.
How to get there
Coordinates: -25.69229, -54.44043
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Compare with similar waterfalls
| Place | Town | Distance | Hours | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cataratas del Iguazú | Puerto Iguazú | — | — | — |
| Salto Rivadavia | Puerto Iguazú | 130 m | — | — |
| Salto Belgrano | Puerto Iguazú | 230 m | — | — |
| Salto Escondido | Puerto Iguazú | 290 m | — | — |
| Saltos Tres Mosqueteros | Puerto Iguazú | 360 m | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cataratas del Iguazú?
In Puerto Iguazú, Misiones, 16 km from downtown Puerto Iguazú. Coordinates: -25.69229, -54.44043.
What is near Cataratas del Iguazú?
Salto Rivadavia (130 m), Salto Belgrano (230 m), Salto Escondido (290 m).
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