Parque Nacional Iguazú
Is Parque Nacional Iguazú worth visiting?
Created in 1934, it protects the falls and the Atlantic rainforest. A UNESCO World Heritage site. It is in Puerto Iguazú, in the Iguazú region, 26 km from downtown Puerto Iguazú.
At a glance
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| Town | Puerto Iguazú |
| Region | Iguazú |
| Distance to downtown Puerto Iguazú | 26 km |
| Since | 1934 |
| Coordinates | -25.64793, -54.31973 |
About Parque Nacional Iguazú
Iguazú National Park was created in 1934 and declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984. Besides Iguazú Falls, it protects a large area of Atlantic rainforest, home to jaguars, tapirs, coatis, toucans and hundreds of bird species.
The visitor area has the footbridge circuits, the train and trails such as Macuco, which crosses the forest to a hidden waterfall. To see it properly, allow a full day, or two if you want to add trails and boat trips.
Local tip
Do not feed the coatis: they bite, and it is for their own good. Keep food inside your backpack.
How to get there
Coordinates: -25.64793, -54.31973
Weather in Parque Nacional Iguazú
Compare with similar parks and reserves
| Place | Town | Distance | Hours | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parque Nacional Iguazú | Puerto Iguazú | — | — | — |
| Reserva Natural Silvestre Alto Iguazú | Comandante Andresito | 17 km | — | — |
| Parque Provincial Yacuy | Comandante Andresito | 18 km | — | — |
| Reserva Nacional Iguazú | Puerto Iguazú | 18 km | — | — |
| Reserva San Jorge | Comandante Andresito | 20 km | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Parque Nacional Iguazú?
In Puerto Iguazú, Misiones, 26 km from downtown Puerto Iguazú. Coordinates: -25.64793, -54.31973.
What is near Parque Nacional Iguazú?
Palmital - P.N. Iguazú (11 km), Camping El Ñandú (12 km), Salto Unión (13 km).
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