Iguazú Falls from Posadas

What it is

It is a full-day trip to the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls, at the far north of Misiones. It lasts 12 hours and includes hotel pickup in Posadas, bus transport, a Spanish-speaking guide and entry to Iguazu National Park. The highlights are the eco train through the jungle, the walkways and the Devil's Throat, a drop of about 80 meters.

The itinerary

1. Hotel pickup in Posadas at the time indicated.
2. Bus ride to the far north of Misiones, where Iguazu National Park is.
3. Start at the central station of the falls, with park entry.
4. Eco train through the jungle to the different falls circuits.
5. Walk the main walkways with views of the Argentine side and the Devil's Throat.
6. Free hour for lunch. Lunch is not included.
7. Bus ride back and transfer to your hotel in Posadas.

What you will see

Iguazu Falls is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. On the Argentine side, the walkways pass the main drops, and one of the most special is the Devil's Throat. Its waters fall onto the Iguazu River from about 80 meters high, in a setting next to the Brazilian side of the falls. The eco train through the jungle goes to the different falls circuits.

The water flow is one of the details that surprises most. On average, the 275 falls carry 1,756 cubic meters per second. The white of the water contrasts with the lush green of the Iguazu jungle, a view you see from the walkways. The tour inside the park lasts 5 hours within a 12-hour day. There is a free hour for lunch, but lunch is not included, so plan your meal.

Tips

• The day lasts 12 hours, so wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking on the walkways.
• Lunch is not included, so bring your food or plan for the free hour.
• Expect some humidity from the falls, so bring a light layer.

Who it suits

• Families: Hotel pickup and the eco train make the full day simpler to organize.
• Travelers staying in Posadas: The return transfer to your hotel means you don't need to arrange transport to the falls.
• Travelers with little time: It covers the Argentine side of the falls in one day from Posadas.