Argentine side and Three Borders Landmark

What it is

It is a tour of the Argentine side of Iguazú Falls in Iguazú National Park, and it includes a visit to the Tres Fronteras Marker. It lasts 9 hours and 30 minutes and departs from Puerto Iguazú, with hotel pickup and return transfer by minibus or bus, and a Spanish-speaking guide. The highlights are the three park circuits (upper, lower, and Garganta del Diablo), reached by the ecological train.

The itinerary

1. Pickup at your hotel in Puerto Iguazú at the set time, with transfer by minibus or bus.
2. About 30-minute ride through Iguazú National Park, watching the jungle vegetation.
3. Arrival at the heart of the park, with key facts about the falls, one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
4. Ride on the park's ecological train to the upper circuit, lower circuit and Garganta del Diablo.
5. Upper circuit, with panoramic views from the top of the falls.
6. Lower circuit, through the jungle and close to the falls.
7. Garganta del Diablo walkways, to see the Iguazú River plunge into the abyss.

What you will see

The upper circuit offers panoramic views from the top of the falls, so bring your camera. On the lower circuit, the route goes into the jungle and gets close to the falls, where you feel the power and the sound of the water. The Garganta del Diablo walkways show the Iguazú River dropping into the abyss, with the full force of the water in view. The falls are considered one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

Before reaching the circuits, the roughly 30-minute trip crosses Iguazú National Park. Along the way you see the jungle vegetation and the variety of species in this protected area. The tour also includes a visit to the Tres Fronteras Marker, where Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay meet. It is a good option to see the falls from the Argentine side in one day.

Tips

• Bring a camera or phone with a full battery, since the upper circuit has panoramic views from the top of the falls.
• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, as the day includes train rides, walkways and jungle paths.
• Meals and drinks are not included, so plan where you will eat during the day.
• Confirm your pickup time with your hotel when booking, and be ready at the hotel entrance on time.

Who it suits

• Families: Hotel pickup and return transfer make the day simpler with kids, and the Spanish-speaking guide helps follow the explanations.
• First-time visitors: The route covers the three main circuits and the Tres Fronteras Marker in one day.
• Photographers: It offers panoramic views from the top of the falls and views from the lower circuit close to the water.