Moconá Falls from Iguazú

What it is

The Moconá Falls are waterfalls 5 to 10 meters high that drop over a geological fault in the Uruguay River, on the border between Argentina and Brazil. The trip lasts 15 hours and leaves from Puerto Iguazú, with bus transport and a Spanish-speaking guide. During the day there are about two free hours to have lunch, and you can also visit the Moconá Interpretation Center, which explains how the falls formed.

The itinerary

1. Pickup at your hotel in Puerto Iguazú and bus ride to the Moconá Provincial Park.
2. Arrival at the park and visit to the Moconá Falls, 5 to 10 meters high.
3. Free visit to the Moconá Interpretation Center to learn how the falls formed.
4. About two free hours to have lunch at the park restaurant; lunch is not included.
5. Return by bus to your hotel in Puerto Iguazú, arriving around 10:00 p.m.

What you will see

The Moconá Falls sit on the Uruguay River, which marks the border between Argentina and Brazil. The water drops over a geological fault that cuts the river lengthwise, a formation that is rare in the world. The falls are between 5 and 10 meters high and stretch for about 3 kilometers. The site is part of the Yabotí Biosphere Reserve, so the area is a protected natural space.

Tips

• If you want the boat ride, check which option includes it, since it depends on the option you choose.
• Lunch is not included, but you have about two free hours at the park restaurant, so plan your meal.
• You will be back in Puerto Iguazú around 10:00 p.m., so keep that in mind for the rest of your day.

Who it suits

• Families: Children under 6 enter the park for free, and children aged 6 to 12 pay a lower rate.
• Nature lovers: It combines a unique geological fault with the Paranaense Forest and the Yabotí Biosphere Reserve.
• Travelers who have already seen Iguazú Falls: It offers a different kind of waterfall in the same region, on the Uruguay River.