The park was created in 1934 with the main aim to protect the majestic Iguazu Falls. In 1984, the UNESCO declared this place Natural World Heritage due to the beauty of the scenery and the biological diverse in this subtropical rainforest.
The visit to the Iguazu National Park can be done via three circuits and on catwalks, best known as Lower Path, Higher path and the Devil´s Throat Path. The Lower Path is a 1,200-metre-walk (0.8 miles) that gives a great view of the majority of the rapids and falls from a front and lower point of view. The distances range from a bird’s eye point of view of The Devil’s Throat together with several Brazilian rapids, to spectacular close-ups to other falls. This walk has some high difficulty level due to the number of steps along the way (approximate duration: two hours). The Higher Path is a 1,300-metre-walk (0.9 miles) that will raise every visitor´s adrenaline level because of the vertigo of being at the edge of some waterfalls. This walk has breathtaking sceneries from a cliff-point outlook and this is the less effort demanding walk of the three traditional ones. No steps along the way (approximate duration: 1 hour). The Devil’s Throat has to be access via the Ecological Jungle Train, and everyone must get off at the stop named after this waterfall. From there, there is a stroll along the catwalk which is a winding path that goes around the islands for 1,100 meters (0.7 miles) and ends in the large balconies located on the edge of falls. There are no steps along the path (approximate duration: two hours).
Nautical Adventure (on shared basis)
It starts and finishes at the end of the Lower Circuit, which is located in front of the San Martin Island. The ride is made with motor-boats that pass through the lower canyon of the Iguassu River and around the island up to the foot of the three Musketeers waterfall, where one can enjoy a spectacular and clear view of both the Brazilian and Argentinean sides, as well as the Devil’s Throat Fall. Besides enjoying the beautiful panoramic view of both sides of the falls, it is possible to get very close to the waterfall of San Martin Island, the biggest waterfall that a motor-boat can approach safely.
Duration: 12 minutes.
Difficulty: 100 meters of stairs.
Includes: multilingual guides, waterproof bags so as to keep the belongings during the tour.
Our Advice: take an extra pair of dry clothing.
Remarks: the ride is not available to pregnant women and people with physical/medical problems. It is not allowed to do this tour without shoes.
Optional activity: Great Adventure (on shared basis)
The Great Adventure is a unique trip that combines the whole essence of the Iguassu National Park in one ride: the rainforest and the waterfalls. It starts by entering the jungle from the “Yacaratía” trail with a special transportation that allows a panoramic view of the environment along with experienced guides that provide information as well as the history of this spectacular place. After an 8 km (5 mi) truck ride, the vehicle arrives at Macuco Pier so as to board on motor-boats and go through the Canyon of the Iguassu River, towards the falls. After enjoying the view of the calm side of the San Martin Island the vessel will sail to The Three Musketeers waterfall. At that point, the Brazilian and Argentinean sides and the Devil’s Throat can be clearly appreciated. After that, the boat will sail along the shore of the island so as to get to the most exciting part facing the San Martin waterfall, a wonderful and unforgettable experience, for it’s the largest waterfall any motor-boat can approach safely.
The end of this tour is at the base of the lower circuit where visitors go back to the trails.
Duration: one hour.
Difficulty: 100 meters of stairs.
Includes: multilingual guides, waterproof bags so as to keep the belongings during the tour.
Our Advice: take an extra pair of dry clothing.
Remarks: The ride is not available to pregnant women and people with physical/medical problems. It is not allowed to do this tour without shoes.
Additional information:
Includes: transportation, driver, guide, Nautical Adventure, National Park entrance fee.
This is a private tour (apart from the Nautical Adventure and Great Adventure).
Please note that the Nautical Adventure and Great Adventure run multiple times per day and you can decide on the start time locally.