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Cataratas del Iguazú

📍 Iguazu National Park, Ruta 101, about 18 km from Puerto Iguazu, Misiones, Argentina

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Quick Facts

Location: Argentina, Puerto Iguazú
Category: National Park & Nature
Duration: Full day
Opening Hours: Daily 8:00-18:00; last entry 16:00; last train to the Throat 15:30
Ticket Price: Adult: ARS60000 · Foreigners ARS 60,000 (from June 2026, includes the eco train); Argentine residents 25,000
Address: Iguazu National Park, Ruta 101, about 18 km from Puerto Iguazu, Misiones, Argentina
Coordinates: -25.6953, -54.4367

Introduction

Iguazu National Park in Argentina's Misiones province, together with the Brazilian side, protects the Iguazu Falls — a natural World Heritage Site since 1984, where some 275 drops plunge through subtropical rainforest and the Devil's Throat roars into an 80-metre chasm in a U-shaped curtain. Argentina is the 'inside the falls' side: the Upper Circuit walks along the cataract tops, the Lower Circuit drops into the spray below, a 1.1 km catwalk crosses the river to the Throat viewpoint, and the ecological train links the stations. Coatis, capuchin monkeys and toucans move through more than 2,000 plant species. Note: the Devil's Throat catwalk has been closed since August 2026 due to flood damage; the Upper and Lower circuits remain open — check official notices for reopening.

✨ Highlights

Devil's Throat

A U-shaped curtain dropping 80 metres; the catwalk has been closed since August 2026 — check notices.

275 Drops

The world's widest waterfall system, most of it on the Argentine bank.

Upper Circuit

A flat 1.7 km walk along the cataract tops — the easiest panorama.

Lower Circuit

Descends to the base of the falls for the view from below, with stairs.

Ecological Train

Included in the ticket; first train 8:20, last to the Throat 15:30.

Rainforest Wildlife

Coatis, capuchins, toucans and more than 2,000 plant species.

🛈 Practical Info

→Duration：A full day; arrive 8:00-10:00 to cover all three circuits and the train unhurried.

→Discount：A second consecutive day is half price — stamp your ticket on the way out and return within 72 hours.

→Gear：Insect repellent, rain jacket and water-resistant shoes; the spray is heavy at the falls' base.

→Opening Hours：Daily 8:00-18:00; last entry 16:00; last train to the Throat 15:30

→Transportation：About 18 km from Puerto Iguazu by bus or car (20-30 min)

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	ARS60000

Foreigners ARS 60,000 (from June 2026, includes the eco train); Argentine residents 25,000

💡 Tips

• The Devil's Throat catwalk has been closed since August 2026 due to flood damage — check official notices before counting on it.

• Arrive 8:00-10:00 for active wildlife, empty walkways and no train queues.

• Coatis steal food — don't feed them, keep bags closed and hands empty.

• The ticket includes the eco train; the last departure to the Throat is 15:30, so don't drift into the afternoon.

• A stamped second consecutive day is half price — the park is big enough to split over two days.

• The park opens in rain; a rain jacket beats an umbrella and grippy shoes help on wet catwalks.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Cataratas del Iguazú?

Daily 8:00-18:00; last entry 16:00; last train to the Throat 15:30

How much is the admission for Cataratas del Iguazú?

Adult: ARS60000; Foreigners ARS 60,000 (from June 2026, includes the eco train); Argentine residents 25,000

Any practical tips for visiting Cataratas del Iguazú?

The Devil's Throat catwalk has been closed since August 2026 due to flood damage — check official notices before counting on it. Arrive 8:00-10:00 for active wildlife, empty walkways and no train queues.