The Park's two main gates are located a few kilometers away from the cities of Foz do Iguaçu in Brazil and Puerto Iguazú in Argentina. Tourists usually visit both sides of the Iguaçu Falls Park for a fundamental reason: the sight is marvelous and the experience is different from both sides making it worth traveling the few kilometers that separates them. Just keep in mind that to get into either country, a visa may be required.
 
The Park was established on January 10, 1939 and declared a Natural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 1986. It is one of the largest forest reserves in South America and one of the largest reserves of renewable natural resources in the Country.
 
Besides the Falls, the region also maintains an area of Atlantic Woods, with great diversity of flora and fauna. Approximately 350 species of birds, 250 of butterflies and 50 mammals – some of which are endangered species, such as the jaguar and purple-breasted parrot – live there.
 
The Park can be explored over trails through the woods and by kayak and boat. There are appropriate areas for rafting, rappel and tree climbing. There is complete infrastructure for visitors, including internal transportation and snack bars, as well as a traditional resort.
 

Iguassu Falls

The Falls are formed in the Iguaçu River and they extend for 2,700m. Trails flanked by the Iguassu National Park’s picturesque subtropical forest lead to walkways and observation areas for the falls. A must stop is the observation deck near the Devil’s Throat – which is 90m high -, on the Argentine side of the Park.

Helicopter Tour

This tour provides an astonishing view of Iguassu National Park. It is the best way to understand the real dimensions of the falls. Another option is to fly over the Itaipu Damn.

Macuco Safari

On this tour, the visitor takes trails in an open, electric vehicle, accompanied by trilingual guides over three kilometers of jungle. The vehicle stops at the beginning of a 600m trail that leads to the Salto do Macuco – with its crystal clear waters falling from a height of 20m over rocks forming a tiny lake. Those who do not want to descend on foot can take the same electric car to embark on the inflatable boat. It is an exciting adventure as the boat navigates over a canyon’s waters and gets very near the huge Devil’s Throat falls and then receives the “wet blessing” from the Three Musketeers Falls.
 
The park also has a Visitor’s Center, an electric bus and the Canoas Port, an area with souvenir shops and a panoramic restaurant; the Eco Museum, the Guarani Woods Zoo and the Three Borders Landmark, where Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay meet.
 
Another interesting tour is the visit to the Itaipu Damn – the largest in the world of its category – to get to know its gigantic dimensions. There is also the Birds Park with hundreds of species from the five continents.
 
Be sure of visiting the falls from their both sides: you will see two similar visions and the same amazing feeling. Big waters as the indescribable beauty they splash.
 
The Falls are formed in the Iguaçu River and they extend for 2,700m. Trails flanked by the Iguassu National Park’s picturesque subtropical forest lead to walkways and observation areas for the falls. A must stop is the observation deck near the Devil’s Throat – which is 90m high -, on the Argentine side of the Park.