Discover Iguazú Falls

Waterfalls and the Selva

Iguazú Falls are located in Parque Nacional Iguazú. The park’s waterfalls stretch for almost three kilometres and plunge vertically about 80 metres in a series of cascades. The length and vertical drop describe two different dimensions of the waterfalls. In the wider destination of Departamento Iguazú, Parque Nacional Iguazú was established in 1934 and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

Parque Nacional Iguazú protects part of the Selva Paranaense ecoregion, also known as Bosque Atlántico del Alto Paraná. It is Argentina’s most biodiverse ecoregion. Alongside the cascades, the Selva and its classification as a distinct ecoregion are defining features of the landscape.

Trails and practical information

Paseo Inferior is 1,750 metres long and follows walkways with stairs close to the waterfalls of the Río Iguazú. Its accessibility is limited because of the stairs. So if you plan to take this trail, consider the stairs as well as the distance. Trail conditions can change; check the latest conditions before your visit.

Wheelchairs and an electric cart for four people are available in Parque Nacional Iguazú; strollers can also be rented. Check the current availability of these services before your visit.

More trails in the wider destination of Departamento Iguazú

In the wider destination of Departamento Iguazú, Paseo Superior is 1,850 metres long. This one-way loop follows stair-free walkways and is accessible to all visitor groups. Compared with Paseo Inferior, it is 100 metres longer but has no stairs; these details help you assess trail length and accessibility separately. Garganta del Diablo can be reached via a 1,100-metre stair-free walkway above the upper riverbed of the Río Iguazú. Sendero Macuco is a seven-kilometre round-trip trail where you can watch birds and explore the Selva.

Also in the wider destination of Departamento Iguazú, the Tren Ecológico de la Selva runs from Estación Central to the Cataratas and Garganta stations. On Paseo Ecológico, you can explore the islands in the upper Río Iguazú by rowboat from Garganta del Diablo station. These trails and activities offer different experiences: a stair-free walkway, a longer hike, or an exploration of the river islands by rowboat.

More things to see in Departamento Iguazú

Hito Tres Fronteras is also in the wider destination of Departamento Iguazú. From there, you can see the confluence of the Iguazú and Paraná rivers and the borders of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. In Puerto Iguazú, regional cuisine often features river fish and grilled meat.

At Jardín de los Picaflores, you can observe free-flying hummingbirds. In an environment with native flora, they feed on flowers, fruit, and seeds. Refugio Güirá Ogá has trails through a rescue, rehabilitation, and breeding centre for endangered birds, mammals, and reptiles. Check visitor information for Jardín de los Picaflores and Refugio Güirá Ogá again before your trip.

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