Iguazu Falls Travel Guide: Best Tips for Brazil and Argentina Tours

[RainbowR] The Iguazu Falls, located at the border of Brazil and Argentina, consist of over 270 waterfalls, with 80% situated in Argentina. Both countries have national parks for the falls.
[RainbowR] Cities and airports where the parks are located
Argentina: Puerto Iguazu, airport code IGR
Brazil: Foz do Iguacu, airport code IGU
[RainbowR] Ways to visit
Land: Walk on the trails, viewing from different angles
Water: Take a speedboat into the falls, getting drenched
Air: Helicopter, for an aerial view of the entire area
[RainbowR] Park tour routes
[Cherry BlossomR] Brazil 🇧🇷: Take the free shuttle bus 🚌 to the trail entrance, enjoying the view of the Argentinean falls across the river, which is very photogenic.

At the end, you reach the most spectacular part, the horseshoe-shaped “Devil’s Throat,” as seen in Wong Kar-wai’s film “Happy Together.” There is a wooden walkway extending into the river, with powerful, ceaseless surging water creating a rain-like mist! You can also get close enough to touch the waterfall, feeling the water falling from the sky, with a deafening roar that is breathtaking!

[Cherry BlossomR] Argentina 🇦🇷: After entering the park, take the free train, starting from Central Station, passing through Cataratas Station (the central station), and ending at Devil’s Throat Station.
Tour routes:
[Fisherman HatR][Hiking ShoesR] Lower Circuit
500 meters from Cataratas Station, 1.4K in length, takes about 1 hour
Passes through dense forest, encountering multiple waterfalls, allowing you to feel the power of the waterfalls from below
[Fisherman HatR][Hiking ShoesR] Upper Circuit
300 meters from Cataratas Station, 1.

7K in length, takes about 1.5 hours
The trail has no steps, offering a stunning view of the cascading waterfalls from above the river
[Fisherman HatR][Hiking ShoesR] Devil’s Throat (temporarily closed)
Starts at the end of the train line, 2.2K round trip, takes about 1.5 hours
The highlight of the park, with a trail leading to the top of the magnificent Devil’s Throat
[Fisherman HatR][Hiking ShoesR] Macuco Trail
Near the park entrance, one way is 3.

5K, taking about 3 hours, and you need to return the same way. Passes through the rainforest, observing wildlife and birds
[RainbowR] Transportation: (Staying in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina 🇦🇷)
🚌 Puerto Iguazu Bus Station offers several companies to choose from; I chose Rio Uruguay, which provides direct services to both national parks.

The bus waits for all passengers before crossing the border.
[Cherry BlossomR] There is a bakery at the crossroads near the bus station
[Cherry BlossomR] Across the street from the bus station is a supermarket, Supermercado Capicua
[Cherry BlossomR] Near the bus station, La Marmma Pastas and Salsas offers handmade pasta at affordable prices, and the neighboring café is also inexpensive for breakfast and coffee
[Cherry BlossomR] Main street: Av.

Brazil truly comes alive after dark, with a vibrant array of Brazilian barbecue restaurants inviting you to savor the rich flavors and lively atmosphere.

At the iconic Hito Tres Fronteras, you can stand in one spot and marvel at the breathtaking views of Paraguay 🇵🇾, Brazil 🇧🇷, and Argentina 🇦🇷 all at once, creating a unique and unforgettable experience.