Iguazú National Park — Attraction in Puerto Iguazú

Iguazu Falls - A Breathtaking Natural Wonder

My visit to Iguazu National Park was a great experience, and in some parts, I admired the power and beauty of nature. It's a great pity, however, that due to the previously experienced flooding, access to such famous parts of it, like the Devil's Throat, was not possible.

Walking along the immediate paths threw me right into the middle of this lush green rainforest. Everything seemed overgrown and dense—from the active life at the top of the canopy, with colorful birds like toucans and parrots, to butterflies playing in the sunbeams between leaves and branches. The air was thick with the sounds of the forest - the calls of exotic animals, the rush of waterfalls in the distance.

And then, I caught my first glimpse of the mighty Iguazu Falls.

It is said that words can not give due value to the grandiosity and power of this masterpiece of nature. Hundreds of individual cascades, from just a few meters in height to hundreds of meters, thunder over the basalt cliffs, sending up vast clouds of mist to soak the surrounding jungle. The roar was deafening yet thrilling.

Indeed, I walked from one point of view to the other and across many paths, spending some hours in the area because each site offered a new and breathtaking place to contemplate the jumps. From the dizzy edge of the Garganta del Diablo viewpoint to the misty, rainbowed spray of the Circuito Inferior trail, each one was more incredible than the last.

But Iguazu is more than falls. The network of hiking trails in the park carries a hiker to the pockets of pristine Atlantic Forest—one of the most varied ecosystems on the planet. Riverbanks were lined with caimans, and many birds with multi-colored feathers flew amidst the undergrowth. The visit to Iguazu National Park was an unforgettable experience. Thunder-like loudness the cascades produced. Besides that, the freshness in the air and all the spectrum colors. I got to see the magnificence and power of nature wonderfully in all this. It is truly a must-see destination deserving of the...

While staying on the Brazilian side of the falls, I made a point to cross into Argentina as early as possible to explore Iguazú National Park. Even with an early start, I was surprised to face long lines and dense crowds shortly after arriving. The park was heavily packed, making it challenging to move freely, enjoy the views, or connect with the environment in a meaningful way.

There’s no denying the park’s natural richness — the Argentinian side offers a more rustic and immersive atmosphere, with trails that weave deeper into the forest. That rawness gives a stronger sense of being in nature, which many visitors may appreciate. I also found that the souvenir shops on this side are far more charming and diverse, with better-quality gifts and a more curated selection.

However, several aspects affected the experience. Prices across the board were significantly higher, from park entry to basic food and water. Worse, many tourists were blatantly feeding wildlife — especially coatis — despite numerous signs warning against it. This lack of enforcement undermines the park’s conservation mission and creates risks for both animals and humans.

Adding to the disappointment, the Devil’s Throat walkway is currently closed due to damage from recent storms. Without access to this iconic section, the visit feels incomplete — especially when compared to the fully open and more visually commanding views from the Brazilian side.

The one truly memorable highlight was the boat tour with Todo Aventura, which brought us up close to the falls. It’s an adrenaline-filled way to reconnect with the power of the place and helped salvage an otherwise frustrating day.

In short: while the Argentinian side has a raw charm and better shopping, the views from the Brazilian side are undeniably more dramatic, accessible, and better managed. I’d still recommend visiting both if possible, but be prepared for...

Iguazú is definitely one of the best natural wonders I have seen in my entire life. My personal favorite waterfall is still Dettifoss in Iceland though. Anyway when it comes to sharing some reviews about Iguazu and the comparison with the other side of Iguazu: We took the crucero de Norte bus at the terminal for 1200pesos round trip and the bus took around 20min to arrive. As soon as we arrived had the tickets quickly with no queue at 8am and directly moved to the internal train taking us to the trails free of charge. We entered the trails at 8:15 as one of the first visitors and it took 2 hours for us to complete both blue and yellow trails. Both trails have very beautiful views but not too close to the waterfalls as devils throat (destroyed by water flows last year and still couldn’t be repaired). I recommend going to the Iguazu park the first in the morning to see the views much better and to be included in the nature more. Because when we were leaving the park around 11am, the trails were packed with people and it was hard to keep moving or seeing the views. I am not even mentioning about the impossibility of taking nice photos inside the crowds. As being one of the first comers, we walked the trails at our own pace and took photos peacefully. We saw many monkeys at the trails. On the way back we walked instead of taking the internal train, it took 15min. Then we took the return bus without waiting much. The Argentinian side of Iguazu had probably better views earlier when devils throat trail was not destroyed. But now Brazilian side is a bit more ahead of Argentinian side by means of better views. To see more raw nature, Argentinian side is awesome very early in the morning. I even saw the famous bird toucan...