Iguazu Falls — Attraction in Região Geográfica Imediata de Água Boa

Beautiful view of the waterfalls from the Argentina side! I don’t think I need to describe any further because all of the other reviews here agree and you can see for yourself in all the uploaded photos.

What I haven’t seen described (or is perhaps lost in the 91,000+ reviews of the falls) is how to prepare for the option of the grand adventure (the small boat ride to the falls) in the park. At the time of this review (November 2022), the price was 14,000 pesos per person for an approximately 2 hour excursion.

First you get driven on safari looking truck for about 25 minutes with a guide explaining some things about the park. Then you arrive to a place where you will walk downhill for another 5-10 minutes and get a life jacket and dry bag on your walk down. The dry bag is pretty big and will fit a standard Hershel/jansport/north face backpack with some room. The dry bag fit my backpack and my sneakers. The dry bag folds over at the top a few times and then buckles together. As a note, you can go barefoot once in the boat or (and I would recommend) you can bring flip flops or sandals.

Once on the boat, the tour guide uses a go pro to record everyone and drives to the falls. You get some time to take pictures of the falls and whatnot before the guide tells you to put everything away in the dry bags. At this point on, you will get soaked from the waterfalls. The driver gets so close to the waterfalls that you think you may actually touch the rock. The guide continues to take pictures of the group while you get soaked from the various waterfalls. If you do not want to get wet, you need to wear a hooded poncho. If you want to get wet and cool down from the heat (it gets super hot in the summer), bring a set of clean clothes to change into or wear a swimsuit as you will dry within an hour or two. Once the boat gets back, you will return the life jacket and dry bag and get changed or go straight uphill to wait for the truck to pick you up to go back to the park area. At the changing area is where you can purchase the link to the go pro with photos and a video of the whole group.

Please note there are many steps to get to the boat area and you get fully soaked (literally like you just...

Iguaçu Falls. Wow. Just wow. I'm still trying to find the the words to describe it, honestly. It's not just a waterfall; it's like stepping into a living, breathing force of nature. I remember the first time I saw it – my jaw literally dropped. You hear the roar before you see it, and then, suddenly, there it is: this massive, sprawling wall of water, crashing down with such power. The "Devil's Throat" was something else entirely. I felt the spray on my face before I even got close, and then, looking down into that churning abyss… it was a mix of awe and a little bit of fear, if I'm being honest. It really makes you feel small. But it wasn't just the falls themselves that got to me. It was the whole experience. The rainforest surrounding the falls is incredible. I'm not usually one for wildlife spotting, but I couldn't help but be amazed. I remember these cheeky coatis, like little raccoons, just wandering around, totally unfazed by all the people. And the monkeys! They were so playful, swinging through the trees, it was like a scene out of a nature documentary. I even saw a toucan, which was a real highlight for me. And the butterflies! So many different types, so many colours. And then walking the trails, getting different perspectives of the falls, it was just… magical. The trails on the Argentinian side offered these incredible panoramic views, and the ones on the Brazilian side gave me a real sense of the sheer size of the falls. I spent hours just wandering, taking it all in. Iguaçu Falls isn't just a place you visit; it's a place you feel. It's a reminder of how powerful and beautiful our planet is. I left feeling completely humbled and inspired. If you ever get the chance to go, do it. You won't regret it. It's an experience that will stay with you long...

A must -see world wonder. The Argentinan side has more to see than the Brazil side, though less panoramic.

It's very stroller and wheelchair accessible. The "trails" are really like paths at the zoo.

From the Puerto Iguazu city center, you can use the green Rio-Paraguay buses at El Pindo + Av. Victoria Aguirre. They come every 20 minutes. 3k pesos one way at the moment. Cash only.

To get to the Brazil side, you can use this same intersection. Look for a "Brasil - Fos do Iguaçu" paper sign in the window by the driver. Comes less regularly, forgot cost.

Uber is not reliable with the town being so small. A taxi service is available at the same intersection. Use a translator as they don't speak English.

Ticket office closes at 3:45 PM, though you should come sooner. They close some circuits fully or partially by 5PM (park itself closes at 6). You can book online.

Go through the Green Trail (15 minute walk) to access the main circuits.

Upper circuit and lower circuit are 2 hours long each if strolling, 1 hour if you're fast-walking. Devil's Throat is 2 hours and takes a bit longer to arrive there.

There is a train to get to Devil's Throat. Last train leaves at 3:30 PM.

Upper Circuit are above the falls and you won't get wet.

Everyone followed the rules so the coatis and monkeys were pretty docile.

Ponchos and Off! are available at any of the stores if you forget to bring any. Nasty empanadas.

For souvenirs, there are your typical choices as well as some nice modern print T-shirts, sweaters, and lots of yerba mate.

There are also some Guarani crafts by the exit for wooden animals, decorations and slide whistles. You'll hear them before you see them (they'll be playing the slide...