Puerto Iguazu, This city was a cornerstone of the colonization of the Province in the early 20th
century. Today, it is one of the most important towns in Misiones. More than 60,000
inhabitants populate this tourist center, where it is possible to find all kinds of services for the
traveler visiting the Falls.
The magnificent Iguazu Falls, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is made up of 275
waterfalls that fall from various heights. The highest, at 265ft, is known as the Devil’s Throat.
An unparalleled vegetal context frames one of the most opulent natural landscapes in the
world: Iguazu Falls. These are more than 1.25 miles of waterfalls that exceed 230 ft in height, a
spectacular manifestation of one of the planet’s increasingly scarce resources: water.
The falls run along cliffs and islets, spread out in a crescent that forms this geographical
accident. The trails can be walked on foot or you can opt for a picturesque jungle train,
powered by gas combustion, which departs from the Visitor Center.
The Falls can be known basically through two circuits: a lower and an upper one. From the
lower one, you reach the base of the falls, where the force of the water turns into dew or
steam that wets those present. The experience is unique and it is worth daring to adventure.
From this circuit, you can also take a boat to San Martin Island.
In the upper circuit, the walk is more sedentary. The panoramic views from the walkways and
viewpoints make your stay an unforgettable experience.
Iguazu National Park is a protected area that preserves one of Argentina’s richest biological
sites.
This environment is popularly known as Misiones Jungle. Here you can find half of the bird
species recorded in the Argentine territory and the greatest diversity of orchids in the
country, to name just a few examples.
The park was created in 1934 and is one of Argentina’s first. In addition to its scenic beauty, it
has high scientific value as it provides a context for studying endangered species such as the
jaguar. The area is an outdoor “school” where children and young people can understand
the multiple relationships that exist between living beings. In addition, the movement
generated by tourism is the main driver of economic development in the region.
How to get to Iguazu
By car: via National Route No. 12, which connects it to the south with Puerto Libertad,
Eldorado, Posadas, and Buenos Aires. To the east, National Route No. 101 leads to Iguazu
Falls. The Tancredo Neves International Bridge connects Puerto Iguazu with Foz do Iguaçu
(Brazil) and Ciudad del Este (Paraguay).
By plane: Puerto Iguazu International Airport is one of the busiest in the entire Argentine
Northeast Region.
