# Iguazu.ar

> Things to do, where to eat and where to stay in Puerto Iguazú and Iguazú Falls: the Argentine side, the Brazilian side, the rainforest and the Triple Frontier. Places surveyed with open data, compared and chosen by an independent editorial team. Data updated on 2026-10-10. 513 places.

Iguazú is the region at the northern tip of Misiones province, Argentina, at the Triple Frontier with Brazil and Paraguay. Its main town is Puerto Iguazú, the gateway to Iguazú National Park, home to Iguazú Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Across the Iguazú River is Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil), with Iguaçu National Park. This guide covers Puerto Iguazú, the National Park, Route 12, Wanda, Puerto Libertad, Puerto Esperanza and Comandante Andresito, plus the main sights on the Brazilian side.

Every place page has a Markdown version (same URL ending in .md). Full version with every place: https://iguazu.ar/en/llms-full.txt. Versión en español: https://iguazu.ar/llms.txt

## Guides

- [Iguazú Falls, Argentine side: circuits, train and how to plan the day](https://iguazu.ar/en/guides/iguazu-falls-argentine-side/): The Argentine side is visited in Iguazú National Park, about 17 km from Puerto Iguazú: allow a full day for the Upper and Lower circuits and, if you have the legs for it, the Macuco Trail to Arrechea Falls. The Devil's Throat has been closed since 3 August 2026 because of river floods, so check whether it has reopened before you go. Buy your ticket online on the official website.
- [Iguazú Falls from Brazil: how to cross to Foz and what to see in half a day](https://iguazu.ar/en/guides/iguazu-falls-brazilian-side/): From Puerto Iguazú you cross to Foz do Iguaçu over the Tancredo Neves bridge: Argentines with a valid physical DNI card (the digital one is not accepted) and foreigners with a passport. Iguaçu National Park takes half a day and gives you the panoramic view of the falls; Parque das Aves is on the same road. Tickets are paid in Brazilian reais.
- [Things to do in Puerto Iguazú beyond the Falls](https://iguazu.ar/en/guides/things-to-do-in-puerto-iguazu/): Besides the Falls, in Puerto Iguazú you can watch the sunset at the Triple Frontier landmark, visit the Güirá Oga wildlife refuge, see La Aripuca and the Hummingbird Garden, walk through La Feirinha market and visit Mbyá Guaraní communities in the Iriapú Reserve by appointment. Almost everything is on Route 12, on the way to the National Park, or downtown.
- [Rainforest around Iguazú: Wanda, Urugua-í and Andresito](https://iguazu.ar/en/guides/rainforest-around-iguazu/): Beyond Puerto Iguazú there is rainforest for several days: the Wanda mines, about 50 km down Route 12; Urugua-í Provincial Park, on Provincial Route 19 towards Andresito; and rainforest lodges such as Yacutinga, which only host guests with a booking. A car helps, and leave with fuel, water and insect repellent.
- [Iguazú in 3 days: both sides of the Falls and Puerto Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/guides/iguazu-in-3-days/): With three days: day one, the Argentine side of the Falls (Upper and Lower circuits and, if open, the Devil's Throat); day two, the Brazilian side and Parque das Aves; day three, Güirá Oga and La Aripuca in the morning and the Triple Frontier landmark at sunset. After heavy rain, swap the order: floods can close sections.
- [Iguazú in 5 days: the Falls, rainforest, Wanda and the Triple Frontier](https://iguazu.ar/en/guides/iguazu-in-5-days/): With five days: day one, the Argentine side of the Falls; day two, the Brazilian side and Parque das Aves; day three, the Macuco Trail to Arrechea Falls (a second-day park ticket is discounted); day four, the Wanda mines; and day five, Güirá Oga, La Aripuca and sunset at the Triple Frontier landmark. Check first whether the Devil's Throat has reopened.
- [Iguazú in 7 days: the Falls, Itaipu and the Andresito rainforest](https://iguazu.ar/en/guides/iguazu-in-7-days/): With seven days: follow the five-day itinerary (both sides of the Falls, the Macuco Trail, Wanda and Puerto Iguazú) and add Itaipu on the Brazilian side plus a rainforest day at Urugua-í Provincial Park, which was opening Wednesday to Sunday in late 2025. If you can stay longer, Yacutinga Lodge, near Andresito, hosts guests with a booking and runs its own transfer.
- [Getting to Puerto Iguazú and to the Falls](https://iguazu.ar/en/guides/getting-to-iguazu/): Puerto Iguazú is served by Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport, about 20 km from downtown by road. Buses leave the town's bus terminal for Iguazú National Park every 20 minutes, and the ride takes about half an hour. For the Brazilian side you cross the Tancredo Neves bridge with a valid DNI card or passport.

## Activities and tours

- [Full Moon Walk in Iguazú National Park](https://iguazu.ar/en/activities/paseo-luna-llena/): A guided night walk on the falls walkways by moonlight, with no artificial lighting. Only about five nights a month, with limited places. (About 2 hours 30 minutes (official page). Departures at 7:45 pm, 8:30 pm and 9:15 pm.)
- [Sunset at the Falls: the park after closing time](https://iguazu.ar/en/activities/atardecer-en-cataratas/): Official guided walk at sundown, after the park closes to the public, with a train ride, a regional snack and small groups. Dates vary. (No current official figure. In 2025 the outings lasted about 2 hours 50 minutes; confirm before booking.)
- [Boat ride under the falls with Iguazú Jungle](https://iguazu.ar/en/activities/navegacion-bajo-los-saltos/): Jungle 4x4 and a speedboat through the rapids to the foot of the falls, with the authorised operator on the Argentine side. Depends on river level. (No verified official figure: confirm before booking)
- [Brazilian side of Iguazú Falls: a day trip from Puerto Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/activities/lado-brasileno-en-el-dia/): Cross the Tancredo Neves bridge, walk the falls trail in Iguaçu National Park and, if time allows, add Parque das Aves on the same road. (Half a day to a full day, depending on the border queue and whether you add Parque das Aves)
- [Itaipu Binational: visiting the dam from Puerto Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/activities/visita-itaipu/): The Itaipu dam in Foz do Iguaçu: a panoramic bus tour, a circuit inside the power plant, a wildlife refuge and the dam lit up at night. (1 to 4 hours depending on the tour, plus the border crossing: allow half a day)
- [Mbyá Guaraní communities of Iguazú through community tourism](https://iguazu.ar/en/activities/visita-comunidades-mbya/): Guided visits run by the Mbyá communities of the Iryapú forest themselves: an interpretive trail, music, crafts and another way of seeing the forest. (About 1 h 30 of walking, plus transport from town)

## Rankings by category

- [Best restaurants in Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/restaurantes/): 78 places ([Markdown](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/restaurantes.md))
- [Best parrillas (steakhouses) in Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/parrillas/): 10 places ([Markdown](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/parrillas.md))
- [Bars in Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/bares/): 16 places ([Markdown](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/bares.md))
- [Cafés in Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/cafes/): 5 places ([Markdown](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/cafes.md))
- [Ice cream shops in Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/heladerias/): 9 places ([Markdown](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/heladerias.md))
- [Bakeries in Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/panaderias/): 22 places ([Markdown](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/panaderias.md))
- [Wine shops in Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/vinotecas/): 2 places ([Markdown](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/vinotecas.md))
- [Best hotels in Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/hoteles/): 161 places ([Markdown](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/hoteles.md))
- [Cabins and lodges in Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/cabanas/): 69 places ([Markdown](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/cabanas.md))
- [Campgrounds in Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/campings/): 30 places ([Markdown](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/campings.md))
- [Places to visit in Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/patrimonio/): 33 places ([Markdown](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/patrimonio.md))
- [Falls, waterfalls and viewpoints in Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/cataratas/): 22 places ([Markdown](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/cataratas.md))
- [Rainforest, parks and reserves in Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/naturaleza/): 45 places ([Markdown](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/naturaleza.md))
- [Adventure and tours in Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/nautica/): 3 places ([Markdown](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/nautica.md))
- [Parks and promenades in Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/parques/): 8 places ([Markdown](https://iguazu.ar/en/best/parques.md))

## Featured places

- [Parque Nacional Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/parque-nacional-iguazu/): The gateway to the falls: tickets, hours, the jungle train, trails and what to know before visiting the Área Cataratas. (Parque Nacional Iguazú)
- [Cataratas del Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/cataratas-del-iguazu/): About 275 falls on the Brazilian border, a World Heritage Site since 1984; roughly 80% of them are on the Argentine side. (Parque Nacional Iguazú)
- [Garganta del Diablo](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/garganta-del-diablo/): The tallest of the falls, at the end of a walkway over the river. Closed due to flooding since August 2026. (Parque Nacional Iguazú)
- [Salto San Martín](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/salto-san-martin/): The second-largest of the falls, facing San Martín Island; seen from both circuits and from the water. (Parque Nacional Iguazú)
- [Mirador Salto Bossetti](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/mirador-salto-bossetti/): Lower Circuit stop facing Bossetti Falls: the drop up close, with mist and forest all around. (Parque Nacional Iguazú)
- [Salto Arrechea](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/salto-arrechea/): A 23 m waterfall deep in the forest at the end of the Macuco Trail: 7 km round trip on a rough path inside the national park. (Parque Nacional Iguazú)
- [Hito Tres Fronteras](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/hito-tres-fronteras/): Lookout over the meeting of the Iguazú and Paraná rivers, facing Brazil and Paraguay. A sunset classic close to the town centre. (Puerto Iguazú)
- [Güirá Oga](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/paisaje-protegido-guira-oga/): A refuge that rescues and rehabilitates Misiones rainforest wildlife. 1.5 h guided visit by eco-trailer and on foot, on RN 12. (Ruta 12 y selva)
- [La Aripuca](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/la-aripuca/): A 17 m structure built from rescued native tree trunks, inspired by a Guaraní trap. Trails, crafts and regional food. (Puerto Iguazú)
- [Casa Ecológica de Botellas](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/casa-de-las-botellas/): A house built from plastic bottles, juice cartons, cans and CD cases by Alfredo Santa Cruz. A recycling classic in Iguazú. (Ruta 12 y selva)
- [Jardín de los Picaflores](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/jardin-de-los-picaflores/): A family garden ten blocks from downtown where wild hummingbirds and other birds come to feed on flowers and feeders, seen up close. (Downtown)
- [La Feirinha](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/feirinha-puerto-iguazu/): A long-running downtown market with some 70 stalls selling cheese, cured meats, wine and regional products; great for a sunset snack platter. (Downtown)
- [Museo Imágenes de la Selva](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/museo-imagenes-de-la-selva/): A small museum of native-wood carvings by Iguazú pioneer Rodolfo Allou, on Route 12 right across from Güirá Oga. (Ruta 12 y selva)
- [Reserva Natural Cultural Iriapú](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/reserva-natural-cultural-iriapu/): Protected rainforest next to the hotel zone, home to Mbyá Guaraní communities that offer tours led by their own members. (Ruta 12 y selva)
- [Compañía Minera Wanda](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/minas-wanda/): An amethyst, agate and quartz mine about 40 km from Puerto Iguazú, with guided tours of the quarry and tunnels plus a gem shop. (Libertad, Wanda y Esperanza)
- [Parque Provincial Urugua-í](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/parque-provincial-urugua-i/): One of Misiones' largest provincial parks: rainforest, streams and a renovated ranger post on Route 19 with trails and camping. (Comandante Andresito)
- [Yacutinga Lodge](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/reserva-yacutinga/): Rainforest lodge inside a private reserve on the upper Iguazú River, near Andresito. Visits are by overnight stay with the lodge's transfer. (Comandante Andresito)
- [Parque Provincial Puerto Península](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/parque-provincial-puerto-peninsula/): Provincial rainforest park next to Iguazú National Park, a few minutes from Puerto Iguazú. Trail access with the ranger's permission. (Ruta 12 y selva)
- [Parque Nacional do Iguaçu](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/parque-nacional-do-iguacu/): The Brazilian side of the Falls: a short canyon-edge trail with the panoramic view of the falls and a walkway facing the Devil's Throat. (Lado brasileño)
- [Parque das Aves](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/parque-das-aves/): A walking route through large enclosures of Atlantic Forest birds, a few metres from the entrance to Iguaçu National Park. (Lado brasileño)
- [Itaipu Binacional](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/itaipu-binacional/): The dam Brazil and Paraguay share on the Paraná River, with bus tours leaving from the visitor centre in Foz do Iguaçu. (Lado brasileño)
- [Marco das Três Fronteiras](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/marco-das-tres-fronteiras/): A Foz lookout where the Iguazú meets the Paraná: you see Argentina and Paraguay, with open-air performances at sunset. (Lado brasileño)
- [Gran Meliá Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/gran-melia-iguazu/): Five-star hotel inside Iguazú National Park, about 2 km from the falls, with Devil's Throat views from parts of the property. (Parque Nacional Iguazú)
- [El Quincho del Tío Querido](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/el-quincho-del-tio-querido/): Classic grill in central Puerto Iguazú with about three decades of history, grilled meats, river fish and a tango show some nights. (Puerto Iguazú)
- [AQVA Restaurant](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/aqva/): A restaurant serving regional Misiones cuisine in central Puerto Iguazú, with river fish, homemade pasta and yerba mate desserts. (Downtown)
- [La Rueda 1975](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/la-rueda/): Family restaurant since 1975 on Córdoba Avenue: Argentine beef, river fish, homemade pasta and a huge wine cellar. (Downtown)
- [Bocamora Grill & Wine](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/bocamora/): Grill and river fish next to the Three Borders Landmark, overlooking where the Iguazú and Paraná rivers meet. (Puerto Iguazú)
- [Panambí](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/panambi/): Restaurant serving homemade regional dishes on Route 12, about 3 km from downtown on the way to the Falls. (Puerto Iguazú)
- [The Argentine Experience](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/the-argentine-experience/): Hands-on 10-course dinner with 3 wines downtown: fold pastries, brew herbal tea, mix cocktails. Prepaid online booking. (Downtown)
- [La Toscana Trattoria](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/la-toscana/): Italian trattoria on Córdoba Avenue, on the grounds of Posada La Sorgente: homemade pasta, risottos, meat and fish. (Downtown)
- [A Piacere Restaurant](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/a-piacere/): Downtown restaurant on Córdoba Avenue: grilled beef, homemade pasta, risotto and river fish. (Downtown)
- [Holy Resto Bar](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/holy-cerveceria-y-resto/): Downtown taproom of the Holy craft brewery on Córdoba Avenue: house beer, pizza, burgers and sharing plates. Evenings only. (Downtown)
- [Tatú Carreta](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/tatu-carreta/): Big grill house on Victoria Aguirre Avenue, one block from downtown's restaurant strip. Open from late morning to midnight. (Downtown)
- [De la Fonte Restaurant](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/de-la-fonte/): Restaurant of the Boutique Hotel de la Fonte: Italian-rooted chef-driven cooking, homemade pasta and a wine cellar, a few blocks from downtown. (Downtown)
- [Lotta Helados](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/lotta-iguazu-helados-regionales/): Artisan ice cream from Misiones with regional flavors: yerba mate, cassava with milk caramel, pitanga, moringa and mango. (Downtown)
- [Loi Suites Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/loi-suites-iguazu/): Five-star hotel set in the Iryapú forest, with 160 forest-view rooms, a spa and pools, one of them right on the Iguazú River. (Puerto Iguazú)
- [Iguazú Grand](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/iguazu-grand-hotel/): Resort on Route 12 at the entrance to Puerto Iguazú, with three outdoor pools, a spa, a kids' club and its own nature trail. (Puerto Iguazú)
- [Mercure Iguazú Hotel Iru](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/mercure-iguazu-hotel-iru/): Four-star Accor hotel in the Iryapú forest, with a large pool, a spa and a restaurant, about a 20-minute drive from the falls. (Puerto Iguazú)
- [Panoramic Grand](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/panoramic-grand/): Historic hotel overlooking where the Iguazú and Paraná rivers meet, a few blocks from downtown. Temporarily closed for renovation since 2026. (Downtown)
- [Gran Amérian Portal del Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/amerian/): Five-star hotel 100 meters from the Three Borders Landmark, overlooking where the Iguazú and Paraná rivers meet, and walkable to downtown. (Puerto Iguazú)
- [Falls Iguazú Hotel & Spa](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/falls-iguazu-hotel-y-spa/): Large hotel inside the Iryapú forest reserve, with buffet breakfast and dinner included, a year-round pool and a spa. 7 minutes by car from town. (Puerto Iguazú)
- [La Aldea de la Selva Lodge](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/la-aldea-de-la-selva/): Forest lodge about 2 km from town, with air-conditioned rooms, pools, a restaurant and buffet breakfast. It bills itself as Iguazú's first. (Puerto Iguazú)
- [Iguazú Jungle Hotel](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/iguazu-jungle-lodge/): Hotel 700 m from downtown and the bus terminal, between town and the Iguazú River, with two pools, breakfast included and free parking. (Puerto Iguazú)
- [Exe Hotel Cataratas](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/exe-hotel-cataratas/): Five-star Eurostars hotel on Route 12, on the way to the Falls, with pools, a forest trail, sports courts and a restaurant. (Puerto Iguazú)
- [Hostel Park Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/hostel-park-iguazu/): Budget hostel in downtown Puerto Iguazú with private or shared rooms. Its website is down: check it is open before you go. (Downtown)
- [Salto Dos Hermanas](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/salto-dos-hermanas/): Twin falls tucked into the jungle, seen from above on the Upper Circuit and from below on the Lower Circuit of Iguazú National Park. (Parque Nacional Iguazú)
- [Reserva Natural Cultural Municipal Mbororé](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/reserva-natural-cultural-municipal-mborore/): Municipal rainforest reserve next to the Mbyá Guaraní community of Fortín Mbororé, close to town. Visits by arrangement only. (Ruta 12 y selva)
- [Museo Regional Puerto Bemberg](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/museo-regional-puerto-bemberg/): Museum in Puerto Libertad, the town that began as Puerto Bemberg, a 1920s yerba mate colony. Opening hours unconfirmed. (Libertad, Wanda y Esperanza)
- [Iguazu Bike Tours](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/iguazu-bike-tours/): Local bike tour operator in the rainforest: Jaguar Road ride, a hop into Paraguay, the Brazilian side of the falls and a full-day outing. (Puerto Iguazú)
- [Parque Mitológico Guaraní](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/parque-mitologico-guarani/): Trail of sculptures depicting Guaraní mythological figures on the grounds of the Wanda Mining Company, next to the gemstone mine. (Libertad, Wanda y Esperanza)

## Destinations and areas

- [Puerto Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/destinations/puerto-iguazu/)
- [Iguazú National Park](https://iguazu.ar/en/destinations/parque-nacional-iguazu/)
- [Route 12 and rainforest](https://iguazu.ar/en/destinations/ruta-12-y-selva/)
- [Brazilian side](https://iguazu.ar/en/destinations/lado-brasileno/)
- [Colonia Wanda](https://iguazu.ar/en/destinations/wanda/)
- [Puerto Libertad](https://iguazu.ar/en/destinations/puerto-libertad/)
- [Puerto Esperanza](https://iguazu.ar/en/destinations/puerto-esperanza/)
- [Comandante Andresito](https://iguazu.ar/en/destinations/andresito/)

## When to go

- [Events calendar: festivals, events and holidays](https://iguazu.ar/en/events/)
- [Iguazú in January](https://iguazu.ar/en/months/january/)
- [Iguazú in February](https://iguazu.ar/en/months/february/)
- [Iguazú in March](https://iguazu.ar/en/months/march/)
- [Iguazú in April](https://iguazu.ar/en/months/april/)
- [Iguazú in May](https://iguazu.ar/en/months/may/)
- [Iguazú in June](https://iguazu.ar/en/months/june/)
- [Iguazú in July](https://iguazu.ar/en/months/july/)
- [Iguazú in August](https://iguazu.ar/en/months/august/)
- [Iguazú in September](https://iguazu.ar/en/months/september/)
- [Iguazú in October](https://iguazu.ar/en/months/october/)
- [Iguazú in November](https://iguazu.ar/en/months/november/)
- [Iguazú in December](https://iguazu.ar/en/months/december/)

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