Garganta del Diablo
Is Garganta del Diablo worth visiting?
The tallest of the falls, at the end of a walkway over the river. Closed due to flooding since August 2026. It is in Parque Nacional Iguazú, 18 km from Plaza San Martín in Puerto Iguazú.
At a glance
| Type | Waterfall |
|---|---|
| Area | Parque Nacional Iguazú |
| Distance from Plaza San Martín in Puerto Iguazú | 18 km |
| Opening hours | Closed since 3 Aug 2026, no reopening date. When open, the circuit closes at 4:45 pm. |
| Phone | +54 9 3757 674714 |
| Coordinates | -25.69559, -54.43634 |
| Web | iguazuargentina.com |
About Garganta del Diablo
The Devil's Throat is a U-shaped canyon where much of the Iguazú River gathers and plunges more than 80 meters. From the final balcony the drop is just a few meters away, the roar drowns out voices and a column of mist rises and soaks you. It is the image most people link with Iguazú.
To get there you take the jungle train to Estación Garganta and then walk a 1.1 km walkway over the river: 2,200 m round trip, about 90 minutes with stops, fully accessible. There is also an alternative 2.3 km footpath. Note: the walk has been closed as a precaution since 3 August 2026. With floods forecast because of El Niño, the floors and railings were dismantled so the river wouldn't carry them off, as happened in 2023 with 79 sections. According to the park, putting them back would take 30 to 60 days once the water drops.
Local tip
If it's still closed, don't write off the trip: the park superintendent recommends the Lower Circuit, with several viewpoints right by the falls.
Practical guide
Before you go
- Closed as a precaution since 3 Aug 2026; on 16 Sep it was announced it would stay shut at least 40 more days. Check before you go.
- After the flood, reinstalling the walkways takes 30 to 60 days, according to the park superintendent.
- Even when open, it can close without notice if the river rises suddenly, as it did in July 2026.
What to do
- Ride the train to Estación Garganta once the walk reopens
- Walk the 1.1 km walkway over the river to the balcony
- Feel the mist and roar of the drop from the final viewpoint
- While it's closed, walk the Upper and Lower Circuits, which remain open
- How long
- About 90 minutes for the round-trip walkway, plus the train ride
- Who it suits
- Everyone: the train and walkway are fully accessible. It's the spot that impresses first-timers the most.
- Best time to go
- It only opens when the flow is safe: in 2026 it closed once the river passed 6,500 m³/s. When it reopens, go early to avoid the train line.
- Opening hours
- Closed since 3 Aug 2026, no reopening date. When open, the circuit closes at 4:45 pm.
- Admission and prices
- Included in the general park ticket, which also covers the train.
- Booking
- Not needed · No separate booking: the train turn is free and handed out at the ticket office.
- Accessibility
- Train and walkway fully accessible; free manual wheelchairs at the stations, pushed by a companion.
Tours and activities that go here
See all →Full Moon Walk in Iguazú National Park
A guided night walk on the falls walkways by moonlight, with no artificial lighting. Only about five nights a month, with limited places.
See activity →Sunset at the Falls: the park after closing time
Official guided walk at sundown, after the park closes to the public, with a train ride, a regional snack and small groups. Dates vary.
See activity →How to get there
Inside Iguazú National Park: jungle train from Estación Central to Estación Garganta (usually first departure 8:20 am, last 3:30 pm, last return 5:30 pm), then the walkway. On foot: 2.3 km alternative path.
Coordinates: -25.69559, -54.43634
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Compare with similar falls and viewpoints
| Place | Area | To downtown | Hours | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garganta del Diablo | Parque Nacional Iguazú | 18 km | Published | |
| Cataratas del Iguazú | Parque Nacional Iguazú | 17 km | Published | |
| Salto San Martín | Parque Nacional Iguazú | 17 km | Published | |
| Mirador Salto Bossetti | Parque Nacional Iguazú | 16 km | Published | |
| Salto Arrechea | Parque Nacional Iguazú | 14 km | Published |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Garganta del Diablo?
In Parque Nacional Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina, 18 km from Plaza San Martín in Puerto Iguazú. Coordinates: -25.69559, -54.43634.
What are the opening hours of Garganta del Diablo?
According to data checked on October 9, 2026: Closed since 3 Aug 2026, no reopening date. When open, the circuit closes at 4:45 pm.. Hours change by season, so confirm before going.
How much time do you need for Garganta del Diablo?
About 90 minutes for the round-trip walkway, plus the train ride
How much does it cost to visit Garganta del Diablo?
Included in the general park ticket, which also covers the train. (checked on October 9, 2026; confirm before going).
Do you need to book Garganta del Diablo?
Not needed. No separate booking: the train turn is free and handed out at the ticket office.
When is the best time to visit Garganta del Diablo?
It only opens when the flow is safe: in 2026 it closed once the river passed 6,500 m³/s. When it reopens, go early to avoid the train line.
How do I get to Garganta del Diablo?
Inside Iguazú National Park: jungle train from Estación Central to Estación Garganta (usually first departure 8:20 am, last 3:30 pm, last return 5:30 pm), then the walkway. On foot: 2.3 km alternative path.
What is the phone number of Garganta del Diablo?
+54 9 3757 674714.
What is near Garganta del Diablo?
Cataratas del Iguazú (550 m), Salto San Martín (1.1 km), Salto Mbiguá (1.3 km).
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