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Salto Álvar Núñez

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Salto Álvar Núñez, waterfall in Iguazú Waterfall · Parque Nacional Iguazú
Waterfall Parque Nacional Iguazú 17 km from Plaza San Martín in Puerto Iguazú

Is Salto Álvar Núñez worth visiting?

Salto Álvar Núñez is a waterfall in Parque Nacional Iguazú, Iguazú, 17 km from Plaza San Martín in Puerto Iguazú. It has no editorial review yet: below you have all the verified data to decide.

At a glance

Type Waterfall
AreaParque Nacional Iguazú
Distance from Plaza San Martín in Puerto Iguazú17 km
Coordinates-25.68378, -54.44278

What we know

Salto Álvar Núñez is a waterfall in Iguazú, in Parque Nacional Iguazú, 17 km from Plaza San Martín in Puerto Iguazú.

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Coordinates: -25.68378, -54.44278

Compare with similar falls and viewpoints

PlaceAreaTo downtownHoursContact
Salto Álvar Núñez Parque Nacional Iguazú 17 km — —
Cataratas del Iguazú Parque Nacional Iguazú 17 km Published
Garganta del Diablo Parque Nacional Iguazú 18 km Published
Salto San Martín Parque Nacional Iguazú 17 km Published
Mirador Salto Bossetti Parque Nacional Iguazú 16 km Published

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What else is nearby

Salto Lanusse80 m Mirador Salto Chico300 m Salto Dos Hermanas300 m Mirador Salto dos Hermanas superior310 m Mirador Salto Chico superior330 m Salto Chico340 m

Frequently asked questions

Where is Salto Álvar Núñez?

In Parque Nacional Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina, 17 km from Plaza San Martín in Puerto Iguazú. Coordinates: -25.68378, -54.44278.

What are the opening hours of Salto Álvar Núñez?

We don't have confirmed opening hours yet. We recommend checking before going.

What is near Salto Álvar Núñez?

Salto Lanusse (80 m), Mirador Salto Chico (300 m), Salto Dos Hermanas (300 m).

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