Iguazù Falls

One of the experiences not to be missed on a trip to Argentina is the visit of the breathtaking Iguazu Falls.

Few places thrill and excite like the Iguazu Falls: not one, but a myriad of huge waterfalls immersed in the green of the tropical jungle, where the water makes spectacular leaps.

The panorama that will appear before your eyes will seem almost unreal and the result of special effects: a paradise that nothing to envy to the saga of Jurassik Park. Give yourself a pinch: it’s reality, a magical reality.

How to reach the Iguazù waterfalls

The Iguazu Falls National Park is located at the turn of Argentina and Brazil.

The cheapest way to access it’s to take one of the numerous buses that depart from the two countries with frequent night runs and arrive at their destination after more than 10 hours of driving.

However, traveling by plane can be the best solution for those who have little time available: in just on hour you arrive at your destination and you can immediately start visiting the national park.

We opted for the plane leaving from the capital Buenos Aires with destination Puerto Iguazu: in fact, by booking in advance, we paid a price slightly higher than expected for the long night bus ride.

Puerto Iguazu town is full of accommodations for all tastes, from cheaper hostels to more expensive solutions. The national park is connected to Puerto Iguazu with frequent bus rides that take just over an hour to reach the destination. Inform yourself, as soon as you arrive in the city, bus schedules (both for the outward journey and for the return).

Remember to always carry passports with you: you will have to show them when crossing the border between Argentina and Brazil.

Which side of the Iguazu falls to visit?

No doubt: both sides of the Iguazu Falls, both those facing Argentina and the one on the Brazilian side, deserve to be visited! Iguazu Falls are one of the most incredible natural beauties of the world and are worth admiring in all their majesty.

Where do you start to visit the Iguazu Falls?

The Argentinean side is undoubtedly more breathtaking and enchanting: the visit is articulated along several paths immersed in the jungle that wind on wooden piers near the rapids until you reach the famous Garganta del Diablo, the most impressive gorge of the falls. The Argentine side also offers numerous tourist attractions: first of all, the excursion in rubber dinghy that runs at full speed until you get under the jets of the falls. During high season periods, the excursion must be booked in advance, as seats are easily sold out.

Garganta del Diablo

The Brazilian side is equally spectacular and offers a 360 ° view of the beautiful waterfalls; however, it does not allow to arrive with the passarelle near the falls.

We preferred to start our visit from the Argentine side. We have dedicated a full day, starting early with the first bus ride in the morning. Before starting our long walk through the beautiful catwalks overlooking the falls, we went to the counter inside the park to book the excursion in the afternoon on the raft under the water jets and we managed to grab the last available places: we came out wet (no, the capes did not help!), but no matter!

The next day after we went to the brazilian side of the falls and we spent half day. It’s enought to explore the park from this side: the main attractions, in fact, are concentrated on the Argentine side