Argentina
Iguazú
Hundreds of waterfalls on the Argentina–Brazil border, set in subtropical rainforest. Stay 2 to 3 days. Below: 3 sights, 1 activity and 3 outdoor spots, plus how Iguazú fits into a longer trip.
- Places
- 10
- Curated routes
- 1
- Best season
- Mar – May, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- January
- Coolest month
- July
- Wettest month
- October
3 See · 1 Do · 3 Outdoors · 2 Eat · 1 Drink
Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú
from our route notes
32°C / 89°F avg high
22°C / 71°F avg high
about 211 mm rain
Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.
Things to do in Iguazú
10 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.
See
3 sights worth building a day around across Brazilian side, Foz do Iguaçu and Puerto Iguazú.
Photo: rigo diaz · GoogleSeeParque das Aves
Bird park beside the Brazilian park entrance with walk-in aviaries of toucans and macaws.
- See
Itaipu Dam
Huge hydroelectric dam on the Brazil–Paraguay border with panoramic and technical tours.
Photo: Hito Tres Fronteras Puerto Iguazú · GoogleSeeHito Tres Fronteras
Lookout where Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay meet at the river junction.
Tip Come for sunset and the evening craft market.
Do
1 activity for when the group wants to do more than look in Argentine side.
Photo: Iguazu Jungle · GoogleDoGran Aventura
Jeep through the jungle then a speedboat ride straight into the base of the falls.
Tip You will be soaked; bring a dry bag.
Outdoors
3 outdoor spots for fresh air across Argentine side and Brazilian side.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0OutdoorsIguazú National Park
Argentine side of the falls with upper and lower circuits on catwalks through the jungle.
Tip Arrive at opening and do the Devil's Throat first.
Photo: Rolex Patil · GoogleOutdoorsGarganta del Diablo
U-shaped chasm where half the river plunges 80 m, reached by train and a long catwalk.
Tip Bring a rain jacket for the spray.
Photo: Sebas Martín · GoogleOutdoorsParque Nacional do Iguaçu
Brazilian side with a panoramic trail facing the main falls and a walkway into the spray.
Tip Half a day is enough here.
Eat
Where we would book a table in Iguazú in Puerto Iguazú.
Photo: Aqva Restaurante Iguazú · GoogleEatAqva Restaurant
Puerto Iguazú restaurant serving river fish like surubí and regional dishes.
Tip Book ahead in high season.
Photo: Issa Khorrassany · GoogleEatEl Quincho del Tío Querido
Busy parrilla in Puerto Iguazú with grilled meats and live music most nights.
Drink
Our picks for a drink in Iguazú in Argentine side.
Photo: Philip Choi · CC BY 2.0DrinkGran Meliá Iguazú
Hotel inside the Argentine park whose bar and terrace look straight at the falls.
How to fit Iguazú into a trip
Iguazú is stop 4 of 4 on our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route. Follow it as-is or lift Iguazú into your own plan.
Stop 4 of 4
Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú
Tango nights, Malbec country and giant falls
- Trip length
- 11 days
- Best season
- Mar – May, Sep – Nov
- Pace
- easy
- Before: Valle de Uco
Getting here and onward
- Valle de Uco to IguazúValle de Uco is about 1,667 km / 1,036 mi away in a straight line
Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.
Iguazú month by month
Average daily highs run from 22°C / 71°F in July to 32°C / 89°F in January. October is the wettest month, with about 211 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.
- Jan32° / 89°F average high
- Feb32° / 89°F average high
- Mar32° / 89°F average high, in our recommended season
- Apr29° / 84°F average high, in our recommended season
- May24° / 75°F average high, in our recommended season
- Jun22° / 72°F average high
- Jul22° / 71°F average high
- Aug25° / 76°F average high
- Sep27° / 81°F average high, in our recommended season
- Oct29° / 85°F average high, in our recommended season
- Nov30° / 87°F average high, in our recommended season
- Dec32° / 89°F average high
Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Iguazú weather and the best time to visit →
Iguazú questions, answered
How many days do you need in Iguazú?
Our route notes suggest 2–3 days in Iguazú. On our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route it is stop 4 of 4 in a 11-day trip. The listed visit times for our 10 places add up to roughly 22 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.
What is Iguazú best known for?
Hundreds of waterfalls on the Argentina–Brazil border, set in subtropical rainforest. Stay 2 to 3 days. Standouts on our list: Parque das Aves (Bird park beside the Brazilian park entrance with walk-in aviaries of toucans and macaws); Itaipu Dam (Huge hydroelectric dam on the Brazil–Paraguay border with panoramic and technical tours); Hito Tres Fronteras (Lookout where Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay meet at the river junction).
When is the best time to visit Iguazú?
Our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route is best Mar – May, Sep – Nov. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in January (32°C / 89°F), the coolest in July (22°C / 71°F) and the most rain in October (about 211 mm).
What are the best things to do in Iguazú?
Start with Iguazú National Park, Garganta del Diablo, Parque Nacional do Iguaçu, Gran Aventura and Parque das Aves. Our guide lists 10 places in all, from 3 sights, 1 activity, 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 bar or café.
Where should a group eat in Iguazú?
Our picks: Aqva Restaurant (Puerto Iguazú); El Quincho del Tío Querido (Puerto Iguazú). Book ahead in high season (Aqva Restaurant).
Plan Iguazú with your crew
Open the Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route in TripsCircle, invite friends with a link, settle which of these 10 places make the cut with a quick poll, then split costs and share one packing list.
Plan around Iguazú
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- Mendoza 9 places
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