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Outdoors Argentine side, Iguazú

Iguazú National Park

An outdoor spot in Argentine side, Iguazú, moderately priced ($$) and worth most of a day (about 6 hours). Best time to go: Opening time.

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Iguazú National Park in Argentine side, Iguazú
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Why go

Argentine side of the falls with upper and lower circuits on catwalks through the jungle.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Iguazú, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Gran Aventura and Gran Meliá Iguazú. Set aside most of a day (about 6 hours) here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Argentine side
Price
$$
Time needed
6 hr
Best time
Opening time

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Iguazú, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Gran Aventura

    Jeep through the jungle then a speedboat ride straight into the base of the falls.

    Activity · 0.8 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Gran Meliá Iguazú

    Hotel inside the Argentine park whose bar and terrace look straight at the falls.

    Drinks · 1.0 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Garganta del Diablo

    U-shaped chasm where half the river plunges 80 m, reached by train and a long catwalk.

    Outdoors · 2.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Parque das Aves

    Bird park beside the Brazilian park entrance with walk-in aviaries of toucans and macaws.

    Sight · 8.2 km straight-line
  5. 5
    El Quincho del Tío Querido

    Busy parrilla in Puerto Iguazú with grilled meats and live music most nights.

    Food · 14 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Aqva Restaurant

    Puerto Iguazú restaurant serving river fish like surubí and regional dishes.

    Food · 15 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Iguazú National Park is a stop on our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Iguazú

Another curated outdoor spot in Iguazú. See the full Iguazú guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Iguazú run from 22°C in July to 32°C in January; October is usually the wettest month. For Iguazú National Park itself, we suggest: Opening time.

Modelled monthly averages for Iguazú from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Iguazú weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Ruta 101 Km 142, N3370 Puerto Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina
Coordinates
-25.68295, -54.45463
Destination
Iguazú, Argentina
Website
iguazuargentina.com

Iguazú National Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Iguazú National Park?

Plan on most of a day (about 6 hours) at Iguazú National Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Iguazú National Park?

Our pick: Opening time. Insider tip: Arrive at opening and do the Devil's Throat first.

Where is Iguazú National Park?

Iguazú National Park is at Ruta 101 Km 142, N3370 Puerto Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina, in Argentine side. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Iguazú National Park?

Iguazú National Park appears on Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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