Tango nights, Malbec country and giant falls
This is leg 3 of 3, the final leg.
Travel leg · Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú
Valle de Uco to Iguazú
Valle de Uco and Iguazú sit about 1,667 km (1,036 mi) apart in a straight line, with Iguazú to the north-east. It is leg 3 of 3 on our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú itinerary, an 11-day trip. At this distance a flight may be the typical way to cover it.
- Straight-line distance
- 1,667 km · 1,036 mi
- Est. road distance
- 2,001–2,334 km
- Est. drive time
- 21 h – 36 h
- Direction
- Heading north-east
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By air or long-distance transport
At 1,667 km in a straight line, a flight may be the most typical way to cover this leg. Driving would be an estimated 2,001–2,334 km and 21 h – 36 h at the wheel, usually split over more than one day.
Fly between Buenos Aires (Aeroparque), Mendoza and Puerto Iguazú with Aerolíneas Argentinas or low-cost carriers. In Mendoza, hire a driver or rent a car for the Uco Valley, about 90 minutes south of the city.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Iguazú
Hundreds of waterfalls on the Argentina–Brazil border, set in subtropical rainforest. Stay 2 to 3 days.
Iguazú National Park
Argentine side of the falls with upper and lower circuits on catwalks through the jungle.
Gran Aventura
Jeep through the jungle then a speedboat ride straight into the base of the falls.
Parque das Aves
Bird park beside the Brazilian park entrance with walk-in aviaries of toucans and macaws.
Aqva Restaurant
Puerto Iguazú restaurant serving river fish like surubí and regional dishes.
Gran Meliá Iguazú
Hotel inside the Argentine park whose bar and terrace look straight at the falls.
Garganta del Diablo
U-shaped chasm where half the river plunges 80 m, reached by train and a long catwalk.
Before you leave Valle de Uco
High-altitude wine valley under the snowcapped Andes. Stay 2 nights.
Zuccardi Valle de Uco
Stone winery in Paraje Altamira built from local rock, with tastings and the Piedra Infinita restaurant.
Bodegas Salentein
Cross-shaped winery with the Killka cultural center and art gallery, set against the Andes.
The Vines of Mendoza
Vineyard estate with Francis Mallmann's Siete Fuegos restaurant and a tasting room.
On this curated route
Where Valle de Uco → Iguazú sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Iguazú to Valle de Uco is the same 1,667 km in a straight line, heading south-west. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
The biggest gap comes in September, when Iguazú averages highs 6°C warmer than Valle de Uco. Over a year, Iguazú gets about 1,330 mm more rain.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valle de Uco high | 32° | 31° | 29° | 24° | 20° | 17° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 28° | 31° |
| Iguazú high | 32° | 32° | 32° | 29° | 24° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 32° |
| Valle de Uco rain | 32 | 34 | 26 | 19 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 12 | 16 | 22 | 20 |
| Iguazú rain | 147 | 129 | 117 | 124 | 163 | 108 | 85 | 70 | 121 | 211 | 159 | 179 |
Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Iguazú month guides.
Valle de Uco to Iguazú: questions travelers ask
How far is Valle de Uco from Iguazú?
Valle de Uco is about 1,667 km (1,036 mi) from Iguazú in a straight line, with Iguazú to the north-east. By road, we estimate 2,001–2,334 km (1,243–1,450 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from Valle de Uco to Iguazú?
An estimated 21 h – 36 h, assuming 2,001–2,334 km of road at average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day. At this distance, a flight may be more practical.
Which itineraries include the trip from Valle de Uco to Iguazú?
Our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú itinerary includes this leg. Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú runs about 11 days across 4 stops, best in Mar – May, Sep – Nov.
Getting to Valle de Uco
- Mendoza to Valle de Uco 87 km
Guides for both ends
- Valle de Uco travel guide
- Valle de Uco weather best time to visit
- Iguazú travel guide
- Iguazú weather best time to visit
Iguazú by month
Plan Valle de Uco → Iguazú with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.