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The border between Brazil and Argentina is home to one of the world’s greatest natural phenomena.
In the midst of a subtropical nature reserve, the earth seems to open up and 275 separate falls crash over a horseshoe-shaped precipice, nearly five kilometers wide and 90 meters high.
Spectacular all year round, we recommend two days here to fully explore the falls on both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides.
Activities and wildlife
The network of walkways on the Brazilian side provides some wonderful panoramas of this powerful show, often framed by rainbows. The surrounding vegetation of the park is also home to a rich diversity of wildlife species, and so marveling at the breathtaking views can be interspersed with close encounters with the array of birdlife and mammals, which includes tapirs, capuchin monkeys and the coatimundi, a relation of the raccoon.
Other activities include a boat safari, which powers up the river to the foot of the falls (and sometimes beyond).
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Suggested itineraries featuring Iguaçu Falls
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Iguaçu Falls, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Photos of Iguaçu Falls
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Our expert guides to exploring Iguaçu Falls
Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Iguaçu Falls, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Iguaçu Falls at its best.
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Family vacations in Brazil ![Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro]()
Family vacations in Brazil
Family vacations in Brazil
Why you should consider a family trip to Brazil, and what to do once you’re there. From hotel and resort recommendations to how to see Rio, we explain the best ways to experience Brazil’s key highlights as a family.
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Honeymoons in Brazil ![Iguaçu Falls, Brazil]()
Honeymoons in Brazil
Honeymoons in Brazil
Plan your perfect honeymoon to Brazil. Country specialist, Tom, picks some of the country’s highlights, from exploring the Brazilian Amazon and spotting wildlife in the Pantanal to spending time on Brazil’s beaches and experiencing Iguaçu Falls.
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Luxury vacations in Brazil ![Jaguar — Pantanal, Brazil]()
Luxury vacations in Brazil
Luxury vacations in Brazil
It’s not so much about Brazil’s luxury resorts and beachside glamour, says Audley specialist Rachel. For her, luxury travel in Brazil comes from superb guiding and artistic properties committed to conservation. She suggests five stops on a Brazilian luxury tour.
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What to do in Brazil: our highlights guide ![The view from Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro]()
What to do in Brazil: our highlights guide
What to do in Brazil: our highlights guide
Country specialist, Georgia, chooses some of her favorite things to see and do and where to stay in Brazil. Highlights include spending time in Rio and Salvador, the Amazon and the Pantanal’s wetlands, the best way to see the Iguaçu Falls and her pick of Brazil’s many beaches.
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Accommodation choices for Iguaçu Falls
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Iguaçu Falls. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Belmond Hotel das Cataratas
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Ideas for experiencing Iguaçu Falls
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Iguaçu Falls, and which use the best local guides.
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Macuco Safari ![Macuco Safari]()
Macuco Safari
Macuco Safari
Travel through the dense rainforest to Iguaçu Falls, where you get to experience the waterfalls close up.
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Iguaçu Falls Walking Tour
Iguaçu Falls Walking Tour
The finest overall view of the falls is from the Brazilian side, as it is said that 'Argentina puts on the show and Brazil enjoys the view'.
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