Guide to Visit the Iguazu Falls From Both Sides (2025)

If you are planning to visit the Iguazu Falls, we leave you with this very complete guide so that you have all the information and can plan your visit.

The Iguazu Falls are one of the natural wonders of the world. Nestled on the border between Argentina and Brazil, the waterfalls reach a height of 80 meters, making it a must-see site.

If you are thinking of visiting the Iguazu Falls, we have prepared this super guide to give you all the information you need to plan your trip and get to know them from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides.

What are the characteristics of the Iguazu Falls?

The numbers speak for themselves. The Iguazu Falls were the product of a great volcanic eruption millions of years ago. There are no more and no less than 275 waterfalls located on the border between Argentina and Brazil on the Iguazu River and in the middle of the jungle.

Beyond the number of waterfalls, what makes it very famous worldwide is the height from where the water falls, which exceeds 60 meters and reaches up to 80 meters and the impressive water flow that averages 1,800 m³/s. One of the most famous sites in the area is the so-called Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat), where the terrain is an abrupt 80-meter high depression.

When is the best time to travel to Iguazu Falls?

Although they can be visited all year round, the temperature and water flow are not the same if you go in summer or winter.

From November to March you will find a large volume of water falling from the falls, due to the high rainfall season. But also keep in mind that it is high season for South American tourism and bothtemperatures and humidity are very high. In addition, some excursions such as sailing to the falls may not go out if there is too much water flow.

In the winter months (June, July, August) rainfall is not as constant and temperatures at night tend to drop considerably. On the other hand, the water flow is lower, although the fall from the falls is still quite impressive.

For us, the best time to travel to Iguazu Falls is from March to May and from August to October, when temperatures are not so hot, it does not rain as much, the crowds are lower and you can enjoy many activities.

How many days do you need to visit Iguazu Falls?

If you only want to see Iguazu Falls on the Argentinean and Brazilian side, two days would be enough. But in reality there are many more activities to do in Iguazu, such as sailing the river, crossing to Ciudad del Este in Paraguay or visiting the ruins of San Ignacio or an aboriginal village.

For this reason, the ideal is to visit Iguazu Falls in at least three or four days.

Here are some itinerary options depending on the number of days you have available for your trip:
🔝Iguazu in 2 days
🔝Iguazu in 3 days
🔝Iguazu in 4 days

How much is the entrance fee to visit the Iguazu Falls on the Argentine side?

The entrance fee to visit the Iguazu Falls on the Argentine side varies according to whether you are a national, a Mercosur resident or a foreigner. What is actually paid is the entrance fee to the Iguazu National Park, where the waterfalls are located. Prices for 2025 are as follows:

	Foreign Residents	Argentine Residents(*)
Adult general admission	45.000 pesos	15.000 pesos

The second consecutive day of visit, entitles you to 50% discount on the rate. What you have to do at the end of the first day of your visit is to revalidate your ticket to get a 50% discount for the second consecutive day.

There are also 3 or 7 day passes to be used within 6 months of purchase, consecutively or alternately. With the 3-day pass you pay the equivalent of two days and save one (total 90,000 pesos for foreigners, 30,000 pesos for Argentines).

When entering the national park you must show your ID card or passport, so do not forget to bring it with you. The residence address shown on the ID card determines the value of the ticket. The national park is open every day of the year from 8 am to 6 pm.

How to get tickets for Iguazu Falls Argentine side

Currently, the only way to enter the Iguazú National Park and visit the falls is by purchasing a ticket online. The official website of the Iguazu National Park is where you can purchase tickets.

The entrance fee is per day, but if you want to enter again the next day, you get a 50% discount by presenting your paid ticket at the park entrance ticket office.

How to get from Puerto Iguazu to the Falls or cross to Brazil

• ARGENTINE SIDE: There are several options to get to the entrance of the Iguazu National Park from the town of Puerto Iguazu. It can be done by car, paying the parking fee at the park entrance, or by public transport through the company Río Uruguay, which makes the trip every 20 minutes, or by taxi or remis.

📷 Book here the excursion from Puerto Iguazu to the falls. Includes round trip transfer, local guide, and as an optional activity, boat or 4×4 ride to experience the adventure in first person.

• THE FALLS ON THE BRAZILIAN SIDE: From Puerto Iguazu there are several daily buses that cross the border and take you to the access to the National Park Do Iguaçu in Brazil. Remember to bring your passport or ID card if you are from Mercosur.

📷 Book here the excursion from Puerto Iguazu to the Brazilian side waterfalls in the day. Transfers and guide included. It does not include the price of access to the Iguazú Park.

How much is the entrance fee to visit the Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian side?

The prices to visit the Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian side (rates updated to 2025) are as follows:

• Foreign tourists: the price is 113 reais.
• Residents in Brasil and in Mercosur (Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela): 102 reais.
• Children under 6 years old: free of charge

The national park is open every day of the year from 9 am to 4 pm.

How to get tickets for the Brazilian side of the IguaZu Falls

You can purchase entrance tickets to Parque Nacional Do Iguaçu from its website.

✨ Things to do at Iguazu Falls on the both sides

It is worthwhile to visit both the Argentine and Brazilian side of the falls, as the views are different. While on the Argentine side you can be next to the falls, on the Brazilian side the panoramic view is perfect.

MAP with the trails of the Iguazu Falls

We share with you a map showing an approximation of the trails on each side of the park so that you can plan your trekking in Iguazu Falls.

Visit the Iguazu Falls on the Argentinean side

Within the Iguazú National Park there are several attractions to visit. The first thing you come across is the Visitor’s Center, ideal for more information about the ecosystem of the place.

The Ecological Train is the one that connects the main access station to the park with the Cataratas station, where the upper and lower rides depart, and the Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat). If you have a baby carriage or wheelchair, you can load them here without any problem. As its name suggests, this means of transportation within the park is environmentally friendly due to its low speed and non-polluting nature.

Iguazu trails on the Argentinean side and how long each trail takes to walk

The Iguazu Falls trails on the Argentinean side along with their estimated duration are as follows:

• Green Trail – 20 minutes
• Lower Circuit – 90 minutes
• Upper Circuit – 60 minutes
• Macuco Trail – 180 minutes
• Coastal trail to Garganta del Diablo (not always open) – 60 minutes
• Footbridge and visit to the Devil’s Throat – 60 minutes

In addition, you have to take into account the following transfers duration:

• Interpretation Centre – 30 minutes
• Ecological Train from Central Station to Waterfalls Station – 10 minutes
• Ecological Train from Cataratas Station to Garganta Station – 20 minutes
• Ecological Train from Central Station to Garganta Station – 30 minutes

The Macuco trail is 3.5 kilometers long and goes through deep jungle, which allows for more chances to see monkeys and other species in the area. In addition, it ends at the Arrechea waterfall, which forms a beautiful water well.

If you are a trail lover there are two options. The green trail is the one that connects the main access to the Cataratas station, of low difficulty and short distance, and allows you to see native fauna such as monkeys, toucans and coatis along the way.

As for the gateways The three options that are located next to the waterfalls and where the true beauty of the place can be observed are the following: the upper walkway that allows to observe the jumps from above, the lower promenade penetrating into the jungle and where the jumps are visualized from below, and the Devil’s ThroatThe best of the place with the footbridge over the river and ending on the imposing 80-meter waterfall. Needless to say, all three are a must-see because the panoramic view changes completely.

Recommendations for trail routes:

✨ Recommendation of trails for a 1-day visit: If you have just enough time, I would start with the green trail (it’s on the way), then the lower circuit (maybe you have the possibility here to hire a boat to take you to the foot of the falls), the upper circuit if you still have time before closing time and if not, the train to the Devil’s Throat is a must.

✨ Recommendation of trails for a 2-day visit: If you like walking, and you are going to visit the Iguazu Falls on the Argentine side in two days, I recommend that you do all the trails in the park.

✨ Recommendation if the trail or the access to the Devil’s Throat is closed: If you are travelling at a time when it has rained enough to cause the river to swell, you should do the lower and upper circuits. And then cross over to the Brazilian side to get a panoramic view of the Devil’s Throat.

📷 Book here the boat ride to see the sunset over the Paraná and Iguazú rivers, a fascinating spectacle.

✨ Visit the Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian side

In the Iguaçu National Park, it is much simpler. Although there are several trails to different points, if you only go with the intention of seeing the panoramic view of the falls, it only has a trail of 1.5 kilometers long. From the Interpretation Center, you will take the bus that leaves you right at the beginning of the trail.

However, the bus follows the trail, and can leave you almost at the beginning of the footbridges, saving you the walk, but we recommend that you make the walk if you can, as there are several viewpoints where the views are stunning.

The Brazilian side has the advantage of permanently viewing the falls all along the way. It also has a restaurant with fabulous views and a souvenir store.

At the end of the trail is the best, a viewpoint just 200 meters from the Devil’s Throat to see it in all its splendour.

📷 If you still have some time, book and take the Macuco Safari from Foz do Iguaçu, a boat ride that will take you deep into the jungle and allow you to observe the falls from below. Be prepared to get a little wet!

Where to stay in Iguazu Falls

Both on the Argentine side in Puerto Iguazú and on the Brazilian side in Foz do Iguazú, the lodging options are very wide and for all budgets. So you can find two fabulous hotels, one on each side, meters from the waterfalls, five star hotels in both cities, hostels, cabins in the middle of the jungle and more.

We have made this article about where to stay in Iguazu with recommendations for accommodation taking into account all budgets and hotel locations. Don’t miss it!

Now you have no excuse to visit the Iguazu Falls and enjoy one of the most impressive natural wonders of the planet.