Hello dear friends. Today I would like to talk to you about Iguaçu National Park and its waterfalls that we visited during our South America tour. This place is a natural wonder located between Brazil and Argentina. I can say that it is one of those things that must be seen at least once in a lifetime.
It is important to see both the Argentine and Brazilian sides. The Brazilian side is smaller and can be explored within half a day. I recommend dedicating a full day to fully explore the Argentine side. As you get closer to the waterfalls especially you will get wet.If you don't enjoy getting wet I suggest bringing a raincoat with you. If you are like me and not particularly bothered by rain getting wet can be a great pleasure. You won't feel cold due to the warm weather but it's a good idea to have spare clothes with you because they won't dry quickly due to the humidity.
We didn't take a boat tour but we got so close to the waterfalls from the Argentine side that we didn't feel the need for a boat tour. It was an amazing experience. To explore the waterfalls on the Brazilian side you can visit the Bird Park at the entrance of the park.
You can have close encounters with colorful birds and parrots, take their pictures and even touch some of them. The park is extremely well maintained and the staff are very kind. There are also many trails that you can follow. I recommend bringing water, a hat and sunscreen with you.
The cleanliness, organization and efficiency of the park were very impressive. Everything runs smoothly. Not to mention the breathtaking views. The Porto Canoas restaurant inside the park is quite spacious and offers various meals with an "all you can eat" system.
The waterfalls are magnificent and offer a nature spectacle. There are waterfalls everywhere as if it were a gentle rain falling. We never got tired of watching and taking photos.
There is one thing you need to be careful about. Every visitor who comes here takes photos without paying much attention to others. As a result there is a risk of accidentally bumping into someone and dropping your own or someone else's mobile phone into the waterfall. I recommend being cautious. The waterfalls are surrounded by stunning greenery.
You need to allocate 3 hours to explore the Brazilian side and 6 hours for the Argentine side. If you are going to join the Macuco Safari tour you may need to add an extra 1.5-2 hours.I recommend doing the Macuco Safari on the Argentine side.
The waterfalls on the Argentine side are more beautiful and almost twice the size of the Brazilian side. Oof course it is also important to see the Brazilian side. There is not much to see on the Paraguayan side. If you have limited opportunity to explore the Argentine side I suggest at least visiting the Upper Trail.
Make sure to make time for Iguaçu, it's all amazing!
