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TourExcursion to the Argentine Falls
Tour location:Puerto Iguazú
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The Iguazu Falls are located within the Iguazu National Park, about 20 kilometers from the city of Puerto Iguazú, in the province of Misiones, in northern Argentina. The river that forms them, also called the Iguazu, originates in the state of Paraná, Brazil, and after traveling about 1,200 kilometers through a plateau, absorbing the volume of water from the tributaries it encounters along the way, it reaches a point where a geological fault creates a crack in the plain. This coincides with the passage of a river flowing through a tranquil landscape, without major jolts, gradually encountering a succession of waterfalls. And suddenly, a drop of about 80 meters appears, transforming it into a violent sensation of vertigo: the Devil's Throat, the main drop of the Falls, combined with a constant and deafening roar that sinks into the depths before flowing gently, a few kilometers away, into the Paraná River.
In the Guarani language, the term Iguaçu means "Big Waters." They were discovered by European explorers in 1541, led by the adelantado Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca. In 1984, UNESCO declared them a Natural World Heritage Site, and in 2011, an international competition named Iguaçu Falls one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World.
One of the many legends tells the story of a giant serpent called "Boi" who lived in the river. To appease its ferocity, the indigenous people sacrificed a young woman once a year, throwing her into the waters as an offering to the beast. On one such occasion, a brave Guarani man kidnapped the chosen young woman to save her from the traditional ritual, escaping with her in a canoe downriver. Upon learning of this audacity, Boi became furious and, bending his back, opened the river's course, thus creating the waterfalls and forever separating the two indigenous peoples.
DEVIL'S THROAT
Access: Devil's Throat Station
Difficulty: No stairs
Accessibility: High
Length: 2000 meters
Duration: 2 hours
One of the most popular places to visit at Iguaçu Falls is Devil's Throat. To reach this impressive site, take the train to Devil's Throat Station. From there, walk along metal walkways to a panoramic viewpoint where you can admire the immensity of this waterfall.
UPPER CIRCUIT
Access: Cataratas Station
Difficulty: No stairs
Accessibility: High
Length: 1750 meters
Duration: 1h30
This trail offers a walk along the top of the waterfalls. The 1,750-meter trail offers panoramic views of the falls and the Iguaçu River delta. Six spacious viewpoints and rest areas make the hike a source of energy and relaxation in contact with the water.
LOWER CIRCUIT
Access: Cataratas Station
Difficulty: With stairs
Accessibility: Medium
Length: 1800 meters
Duration: 2 hours
With a walkway that passes beneath the waterfalls, right at their heart, this circuit provides a more intimate experience of the landscape and a deep connection with nature. Visitors can experience the spirit of the jungle: the humidity, the sounds, the aromas, and the penetrating steam that permeates the entire area. It's a circular route of approximately 1,800 meters with access to eight viewpoints of great beauty.
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12 hours
Regular tour
Espanhol / Inglês
Available
The tour takes place daily, leaving the hotel between approximately 7am and 8:10am.
The values change according to the following months: January to March (one value), April to June (another value) and holidays (another value)
Places to eat inside the Park are your choice.
At the park entrance, strollers are available for rent only for children up to 3 years old.
Book in advance to ensure availability.
If the day is sunny, it's best to start early with the Devil's Throat Circuit and then the Upper Circuit, or vice versa. Alternatively, at midday, when the sun is at its highest, you can stop for lunch and then continue the tour with the Lower Circuit.
For safety reasons, people who meet the following criteria or have any illness will not be able to take this tour: children under 12 years of age, pregnant women, people with osteoporosis, back problems or similar, with a history of heart or neurological diseases, people with chronic lung diseases and anyone with a physical, cognitive and/or sensory disability who is unable to respond to a possible emergency in the rapids of the lower Iguaçu River.
If you have food in your backpack, don't take it to areas where coatis might be present. These little creatures look cute, but they're not very friendly. They've become accustomed to the food they're given and will now seek it out, and sometimes, if they don't receive it, they can become aggressive.
Baggage allowance: carry-on bag or hand luggage, additional baggage has an extra cost to be paid by the passenger at the destination.
All tours are subject to cancellation or changes due to force majeure or company availability.
Cancellations due to unforeseeable circumstances or force majeure during the tour will not be refundable under any circumstances.
