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TourPrivate Tour of the Argentine Falls + Brazilian Falls 1 day
Tour location:Foz do Iguaçu
From R$1,723.85 /service
On the Argentine side, you can literally walk over the falls themselves.
The route is approximately 10 km long, with the use of the Ecological Train shortening the distances in some sections, and the air-conditioned walkways allow you to reach the best waterfalls, dividing the route into Garganta do Diabo, Upper Circuit and Lower Circuit.
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 flow of tributaries it encounters along its path, it reaches a point where a geological fault forms a rift in the plain. This coincides with the passage of a river that flowed through a tranquil landscape, without many shocks, gradually encountering a series of jumps along its path. And suddenly, about 80 meters of elevation gain transforms into a violent sensation of vertigo: the Devil's Throat, the main waterfall of the Falls, combined with a constant and deafening roar that plunges into the depths and then gently empties a few kilometers into the Paraná River.
In the Guarani language, the term Iguaçu means Great Waters. They were discovered by European explorers in 1541, led by the pioneer Álvaro Núñez Cabeza de Vaca. In 1984, UNESCO declared them a 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 of a giant snake, "Boi," that lived in the river. To appease its ferocity, the Aborigines sacrificed a 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 maiden to save her from the traditional rite, escaping with her in a canoe downriver. Upon learning of this audacity, Boi became enraged and arched his back, dividing the river, thus creating the waterfalls and separating the two indigenous people.
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 in the Falls
Devil's Throat is the most impressive spot in Iguaçu. To reach this stunning location, take the train to Garganta del Diablo station. From there, walk along metal walkways to a panoramic viewpoint where you can appreciate the immensity of this waterfall.
UPPER CIRCUIT
Access: Cataratas Station
Difficulty: No stairs
Accessibility: High
Length: 1750 meters
Duration: 1:30 hs
This tour takes you to the top of the falls. It's a 1,750-meter trail that offers panoramic views of the waterfalls and the Iguaçu River delta. Six large 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 offers a more intimate experience of the landscape and full contact with nature. Visitors can "feel" 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, accessing eight viewpoints of great beauty.
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1 day
Private tour
Tour departing from the hotel between approximately 7am and 8:10am
If you have food in your backpack, don't take it to areas where coatis might be present. These little animals, while cute, aren't very friendly. They've become accustomed to the food you give them, now they seek it out, and sometimes, if they don't receive it, they can become aggressive. So, let's respect the park rules and not feed them.
The places to eat inside the Park are your choice.
Strollers are available for rent at the park entrance. For children up to 3 years old only.
Book in advance to ensure availability.
For safety reasons, people with the following characteristics or illnesses 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, with chronic lung diseases and anyone with a physical, cognitive and/or sensory disability who cannot respond to a possible emergency in the rapids of the lower Iguaçu River.
