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Puerto Iguazú

Jungle border town at the falls

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Best time to visit: Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct
Currency: ARS
Time zone: UTC-3
Country: Argentina

Photo: Genossegerd, CC BY-SA 3.0

Puerto Iguazú is a small border town in Misiones, Argentina, built around tourism to the Iguazú Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. People come for the waterfalls, the surrounding Atlantic Forest wildlife and the tri-border views over Brazil and Paraguay.

Largest cities

Buenos Aires
Córdoba
Rosario
Mendoza
La Plata

Quick facts

Figures are rounded recent official estimates.

Country: Argentina
Capital: Buenos Aires
City population: 54,903
Population of Argentina: 47.3M
Country area: 2,780,400 km²
Official language: Spanish
Currency: Argentine Peso (ARS) · 1 USD ≈ 1,516 ARS
Time zone: UTC-3
Calling code: +54
Drives on the: Left
Elevation: 180 m
Plugs: C / I · 220V
Emergency numbers: 911 · 100 (fire) · 107 (ambulance)
Best time to visit: Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct

Temperatures through the year

Average daily high and low for each month in °C. Months marked with a drop are often rainy.

Temperatures through the year

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	32°	32°	31°	27°	24°	22°	23°	25°	27°	28°	30°	32°
Low	23°	22°	21°	19°	15°	14°	13°	14°	17°	18°	20°	21°

Best time to visitOther months

Approximate daily cost

Per adult per day: food, local transport and half a double room, without activities or flights.

ConservativeSimple stays, free and low-cost sights first.$34
HighComfortable hotels, a balanced mix of sights and trips.$85
LuxuryLuxury hotels, more paid experiences and day trips.$230

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Top things to do

≈ $40
Iguazú National Park and Falls
Walk the upper and lower circuits and the Devil's Throat catwalk past dozens of waterfalls in the Atlantic Forest; buy tickets online and arrive early, as the ticket booth closes mid-afternoon.
- Full day
- Road to Iguazú National Park
- Good for kids
Free
Three Borders Monument (Hito Tres Fronteras)
A free viewpoint on higher ground where Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay meet at the rivers, good at sunset for photos of the markers and passing cargo boats.
- Half day
- Three Frontiers area
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
≈ $12
Güira Oga Wildlife Refuge
A guided 1.5-hour walk through a rescue centre for toucans, caimans and other native animals; the same park bus stops here.
- Half day
- Road to Iguazú National Park
- Good for kids
≈ $10
Jardin de los Picaflores
A small garden with feeders that draw many wild hummingbird species, open 09:00 to 18:00; reserve ahead as there are no other services on site.
- Half day
- Town centre (Av. Victoria Aguirre and Av. Córdoba)
- Good for kids
≈ $20
Indigenous community tour
Cultural tours, short hikes and horseback riding with Guaraní communities such as Jasy Porã, Ita Poty and Yryapú in the forest east of town; arrange through your hotel.
- Half day
- Indigenous reserve area east of town
- Good for kids
≈ $25
Brazilian side of the falls (Foz do Iguaçu)
Cross the border by bus or taxi to the panoramic Brazilian trails and the walkway over the Devil's Throat; carry your passport and keep the immigration slips.
- Full day
- Road to Iguazú National Park
- Good for kids
≈ $5
Ciudad del Este, Paraguay
Take the ferry or a bus across to Paraguay's busy shopping city for electronics and cheap goods; bring your passport and check current border procedures.
- Full day
- Bus terminal zone on Av. Córdoba
Free
Evening walk on Av. Victoria Aguirre
Stroll the main street for souvenir shops, ice cream and restaurants serving river fish and Argentine beef, an easy first evening after arrival.
- Half day
- Town centre (Av. Victoria Aguirre and Av. Córdoba)
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening

Before you go

Entry and visas

Many visitors, including British citizens, can enter Argentina visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days, but rules depend on nationality and some nationalities pay a reciprocity fee on arrival at Ezeiza. Passports must be valid for the planned stay, and immigration no longer stamps passports, so contact the Argentine Migration Office if you need proof of entry or exit. Check the official Argentine migration site or your nearest Argentine consulate before travelling.

Official website

From the airport

Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport (IGR) is close to both the town and the falls, with several daily flights from Buenos Aires. A public bus to the town terminal takes about 30 minutes (cash only), while taxis and minibuses drop passengers at their hotels.

Getting around

Local buses run from the town terminal to the national park every 20 minutes and cross to Foz do Iguaçu, while taxis use fixed prices for trips to the parks.

Local tips

Bring a light rain jacket and quick-dry clothes: rain falls in every month and spray at the falls soaks everything.
Carry Argentine pesos in cash for buses, park tickets and small shops; cards are accepted at most hotels and larger restaurants.
Do not feed the coatis in the park, they beg aggressively and can bite; keep food sealed in your bag.
Summer (December to March) is hot and stormy, winter days can be cool and wet, so pack layers for both.