How much does it cost to get into Iguazu Falls?

The Iguazu Falls entrance fee on the Brazilian side is $70 Brazilian Reals (USD $18) for adults and $11 Brazilian Reals (USD $3) for kids up to the age of 11. ATM machines can be found at the entrance if you wish to withdraw money, otherwise paying by debit or credit card is also an option.

How do you get to Iguazu Falls Argentina?

The Iguazú Falls are right on the border between Argentina and Brazil; if you’re traveling from Buenos Aires, your best bet is to fly to the town of Iguazú and visit the falls from there. You can also arrive at Iguazú Falls from the Brazilian side by landing at Foz do Iguaçu, the closest Brazilian city.

Can you swim in the Iguazu River?

Walking along with either of the park’s two main circuits, visitors are provided with a seemingly infinite number of breathtaking views of the falls and at the same time are continuously presented with signs informing them that swimming is not permitted.

What is special about Iguazu Falls in Argentina?

There are over 275 individual cascades. The combined flow of these individual falls is the largest of any waterfall in the world. It is much taller than Niagara Falls and is twice as wide. In the rainy season, there can be 450,000 cubic feet of water cascading over the falls per second.

What is the best time of year to visit Iguazu Falls?

The best time to visit Iguazú Falls is between late March to May, or August to early October. The falls are spectacular and flowing all year around, of course, so you can really visit any time, but there are a number of factors to consider when picking the best time to visit.

How many days do you need in Iguazu Falls?

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If you are tight on time you can allow 1 day and a half, but absolutely don’t think you’ll be able to pop across easily from one side to the other and see both sides on one day. Ideally you should plan to spend 2 (or even 3!) days at Iguazu Falls so you can really explore both sides of this incredible National Park.

Is it better to see Iguazu from Brazil or Argentina?

Which side of Iguazu Falls did we prefer? The Brazil side may have given us the best shot from the entire trip, but our vote is for the experience with Argentina. The Argentinian side had a lot more to offer — comfortable trails, different viewing points and numerous activities to choose from.

Is Iguazu Falls worth visiting?

Are Iguazu Falls Worth It? Absolutely! As someone who has spent the better part of 20 years traveling and has visited 116 countries and countless waterfalls, I can honestly say that the Iguazu falls are the most spectacular waterfalls I’ve ever seen.

Why is it called Devil’s Throat?

Legend has it that Naipi has turned into a central rock in the Falls and Tarobá into a palm tree that stands at the edge of an abyss near Naipi and a rainbow connects the two. The Devil’s Throat takes its name because, according to legend, it is the exact place where God M’boy watches to this day Naipi and Tarobá.

Which is bigger Niagara Falls or Iguazu Falls?

To put that in perspective, Iguazu Falls is nearly twice as tall as Niagara Falls and rivaled only by Zambia and Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls, which is taller at 108 meters. It’s nearly three times as wide as Niagara Falls and significantly wider still than Victoria Falls.

Which is the better side of Iguazu Falls?

Brazilian side
There is no better side. Both are stunning, and both are uniquely different. The difference is simple. On the Brazilian side, you view the falls from across the Iguazu river, and you can walk into the Devil’s Throat, the largest of the falls.

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