I checked Iguazu Falls off my bucket list last week.
Here’s a few photos and tips about visiting from Argentina:
A view of Salto San Martin from the Lower Circuit Trail
Garganta del Diablo, The Devil’s Throat, viewpoint
A view of the water crashing against rocks from the Upper Circuit Trail
View from the Upper Circuit Trail
Rainbow view from the Lower Circuit Trail
Alfred at Garganta del Diablo, The Devil’s Throat, viewpoint
Tips for Visiting Iguazu Falls in Argentina
Catch the first bus. The park opens at 8 a.m. daily. Catch the 7:15 a.m. bus ($100 peso return) from Puerto Iguazu to be one of the first people in the park. Start with the Upper Circuit Trail – you’ll have it all to yourself! Then, walk the Lower Circuit Trail afterwards. Photo tip: Wait until after 12 p.m. to visit the Devil’s Throat viewpoint. The light is best in the afternoon.
Get your ticket stamped. Admission is reduced by 50% if you visit a second day, but you must get your ticket stamped before you leave the park. Iguazu Falls (Parque Nacional Igauzu) admission is currently 240 pesos as of March 2015.
Pack a lunch. Food in the park is expensive. Grab a pre-made sandwich for a couple dollars at a bakery in Puerto Iguazu. The best bakery is on Avenue Guarani near the corner of the intersection with Cordoba.
Watch the heat. Bring sunscreen, extra water and an umbrella for the sun. It’ll save your skin!
Bring your passport. There is a bus from Puerto Iguazu bus terminal that goes to Brazil side of the park. If water levels are high, mist will severely limit visibility. American’s don’t need a visa to visit for the day.
