Iguazu Falls, Foz do Iguacu: Hours, Address, Iguazu Falls Reviews: 5/5
Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls
5
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
The colossal power of these thundering falls, viewable from both Argentina and Brazil, and accessible from Paraguay, is a mesmerizing sight: 275 separate falls in a U-shaped formation pound the water below in raging cascades with a deafening intensity.
Suggested duration
2-3 hours
Features animals
Learn more about animal welfare in tourismSuggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingTours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Top ways to experience Iguazu Falls
The area
Best nearby
Restaurants
4 within 3 miles
Attractions
7 within 3 miles
Garganta del Diablo
15,933
0.3 miWaterfalls
Iguazu Falls
12,479
0.5 miWaterfalls
Puerto Iguazu
6,406
0.3 miNeighborhoods
Iguacu River
995
0.3 miBodies of Water
Salto Bernabe Mendez
142
0.6 miNature & Wildlife Areas • Waterfalls
SelvaViva
149
0.6 miAmusement & Theme Parks
Parque Nacional Iguazu
4,516
2.6 miNational Parks
Contribute
Popular mentions
5.0
44,491 reviews
Excellent
40,387
Very good
3,603
Average
386
Poor
69
Terrible
47
Stan Porter
1 contribution
Indescribable experiences
May 2020
I lived in São Paulo and Curitiba for 10 years and visited Iguaçu on quite a number of occasions. Every time it was a different experience, sometimes awe inspiring as one massive waterfall due to recent heavy rains, sometimes hundreds of smaller falls amazingly beautiful during dry season. Every stage in between has its own experience. Boat trips above and below the falls are really worth every penny! Different experiences from Brazilian and Argentinian sides, do both!
Written April 25, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Agradecemos a visita e aguardamos você novamente nas Cataratas do Iguaçu!
Written May 5, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Barbara V
1 contribution
Amazed!
Jan 2021
The most amazing experience i've ever had!
Such an incredible place to visit more than once. I will definitely do it again.
Such an incredible place to visit more than once. I will definitely do it again.
Written April 20, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Agradecemos a visita e aguardamos você novamente nas Cataratas do Iguaçu!
Written May 5, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
JuniorMazzagardi
Vinhedo, SP306 contributions
One of the most wonderful places in the world
Mar 2021 • Couples
The visit of foz do iguacu is the most worthwhile you can do. Its one of the wonders of the world and you can take a park bus and go diret to the falls or you can stop before and take a trail
Written March 18, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Agradecemos a visita e aguardamos você novamente nas Cataratas do Iguaçu!
Written March 18, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
johnmbos2n
Boston, MA144 contributions
Awesome
Feb 2021
Seeing the falls in person was one of my greatest experiences.
It was one of the most beautiful sites I've ever visited.
It was one of the most beautiful sites I've ever visited.
Written February 18, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
prado83
Santo Andre, PB111 contributions
I would come back again infinite times
Jan 2021
I have been to Iguaçu Falls 5-6 times and I pretend to keep going back. It is astonishing and magnificent. There is a 1,5 km panoramic trail (it has stairs) until the big fall, or a direct access by bus (included in the ticket) directly to it. I recommend avoiding the gift shop at the big fall (too crowded, small, and it has the same options and at the same price of the big shop at the park exit). Take sunscreen, insect repellent and water.
Written January 20, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Agradecemos a visita e aguardamos você novamente nas Cataratas do Iguaçu!
Written March 18, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Olivier T
Ucel, France73 contributions
Nicest waterfall seen in my life
Jan 2021
Go early or late. it is very nice but very crowded in the middle of the day. It offers beautiful views and nice pictures opportunities. On the way, you can observe eagles , opossums and many other animals.
Written January 12, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Agradecemos a visita e aguardamos você novamente nas Cataratas do Iguaçu!
Written March 18, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Mike R
Cape Town, South Africa1,950 contributions
Morning Glory
Jan 2021 • Couples
We are traveling around Brazil for a month and added Iguaza Falls in between Rio & Recife.
Traveling right now (19) does have it's benefits as there are few crowds.
However seeing the falls at Sunset & Sunrise when tourist are not allowed access to the park is the only way to really appreciate the falls.
To do this on the Brazilian side you have to stay inside the national park at the Belmond Hotel, which whilst more expensive is worth every cent to be able to be alone at the falls.
It had rained overnight and early this morning so the falls were much stronger at sunrise than at sunset the day before.
We stood alone in total tranquillity with the roar of the water and the smoke mist that wrapped around us.
A wonderful place to get lost in your thoughts for a short while.
Traveling right now (19) does have it's benefits as there are few crowds.
However seeing the falls at Sunset & Sunrise when tourist are not allowed access to the park is the only way to really appreciate the falls.
To do this on the Brazilian side you have to stay inside the national park at the Belmond Hotel, which whilst more expensive is worth every cent to be able to be alone at the falls.
It had rained overnight and early this morning so the falls were much stronger at sunrise than at sunset the day before.
We stood alone in total tranquillity with the roar of the water and the smoke mist that wrapped around us.
A wonderful place to get lost in your thoughts for a short while.
Written January 5, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Agradecemos a visita e aguardamos você novamente nas Cataratas do Iguaçu!
Written March 18, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Rachel
Nashville, TN206 contributions
Beautiful nature, definitely a must see
Dec 2020 • Friends
I visited this park in Dec 2020 during the pandemic. Because of the pandemic, the park switched to only selling tickets online. You cannot purchase your tickets in person at the door. It was pretty difficult to purchase my tickets online ahead of time, as my foreign credit card kept getting denied. I reached out to the park's customer service line on whatsapp and they were able to quickly help me resolve my issues. When you show up at the park, your tickets will be on your phone and you just scan in at the entrance. That being said, ticket prices are very different for foreigners vs Brazilians, and at the entrance nobody checked for any form of ID. So, if you want to purchase all your tickets as if you were Brazilian and save some money, you probably can with no repercussions.
There is a free bus that takes you to all the different places in the park. Buses run every 20-30 mins or so and they are running pretty full. I took the bus first to the main waterfalls trail. The trail is all paved and super easy, with absolutely gorgeous waterfall views. On the trail you might see some quatis or some tegus. We saw a couple of big tegus walking alongside the trail and they were beautiful. At the main waterfall lookout, people were crowding like crazy and taking their masks off to take pictures, then keeping the masks off. Be careful and please be respectful of everyone's personal space here. Park staff is trying to encourage safe social distancing by limiting the number of people allowed into the main overlook, but even so everyone forms big big crowds trying to get close enough to take the good pictures.
The main restaurant is closed and the only thing open is the fast food. They offer "prato feito" which translates to "made plates." Little to no options for vegetarians or vegans, however I was able to talk to the people at the fast food place and they made me a salad plate and then charged me $5 BRL each for portions of rice, black beans, and vinagrette.
Another stop on the bus is the Macuco Safari, which you pay separately for. This is a boat trip down the river that takes you underneath some of the falls (but not underneath the main ones cause it might be too big/dangerous). We did the Macuco Safari boat tour and it was pretty cool. Everything we did was without booking through a tour company. I really don't see why you would need a guide to explore this park as it is all laid out very easily and all tickets can be easily purchased on your own. Getting to the park we took an Uber. Leaving the park is a little harder because it seems like ride-sharing apps avoid this place on purpose. We still got an Uber to pick us up from here at the end of the day, but it took a while. You could tell that a bunch of drivers were rejecting the ride. I don't know if this is some unspoken agreement between the ride-sharing app drivers and the actual taxi drivers, but taxis are plentiful and Ubers will reject you when you're calling them to the park.
Overall, this was a beautiful experience. The park seemed to really empty out after 2 or 3 pm too. I would come back again, but I wouldn't do the Macuco Safari a second time.
There is a free bus that takes you to all the different places in the park. Buses run every 20-30 mins or so and they are running pretty full. I took the bus first to the main waterfalls trail. The trail is all paved and super easy, with absolutely gorgeous waterfall views. On the trail you might see some quatis or some tegus. We saw a couple of big tegus walking alongside the trail and they were beautiful. At the main waterfall lookout, people were crowding like crazy and taking their masks off to take pictures, then keeping the masks off. Be careful and please be respectful of everyone's personal space here. Park staff is trying to encourage safe social distancing by limiting the number of people allowed into the main overlook, but even so everyone forms big big crowds trying to get close enough to take the good pictures.
The main restaurant is closed and the only thing open is the fast food. They offer "prato feito" which translates to "made plates." Little to no options for vegetarians or vegans, however I was able to talk to the people at the fast food place and they made me a salad plate and then charged me $5 BRL each for portions of rice, black beans, and vinagrette.
Another stop on the bus is the Macuco Safari, which you pay separately for. This is a boat trip down the river that takes you underneath some of the falls (but not underneath the main ones cause it might be too big/dangerous). We did the Macuco Safari boat tour and it was pretty cool. Everything we did was without booking through a tour company. I really don't see why you would need a guide to explore this park as it is all laid out very easily and all tickets can be easily purchased on your own. Getting to the park we took an Uber. Leaving the park is a little harder because it seems like ride-sharing apps avoid this place on purpose. We still got an Uber to pick us up from here at the end of the day, but it took a while. You could tell that a bunch of drivers were rejecting the ride. I don't know if this is some unspoken agreement between the ride-sharing app drivers and the actual taxi drivers, but taxis are plentiful and Ubers will reject you when you're calling them to the park.
Overall, this was a beautiful experience. The park seemed to really empty out after 2 or 3 pm too. I would come back again, but I wouldn't do the Macuco Safari a second time.
Written January 3, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Agradecemos a visita e aguardamos você novamente nas Cataratas do Iguaçu!
Written March 18, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Flitz8-A foodie travels
Athens, Greece2,655 contributions
Wow
Nov 2020 • Solo
The falls are amazing especially the devils throat, I enjoyed rest of the falls but the devils throat was my favorite, up close and personal
Written December 7, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Mat1090
Los Angeles, CA30 contributions
A must!!!
Nov 2020
Staff members are very attentive to minor details and are ready to help. Cleaning and social distancing is extremely observed. Trails are clearly marked and accessible. Snacks are readily available and prices are conventional,
Written November 18, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Como está o nível de água para julho 2021? Vi que a vazão está muito baixa. Vale a pena visitar?
Luiz D
Francisco Morato, SP1 contribution
Olá boa tarde, gostaria de saber se o lado argentino está sendo visitado e se o Gran adventure ( acho q eh isso o nome) está em qual valor ? Agradeço desde ja
Francisco JM Lanfredi
Santos, SP65 contributions
Olá, Luiz. Bem, eu já fiz o Gran Adventure e realmente vale a pena. O valor eu não sei e creio que somente será conhecido com a reabertura da ligação Argentina-Brasil, a qual estava prevista para o dia 10/12/2020, mas pelo que eu fiquei sabendo não ocorreu. Como sou somente um turista, não tenho estas respostas de forma oficial. Só aconselho que, conseguindo ir, leve pesos argentinos, pois eles não aceitam reais. Abraços.
Karine Penna
Pindamonhangaba, SP2 contributions
Olá,
Tenho viagem programada pra semana que vem, porém vi que devido a grande seca o nível está bem abaixo do normal.
Pelas fotos me parece que não fica tão bonito. Mas queria a opinião de quem já foi nesses dois momentos de alta e baixa, se vale a pena mesmo assim!
Silvio Pfister
Teresopolis, RJ185 contributions
OLá, as Cataratas serão sempre uma atração única. Logicamente com maior vazão de água o passeio é muito mais bonito. Quando ela está ¨¨seca¨¨ perde um pouquinho de seu encanto e vc tb nao vai poder fazer o passeio do Macuco Safari, que normalmente nao funciona na seca.
Gabriela Dias
Mogi das Cruzes, SP
Oi pessoal, acabei de ver que Uber não vai até as cataratas, alguém sabe como faço para ir de ônibus?
Ola, tenho viagem marcada para o dia 23/11, estou em duvida se devo remarcar para outra data, pois vi noticiários que o volume de aguas esta baixo.
obrigada!
Jardel Miranda
Vila Velha, ES10 contributions
Olá Rafaela, esse nível de água medido pela imprensa não se deve levar em consideração para o turismo.
Já estive nas cataratas em um momento de “baixo nível”, não fez grande diferença.
É um grande espetáculo da natureza e vale a pena sair de qq lugar do Brasil e do mundo para assistir.
Não deixe de visitar a usina de Itaipu, a Argentina e o Paraguai se permitido.
Estou com saudades desse lugar
Camilla Magedanz
Chapeco, SC22 contributions
Quanto tempo dura o passeio nas cataratas aproveitando bem, consigo visitar o Marco das três fronteiras no mesmo dia? (Abre as 15h e eu iria pela manhã)
elianeleonir
Blumenau, SC10 contributions
Se você for de manhã pode visitar as cataratas ,parque das aves e o Marco das tres fronteiras.E da para fazer tudo no mesmo dia. Claro é lindo os lugares e as caminhadas também. Você tem que se programar bem em relação aos horarios das visitas em cada lugar dentro do parque das cataratas. Você vai adorar os passeios.
dianeves
Recife, PE309 contributions
Estou indo a Foz dia 16, chegamos dia 16 às 11h e voltamos dia 19 final da manhã sai nosso voo, então queria dicas:
O que não podemos deixar de fazer;
Vale a pena alugar um carro?
Vale a pena contratar excursão para aa cataratas ou podemos fazer só?
Grazielle
Sao Paulo, SP160 contributions
Olá. Um passeio muito legal é o de Itaipu. Fizemos a excursão com o ônibus panorâmico e grandiosidade do lugar faz valer a pena. Nós alugamos carro com a Foco porque o preço estava bom e como a cidade é tranquila, valeu super a pena. O Templo Budista e a Mesquita ainda estão fechados. Vá nas Cataratas, Parque das Aves e Itaipu. Esse são os principais.
Helia
Olinda, PE40 contributions
Qual site para compra de ingressos para ver cararatas? Acesso parque
Ricardo X
Rio de Janeiro, RJ152 contributions
Nos compramos no próprio hotel, eles possuem agências de turismo que oferecem o serviço de transporte e ingressos, vale a pena comprar com eles facilitando a ida e volta, além das explicações que irão receber durante o trajeto.
Cristiano A
Vila Velha, ES
tem guarda volume pra mala?
Claudio D
Ivoti, RS62 contributions
Não verifiquei amigo. Existe um site do parque onde voce pode verificar estes detalhe.
Cesar N
Joinville, SC
gostaria de saber como funciona o passeio comprando o ingresso no site do parque das cataratas. Se eu fico por conta ou se tem guia ou ao menos uma orientação no local ? Se o ingresso dá direito ao transporte do portal ao local das cataratas?
Caie Botelho
Sao Paulo, SP172 contributions
Ola amigos,
O ingresso on-line da direito ao parque. Ele é muito grande, então tem um ônibus circular que lhe pagará na portaria e o levará até as atrações.
Você terá a vista das cataratas pelo ingresso que comprou, porém se quiser andar de barco embaixo das cachoeiras precisa comprar separado, ou se quiser outros passeios tbm. Tudo pode ser comprado pela internet, ou direto no parque.
Na frente do parque das Cataratas tem o porque das Aves, vale uma visita também!
