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Iguaçu Falls

  • Address
    • Paraná
  • Transport
    • 400 from Foz do Iguaçu
  • Price
    • full US$10.00, bird park: US$8.00
  • Hours
    • Parque Nacional do Iguaçu: Mon 13:00-17:00, Tue-Sun 08:00-17:00, National Park open til 18:00 Oct-Mar; bird park: 08:30-17:30

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Lonely Planet review for Iguaçu Falls

The stupendous roar of 275 different waterfalls crashing 80m (262ft) into the Rio Iguaçu means that even on the sleepiest, hottest afternoon, nature's relentless churning power will stir your heart here. The falls are actually divided between Brazil and Argentina. The best time to visit is between August and November.

To see the falls properly, you must visit both sides - Brazil gives the grand overview and Argentina the closer look. The Brazilian side has far fewer attractions than the Argentine side; and the costs are higher here if you want to arrange an under-the-falls boat trip. There are, however, some adventures unique to this side, including combination kayaking-hiking trips and rafting trips.

Five minutes' walk from the waterfalls' entrance is the worthwhile Parque das Aves, a five-hectare park where you can see some 800 different bird species. Pay in US dollars to avoid bad exchange rates.