Puerto Iguazú

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Tourists at Iguazu Falls, one of the world's great natural wonders, on the border of Brazil and Argentina.

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Overview

At the end of the road in Argentina, Puerto Iguazú sits at the confluence of the Ríos Paraná and Iguazú and looks across to Brazil and Paraguay. Everyone is here to see the falls or to make a buck out of them, so there are hotels on almost every street. The city is quiet and has good transportation connections; there are also many excellent places to eat.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Güirá Oga

Puerto Iguazú

On the way to the falls, this is an animal hospital and center for rehabilitation of injured wildlife. It also carries out valuable research into the…

Hito Argentino

Puerto Iguazú

A kilometer west of the center, this is a great viewpoint with a small obelisk painted in Argentine colors at the impressive confluence of the Ríos Paraná…