DAY 3,
ARGENTINEAN SIDE OF THE FALLS
Depart from the hotel to visit the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls, located within the Iguazu National Park. Covering an area of 67,000 hectares, the park has been declared a Natural Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO. The falls comprise 275 waterfalls that descend from an average height of seventy meters. The starting point is the “Central Station,” from which visitors can take the train to either “Falls Station” or “Devil’s Throat Station.” From these points, several excursions are available. The Superior Walk is an 800-meter trail on footbridges elevated above the ground to avoid disturbing the local fauna. This route offers views of the Dos Hermanas, Bosetti, Bernabé Méndez, and M´Bigua Falls from above. It takes approximately one hour to complete and has a low difficulty level with no stairs.
Great Adventure Excursion:
This thrilling experience includes both land and river exploration within Iguazu National Park. The adventure begins on semi-rigid Zodiac boats that approach the base of the San Martín, Bosetti, and Three Musketeers waterfalls and the Devil’s Throat canyon, followed by a river ride through the rapids to Puerto Macuco, about three kilometers from the falls. The second part of the tour enters the jungle along the Yacaratiá trail in specially designed trucks, offering interpretation of the local flora and fauna. Visitors may choose to take the boat ride first and the jungle tour afterward or vice versa. Departures are scheduled hourly from the Jungle Explorer Company’s Central Station or from the pier across from San Martín Island. Please note: This excursion is restricted for children under 12, pregnant women, and individuals with osteoporosis, neck or back conditions, recent surgeries, COPD, or neurological conditions.
The Inferior Walk covers a 1,600-meter trail on elevated footbridges, offering views of the Two Sisters, Alvar Nuñez, San Martín, and Bosetti Falls, as well as Rock de la Bella Vista. It also provides panoramic views of the Devil’s Throat and the Río Iguazú Inferior Canyon. This walk takes about two hours and has a moderate difficulty level due to the presence of stairs.
The Devil’s Throat Excursion begins at the “Devil’s Throat Station” with a 1,200-meter walk along footbridges, allowing visitors to view the most powerful waterfall in the park. The excursion takes approximately two hours and is of low difficulty, with no stairs. The return journey is made by train to the Visitors Center. Once the excursion ends, guests will return to the hotel. (B, L)