Of all those who have visited the trinational region, it is estimated that only 20% of Brazilians have visited the Argentine Falls.
If you are part of the 80% who have not yet visited our brothers, know that the famous falls on the Argentinian side are totally worth it!
Therefore, today we bring you some interesting facts so that you can learn a little about the Iguazú National Park and visit this wonder!
See what you will find in this blogpost:
- 1- Location of the Argentine Falls
- 2- Payment in local currency and tour times
- 3- The Argentine Falls: about the Waterfalls
- 4- About the Devil's Throat
- 5- Extension of the Tour
- 6- La Gran Aventura
- 7- Natural curiosities of the Argentine Falls
- 8- Celebrities who visited the Falls on the Argentine Side
- Argentine Falls | Conclusion
1- Location of the Argentine Falls
The Argentine Falls are within the Iguazú National Park, which is a conservation unit on the Argentine side.
In Argentina, the park is located in the extreme north of the Province of Misiones, 17 km from the mouth of the Iguazú River, right on the waters of the Paraná River.
The rivers connect to the Triple Border, between the cities of Puerto Iguazú – AR, Foz do Iguaçu-BR and Ciudad Del Este-PY.
2- Payment in local currency and tour times
Payment
In Puerto Iguazú, only Argentine pesos are accepted, so it is necessary to convert your money at an exchange area.
You can make the transaction using a credit card (VISA OR MASTERCARD) at the entrance of the tour.
However, to do this the card must be international enabled and you will need to pay IOF.
One tip is to exchange the real for pesos before you go on the tour, so you can pay less tax on the conversion!
Timetable
In general, the park opens at exactly 8 am local time (De Misiones – Puerto Iguazú).
Entry is allowed until 16:30 pm and the tour ends for visitors at 18 pm!
So, if you want to make the most of it, one suggestion is: go to the park early and explore all the routes!
We will detail more about this in the next topics!
3- The Argentine Falls: about the Waterfalls
The Argentine waterfalls are made up of 275 waterfalls and this means two thirds of what the entire waterfalls (BR and AR) have.
While the Brazilian side has a more panoramic view and faces the waterfalls, at Cataratas Argentinas you can see the falls from above.
There you can even stand under them! In addition to exploring other waterfalls hidden in the jungle!
In fact, it is worth mentioning that the route is very close to nature, making the complete experience more intimate with the forest and waterfalls.
Really connecting the traveler to the tour, something you also achieve on the Brazilian side.
In addition, on both tours you will have a huge chance of getting wet, so be prepared for a refreshing adventure!
4- About the Devil's Throat
At the falls on the Argentine side, the Devil's Throat is the highlight of the tour!
From there it is possible to see our Brazilian side, in addition to the incredible natural angle of the falls, since the Gorge is where most of the water falls.
Its abyss reaches 82 meters in height, is around 150 m wide and around 700 m long, in a “U” shape.
This immensity of nature takes the breath away of many tourists who discover it for the first time!
Curious to know more about this tour, then check out this other article:
>> Is Iguazu Falls on the Argentine side really worth it? <<
5- Extension of the Tour
For visitors to the Iguazú National Park, an important warning: The route on the Argentinian side is long and requires a lot of walking.
Therefore, hydrate yourself a lot and prepare yourself with suitable clothes for walking.
Well, the tour has 3 trails that explore and dazzle views of the Falls from various angles!
About the trails:
Lower Walk: 1,4 km long, leaving a view under the Falls,
Superior Tour: of 1,7 km giving a view from above the falls,
Devil's Throat: and the last trail is da, which can only be accessed by taking the park's own ecological train.
There are other tours that can be purchased separately and are not included in the ticket price.
These are the nautical tours and the full moon tour, to check out the latter just check the available dates on park website.
6- La Gran Aventura
Combining nature and the falls of Cataratas Argentinas, this La Gran Aventura tour has a route with bilingual guides who explain a lot about the beauties of Iguazú National Park.
After a 5 km route, the tour continues by boat that travels to the strongest waterfalls in the park.
Leaving this tour without getting wet is impossible, so be prepared for a good shower!
7- Natural curiosities of the Argentine Falls
The size of the Argentine Falls is also impressive, reaching 2,7 km wide.
With varying heights between 60 m and 82 m, with an average water flow of 1.800 m³/s.
And can you believe that so many incredible dimensions came from a volcanic eruption?
Yes, the Falls on the Argentine side are a natural phenomenon that has been transformed into a tourist site.
Everything to give thousands of people around the world the experience of discovering this incredible attraction that involves all ages!
8- Celebrities who visited the Falls on the Argentine Side
Many celebrities have already visited this Wonder of Nature, among them we highlight the most recent celebrities:
Katy Perry
From the world of pop music, Katy Perry landed in Foz do Iguaçu at the beginning of last year and went for a walk exploring the Argentine Falls.
Going live on her official Instagram, the star recorded her entire adorable trip to the Falls!
Neil Patrick Harris
American actor Neil Patrick Harris, Barney from the famous TV series “How I Met Your Mother”.
He visited the Argentine waterfalls at the end of the year 2017 and also recorded videos on his official Instagram profile!
Read also >> 25 celebrities who have visited the Triple Border <<
And be surprised by the celebrities who have already come to see the incredible attractions of Foz do Iguaçu and the region!
Argentine Falls | Conclusion
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*Updated 11/03/2022
