Puerto Iguazu Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Puerto Iguazú tours and ways to experience the thundering Iguazú Falls, one of the New Seven Natural Wonders of the World: stand above the roaring Devil’s Throat on the Argentine side, race beneath the cascades on a jungle boat, take in the sweeping panoramas from the Brazilian side, and soar over it all by helicopter. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the trip of a lifetime.
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Explore Puerto Iguazu by interest
Whatever brings you to Puerto Iguazu — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Puerto Iguazu
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Devil’s Throat
The great cascade.
Boat Adventure
Under the falls.
Brazilian Panorama
Sweeping views.
Falls Train
To the Throat.
Jungle Trails
Coatis & toucans.
Helicopter
Aerial views.
San Ignacio
Jesuit ruins.
Three Borders
Tri-country point.
Brazil awayBrazilian Side
Grand panoramas.
Argentina awayArgentine Side
Devil’s Throat.
Brazil awayHelicopter
Aerial views.
Day trip awaySan Ignacio
Jesuit ruins.
Park awayNational Park
Jungle & wildlife.
City awayThree Borders
Tri-country point.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Puerto Iguazu visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Sep–Nov)
Mild, green and pleasant — an ideal time.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
Hot, humid and high water — powerful falls.
Autumn (Mar–May)
Warm, comfortable and quieter — lovely.
Winter (Jun–Aug)
Mild and dry, with pleasant walking weather.
For high flow
Summer and early autumn bring the fullest falls.
Best overall
Spring and autumn offer the best balance.
One day
The Argentine side with a boat ride.
Two days
Add the Brazilian side and a helicopter.
Three days
Add San Ignacio and the jungle.
For thrills
The jungle boat and truck safari.
For photos
The Brazilian panoramas and helicopter.
With kids
The Argentine trails and boat ride.
Tours & transfers
Tours include transport to both national parks.
Park train
A little train runs to the Devil’s Throat walkway.
Two countries
The falls span Argentina and Brazil — check border rules.
On foot
Extensive walkways lead to the viewpoints.
Where to stay
Stay in Puerto Iguazú or Foz do Iguaçu.
Argentine peso
Argentina uses the peso; carry some cash for extras.
See both sides
Do Argentina for immersion and Brazil for panoramas.
Take the boat
The Gran Aventura boat is the ultimate thrill.
Arrive early
Beat the crowds and the midday heat.
Fly over it
Add a helicopter flight from the Brazilian side.
Watch coatis
Keep food secured — coatis are bold around visitors.
Two days ideal
Give the falls two days to see both sides.
Boat adventures
The Gran Aventura boat sells out — book ahead.
Helicopter flights
Scenic flights have few seats — reserve early.
Both-sides tours
Combined tours fill up — book ahead.
Peak summer
December to February is busiest — book everything ahead.
San Ignacio trips
Day trips have limited spots — reserve early.
Transfers
Airport and park transfers book out — reserve ahead.
Argentine side
Around €45–80 for an Argentine side tour.
Brazilian side
About €50–90 for a Brazilian side tour.
Boat adventure
Roughly €60–100 for the Gran Aventura boat.
Helicopter
Around €130–200 for a scenic helicopter flight.
San Ignacio
About €70–120 for a Jesuit ruins day trip.
How to save
Book a combined both-sides tour to bundle transport.
Puerto Iguazu through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Mild & green.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- High water.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot.
- Best for
- Warm & calm.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Dry walking.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mild.