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Argentina

A 10-day trip to Iguazú Falls

The world’s most cinematic cataract system, experienced from immersive rainforest catwalks.

Straddling the border between northeastern Argentina and southern Brazil, Iguazú Falls is a collection of 275 distinct cascades pouring through Atlantic rainforest. The Argentine side holds roughly 80% of the falls area, offering kilometers of elevated metal walkways that place travelers directly over roaring drops and inside thunderous mist plumes.

Trip length

10 days

Best time to go

Late March to May and September to October offer the sweet spot of mild humidity, high water flow, and bearable crowd levels.

What your 10-day plan includes

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How to plan 10 days in Iguazú Falls

  • Dedicate your first full day strictly to Argentina: take the first 8:00 AM train to Garganta del Diablo before the tour bus crowds descend, then tackle the Upper and Lower circuits in the afternoon.
  • Cross into Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil on morning two for the wide-angle, cinematic panorama; hire an official remis or take the international shuttle from the terminal rather than self-driving.
  • Stay in Selva Iryapú if you want lush canopy isolation and quiet pools; stay in Puerto Iguazú Centro if you want to walk to dinner and catch public shuttles independently.
  • If traveling during a full moon, reserve the park's official 'Paseos de Luna Llena' nocturnal catwalk tour weeks ahead through the national park concessionaire.

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