Iguaçu Falls, Waterfall system in Paraná, Brazil and Misiones, Argentina.
Iguazú Falls is a waterfall system in the Brazilian state of Paraná and the Argentine province of Misiones, extending along the border between both countries. Hundreds of individual cascades drop at various heights into the Iguaçu River, forming a jagged line that runs through several kilometers of rainforest.
A Spanish explorer reached the falls in the mid-16th century as the first European and brought word of their existence to the outside world. The two national parks were established in the 20th century to protect the area and regulate public access.
Local boat guides bring visitors close to the cascades while indigenous Guaraní craftspeople sell their work in wood and ceramics along park trails. The name comes from the Guaraní language and means great water, a term travelers see throughout the bilingual signage.
Visitors can explore both sides of the falls in a single day, with each side offering different viewpoints and walkways that lead close to the spray. The nearby airports in both countries are about a half-hour drive away, with regular shuttle buses running to park entrances.
The horseshoe canyon called Devil's Throat collects several waterfalls into a single roaring chasm that sends fine mist rising continuously and creates rainbows in sunlight. This section feels louder and more intense than the rest of the falls, drawing visitors who linger to watch the natural display.
Location: Misiones Province
Location: Paraná
Elevation above the sea: 180 m
Height: 82 m
Width: 2,700 m
Part of: Iguazu River
Website: https://iguazuargentina.com
GPS coordinates: -25.69391,-54.43654
Latest update: December 2, 2025 20:11
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Brazil has numerous waterfalls and hot springs across its varied landscapes. At Iguaçu, water flows over 275 individual falls. The Chapada Diamantina region contains several waterfalls, including the 1,247-foot (380-meter) Cachoeira da Fumaça. Serra da Canastra is home to the 610-foot (186-meter) Casca d'Anta waterfall. Natural pools with clear water are found at Poço Azul and Lagoa Azul. The thermal springs at Ibirá provide mineral water at constant temperature. These locations are distributed across different regions of Brazil, from the southern Serra Gaúcha with Caracol cascade to the tablelands of Jalapão in the north. The waterfalls vary in height and volume. Some plunge over steep rock faces, while others flow through narrow canyons. Several of these sites are located in national parks or protected areas.
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