Iguazú National Park
Iguazú National Park protects the falls and subtropical jungle in Misiones province, Argentina, across the river from Brazil’s Iguaçu National Park.
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Iguazú National Park is in the north of Misiones province, in northeastern Argentina’s Mesopotamia region. It covers about 677 km² and protects the Iguazú Falls and the subtropical jungle around them. Inside the park, the Iguazú River bends into a broad U-shape and can reach 1,500 m wide. Across the river, Brazil’s Iguaçu National Park protects the other side. UNESCO declared both parks World Heritage Sites in 1984.
Created in 1934, the park is home to animals such as coatís, toucans and yacare caimans, as well as threatened species including jaguars and harpy eagles. The Rainforest Ecological Train is a related attraction for visiting the park. Ceibo trees line the river banks; their flower is Argentina’s national flower. The name Iguazú comes from Guaraní and means “large water.” Guaraní people arrived in the area around 1,000 CE, and their influence remains visible in the region. Check official park information from Argentina’s National Parks Administration, available in Spanish and English, when planning your visit.
Iguazú National Park in five
- Buy park tickets online with a time slotTickets for the Argentine side are sold online with a time slot for entry. Foreign visitors pay a higher rate than Argentines.Official park page
- Ride the first train to the Devil's ThroatThe small jungle train runs from the central station to the Garganta del Diablo walkway. Early trains are far less crowded.
- Keep food away from the coatisCoatis snatch food and bite. Eat in the fenced areas and never feed them.
- Add the Brazilian side for the panoramaParque Nacional do Iguaçu in Foz do Iguaçu has one long trail with the full view. It is a separate park and ticket, and a border crossing.Brazil
- Check Brazil's entry rules for your passportSome passports need a visa even for a day crossing. Carry your passport on both sides, and sort entry before you arrive.Visas and entry
Need to know
- Entrance
- Ticket per person, bought online with a time slot; foreigners pay more Read more
- Permits
- None for the marked trails
- Season
- Open all year; high water often in the wet months
- Nearest town
- Puerto Iguazú, about 20 min by road
- Getting there
- Flights to Iguazú (IGR) from Buenos Aires; buses from Puerto Iguazú
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain17 rainy daysHigh32°Low22°Hot, humidJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 244 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, humid
- FebruaryRain14 rainy daysHigh32°Low21°Hot, stormsFebruaryRain
Poor
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 166 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, storms
- MarchRain13 rainy daysHigh31°Low20°HotMarchRain
Mixed
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 189 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- AprilRain10 rainy daysHigh28°Low18°Warm, fewer crowdsAprilRain
Good
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 162 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, fewer crowds
- MayRain11 rainy daysHigh24°Low15°MildMayRain
Good
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 199 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- JunePartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh22°Low13°Cool morningsJunePartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 122 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool mornings
- JulyClear6 rainy daysHigh23°Low13°Winter break busyJulyClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 63 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Winter break busy
- AugustClear7 rainy daysHigh25°Low14°Dry, mildAugustClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 101 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, mild
- SeptemberClear8 rainy daysHigh29°Low17°MildSeptemberClear
Good
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 108 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- OctoberRain15 rainy daysHigh29°Low18°Warm, rain returnsOctoberRain
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 276 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, rain returns
- NovemberRain11 rainy daysHigh31°Low19°HotNovemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 175 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- DecemberRain15 rainy daysHigh32°Low21°Hot, holidaysDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 206 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, holidays
Average daily high and low in Puerto Iguazú, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Iguazú National Park
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 27°
- Humidity
- 90%
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 84%
Iguazú National Park
05:43 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today27°20°84%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 27°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 84%.
- Tue27°21°83%Tuesday: Rain. High 27°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 83%.
- Wed31°22°89%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 31°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 89%.
- Thu31°20°90%Thursday: Thunderstorms. High 31°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 90%.
- Fri31°17°65%Friday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 65%.
- Sat24°13°51%Saturday: Thunderstorms. High 24°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 51%.
- Sun22°12°13%Sunday: Clear. High 22°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 13%.
Updated 05:14 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 1,537 ARS
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Iguazú National Park
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Rules for Iguazú National Park, checked
- Respect the time slot printed on your ticket when you enterChecked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
Plan around Iguazú National Park
Entry rules, money and the regions
Read the guideBrazilThe country on the other bank, with its own falls view
Read the guideBuenos AiresThe usual flight origin, about two hours away
Read the guideRio de JaneiroA common onward flight into Brazil
Read the guideVisas and entryBorder rules for the Brazil crossing
Read the guideTravel insuranceFlight changes and rainforest storms
Read the guideIguazú National Park FAQ
Is the Argentine or Brazilian side of Iguazú better?
Do both if you can. Argentina has more trails and gets you close to the falls, including the Devil's Throat. Brazil has the single wide view and takes half a day.
How many days do I need at Iguazú?
Two days: one full day on the Argentine side and a half day in Brazil. A third day lets you redo the Devil's Throat early.
Do I need a visa to visit the Brazilian side?
It depends on your passport. Check Brazil's entry rules before you go, even for a day visit, and carry your passport.
How do I get from Buenos Aires to Iguazú Falls?
Fly into Iguazú (IGR), about two hours from Buenos Aires. Long-distance buses are far cheaper but take most of a day. Puerto Iguazú is about 20 minutes from the park.
When is the best time to visit Iguazú Falls?
Autumn and spring have mild days and fewer crowds; summer is hot and humid, and July winter holidays are busy. Water volume varies with rainfall, so the falls look different every month.