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The Falls... a perspective from Argentina
With over 65,000 hectares, Iguazú National Park is named after the river that forms its northern boundary, between the Argentine province of Misiones and Brazil. There, framed by the lush subtropical rainforest, lie the majestic Iguazú Falls, which, with more than 275 cascades, are the most powerful in the world. Various walkways take visitors deep into the heart of the falls, allowing for views from different angles. The lower circuit is ideal for feeling part of nature and refreshing oneself with the mist from the falls. In contrast, the upper circuit leads to different viewpoints, including the balcony of the legendary Devil's Throat, the largest waterfall, where water plunges from over 80 meters in height, always accompanied by the curious swallows, the park's characteristic bird.
Duration: Approximately 6-8 hours.
Suggested pick-up time for Argentine side hotels: From 8:30 AM.
Suggested pick-up time for Brazilian side hotels: From 6:40 AM.
The Big Adventure
This tour combines jungle and water, providing an active way to experience the Falls. Participants enter the jungle aboard special trucks with experienced guides. After a while on interpretive trails, the vehicles are left behind to board inflatable boats and navigate the canyon of the Lower Iguazú River, tackling rapids and enjoying views of the Falls from the San Martín Island to the Tres Mosqueteros Falls. After admiring the impressive Devil's Throat, the tour reaches its peak excitement at the San Martín Falls, the closest one can get by boat in Iguazú Park. It's an excursion that will literally leave you soaked!
Note: For safety reasons, the following individuals cannot participate in this tour: children under 12 years old, pregnant women, and those with heart conditions, etc.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours.
Visit a Guaraní Village.
It's a unique opportunity to connect with the Guarani people and their ancestral culture. The Guarani open the doors of their community to reveal the secrets of the jungle, their natural medicine, culture, songs, dances, crafts, life philosophy, and beliefs. The tour begins at the entrance of the village, where a native "guide" welcomes the group and leads them along paths through the jungle that surround the village, sharing their knowledge, beliefs, and myths. Next, you will visit a showcase of crafts that they create daily using materials like wood, vines, seeds, and more.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours.
Suggested pick-up time: Starting at 12:00 PM.
The Falls... perspective from Brazil.
At the western edge of the Paraná River, on the border between Argentina and Brazil, Iguazú National Park is a vast Paraná tropical rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the largest forest reserves in South America, home to countless animal and plant species. On this tour of the Brazilian side, you descend by elevator to the base of the Iguazú Falls, just above river level. A one-thousand-meter walkway allows you to admire the majestic falls from different viewpoints, or you can take an elevator to the Floriano viewpoint, the most significant on the Brazilian side.
Duration: approximately 7 - 9 hours.
Suggested pickup time from Argentine hotels: Starting at 7:00 AM
Suggested pickup time from Brazilian hotels: Starting at 8:20 AM
Macuco Safari
This adventure begins at the entrance gate of Macuco Safari, located at kilometer 25 on the road to the Falls, within the Brazilian National Park. From there, open-air carts provide a panoramic view as you travel three kilometers through the jungle, with bilingual guides explaining the park's unique features. The second stage (optional) is a 600-meter walk leading to the waterfall known as Salto do Macuco, which stands 20 meters tall. In the final stop, the group puts on life jackets and protects their cameras with safety bags before boarding inflatable motorized boats to navigate up the Iguazú River along a canyon. Upon reaching the base of the Tres Mosqueteros Falls, passengers receive a refreshing spray from the waters. The Macuco Safari can be combined with a visit to the Brazilian side of the Falls only as a private tour.
Duration: approximately 2 hours.
Additional to the Brazilian side of the Falls.
Parque das Aves
This is an ecological sanctuary that is home to more than 800 birds from different species across America and other continents. The visit takes place along pathways within these nurseries, allowing for the observation of species that are rarely seen during a typical tour. In addition to birds, visitors can also appreciate butterflies, reptiles, and mammals.
Duration: approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
Additional to the Brazilian side of the Falls.
La Lorenza
Discover the secrets of the jungle, its flora and fauna, on a multisensory walk. In the native forest reserve, La Lorenza, you will be dazzled by the biodiversity surrounding you, the unique beauty of the orchids, and the fluttering of butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds all around. You will have the opportunity to visit a typical missionary house with its characteristic garden in a natural setting. Accompanied by Moreno, a local farmer, uncover the history of the national infusion: mate. End the day on a privileged deck with incredible views of the Paraná River, the Paraguayan fields, and a selection of delicious cheeses and refreshing beverages.
Duration: approximately 4.5 hours.
Suggested pick-up time: from 8:00 AM or 3:00 PM.
Iguazu Falls on the Full Moon
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime event! A unique occurrence that happens only a few days each month when the full moon illuminates all of Iguazu Falls. Imagine boarding the Ecological Jungle Train in the middle of the night to reach the Devil's Throat, one of the most stunning viewpoints. As you walk along the walkways, listen to the sounds of nocturnal animals like crickets and frogs, and be amazed as the full moon bathes the water of the falls and its white foam in a silvery hue. Once at the viewpoint, you will feel a thrill as you witness one of nature's most unique spectacles!
Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
Suggested pick-up time from the Argentine side: From 7:15 PM / 8:00 PM / 8:45 PM
Suggested pick-up time from the Brazilian side: From 7:00 PM / 7:45 PM / 8:30 PM.
San Ignacio Ruins
A visit to the most prominent historical and archaeological complex of the so-called Jesuit Reductions, founded in the early 17th century for the evangelization of the Guarani people and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Despite the deterioration, most of the walls of the churches and other structures still stand. On the way to San Ignacio, you will visit the Wanda Mines, where semi-precious stones are extracted and beautiful jewelry and artisan objects are produced.
Duration: 10 hours
Suggested pick-up time from the Argentine side: Starting at 08:00
Suggested pick-up time from the Brazilian side: Starting at 07:15
The Argentine Experience
Enjoy an interactive culinary experience in Puerto Iguazú. Chefs and guides will teach you about Argentine cuisine and culture, including our hand gestures. The program includes various participatory activities: learn to make your own empanadas using the traditional "repulgue" technique, try a typical appetizer with grilled provoleta cheese, slices of chorizo, and chicken, enjoy wine during dinner, make alfajores for dessert, and finally, learn about the history of yerba mate and how to prepare mate (the national infusion).
Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Suggested pick-up time from Argentine hotels: Starting at 19:25
Suggested pick-up time from Brazilian hotels: Starting at 18:15
Casa do Chef
If you are or have been to Brazil, you are likely aware of the cultural diversity of Brazilians, our attire, and peculiarities, and of course, the variety of our cuisine. However, this is an opportunity to immerse yourself in our social, ethnological, and culinary backgrounds: a six-course menu prepared right in front of you, while the chef presents all the crucial ingredients and techniques of Brazilian cooking, from ancient times to the 20th century. Each ingredient and preparation will be linked to our history, the formation of our people, our soul.
Can you imagine the flavors of a 600-year-old "Moqueca"? And how this native Brazilian dish became the famous fish stew we know today, influenced by Portuguese and African cultures? You will understand why "Feijoada" is considered "the" National Dish, but you will be surprised at how it came to be. By tasting several of the most important representatives of Brazilian cuisine, along with typical and unique ingredients, you will definitely gain a better understanding of what it means to be Brazilian. Don’t miss the chance to experience this proposal with a highly skilled chef who guarantees a memorable experience that will keep these flavors in your heart forever.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Suggested pick-up time: Starting at 19:00
Rafain Dinner Show
During dinner, guests enjoy a lively scene enhanced by performances of music and dance that take us on a true journey through Latin America and the Pampas. The journey begins in Paraguay, showcasing folkloric dances accompanied by the sounds of the harp and guitars. The stunning bottle dance, performed by beautiful dancers in traditional attire, invites the audience to participate in a true challenge to gravity.
The joy of the charango, quena, and zampoñas blends songs and sounds from the Andes Mountains, honoring the cultures of Chile, Peru, and Bolivia. From neighboring Argentina, the pure sound of the bandoneón and the voice of Carlos Gardel showcase the sensuality and passion of tango, along with a tribute to Eva Perón that moves visitors. The show concludes with a toast to all the peoples of the world.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Estimated pick-up time from Argentine hotels: PM starting at 18:30
Estimated pick-up time from Brazilian hotels: PM starting at 19:30
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