Iguazu Falls

The mighty Iguazu Falls straddles the border of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay at the confluence of the Iguazu and Parana Rivers, and is one of the largest waterfalls in the world and most spectacular sights in all of South America!

Taking its name from the Guarani word “big water”, the falls are made up of a series of over 280 separate cataracts, ranging from 60 to 80 metres high, which plummet off a 3km wide natural gorge blanketed with dense temperate rainforest. The most famous of the individual falls is the “garganta del diablo” or Devil’s throat, a dramatic 150m wide section through which flows over half of Iguazu’s estimated 350,000-400,000 gallons of water per second.

On the Argentine side of the border, access to the falls is via Puerto Iguazu airport and there are countless hotels dotted around the national park and town. Well maintained trails criss-cross the forest to various viewpoints while the surrounding “interior Atlantic rainforest” offers a whole host of activities from bird-watching and zip-lining to guided jungle walks. Further afield deep in Misiones province, there are eco-lodges and estancias alike as well as the ruins of historic Jesuit missions that can be reached in a long day.

Iguazu Falls – Luxury Collection

Awasi Iguazu$$$$$

Awasi has become synonymous with luxury in South America, beautiful un-fussy retreats in areas of captivating natural beauty. Their latest venture, Awasi Iguazu is the perfect example, offering visitors space, privacy and an intimate rainforest experience within easy reach of the jaw-dropping Iguazu Falls. Built on stilts within a private jungle reserve for minimal environmental impact, Awasi features 14 villas spread throughout the rainforest, each positioned for utmost privacy. Constructed ...

Gran Melia Iguazu$$$$$

Location, location, location! Although modern and comfortable with good facilities, the Melia is rather uninspiring. Yet, once the day-trippers leave, guests have the falls all to themselves, the perfect end to the day! Treat yourself to a falls view room and wake up to the sight and sound of South America’s greatest natural spectacles.