Frequently asked questions to visit the Iguazu Falls National Park Argentina

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1. How to get to Puerto Iguazú?

> FROM BUENOS AIRES

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery > Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport

Ezeiza International Airport > Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport

El Palomar Airport > Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport

Buses from Retiro Bus Terminal > Puerto Iguazú City Bus Terminal

Private vehicles by RN 14

> FROM FOZ DO IGUAÇU

Foz do Iguaçu International Bus Terminal > Puerto Iguazú City Bus Terminal

Private vehicles across the Tancredo Neves International Bridge

> FROM CIUDAD DEL ESTE

Ciudad del Este Bus Terminal > Puerto Iguazú City Bus Terminal

Private vehicles through International Friendship Bridge

2. How to get to the Park?

It can be reached by public transport, through the Río Uruguay transport company, which offers the transfer service from the Tres Fronteras Landmark or from the Puerto Iguazú Terminal, which has services to the Park every 20 minutes. Everyday of the year.

You can choose to come by car/taxi through Av. Victoria Aguirre- RN 12- RN 101- Access to Waterfalls.

3. What days and at what time does the Park open?

Currently, the Park is open every day of the year from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

4. Is it compulsory to hire a guide to visit the Park?

No, it is not mandatory to hire a guide to visit the Park. In any case, we recommend you request a complete tour with a local agency authorized by the Argentine Ministry of Tourism, to enjoy your visit more.

We recommend some authorized agencies:

https://www.sichitours.tur.ar/

https://batravelservices.com/

https://www.01argentina.com/

5. Can I visit the Park in times of pandemic?

Yes. The Park is currently open and complies with all the biosafety protocols that are necessary to provide you with an exciting and safe experience.

6. What protocols or mandatory measures must I comply with during my visit?

For your safety and that of everyone, it is mandatory that you wear a chinstrap or mask at all times during your walk, that you maintain social distance and that you constantly keep your hands sanitized with alcohol gel.

7.I lost an item in the Park, how can I find it?

If you lost an object in the Park, you should contact Lost Objects at the Cataratas Operations Center (COC), located at the entrance. You can also communicate by calling +543757420180 or sending an email to coc@apn.gob.ar

8. What are the ways to explore the park?

From Iguazú Argentina we recommend you organize your visit to the Park with a minimum of two days, to take advantage of the activities and attractions that the Park offers you.

Day 1

Superior Circuit + Devil’s Throat + Jungle Ecological Train + La Selva Restaurant

Average travel time: 5 hours.

Day 2

For your second day of visit, we recommend the following options:

1) Lower Circuit

This tour allows you to enter the depths of the Paraná jungle to live unique moments.

Average travel time: 1 hour. 30 min.

2) Great Adventure Ride

To hire this excursion, you must check with iguazujungle.com

Average travel time: 2 hours. 30 min.

Day 3

1) Macuco Trail + Arrechea Falls.

Average travel time: 2 hours. 30 min.

2) Ecological Walk

To make this excursion, you must consult with iguazujungle.com

Average travel time: 30 min.

Clarification: you can take the tours with or without the guide and choose the tours you want to do each day.

full moon walk

If your visit coincides with the days of the full moon, we invite you to experience the Falls and the jungle in a unique way with our Full Moon Tour.

This tour lasts approximately 3 hours and you have the option of hiring the dinner service separately, which is offered at the Park’s Jungle Restaurant.

09.Can I schedule my trip on a holiday or a rainy day?

The Park is open every day, even if it rains or is a holiday.

10.Can I visit the Park in times of pandemic?

Yes. The Park is currently open, and complies with all the biosafety protocols that are necessary to provide you with an exciting and safe experience.

11. Is there any type of medical assistance?

The park has a medical and nursing assistance service for first aid, with an ambulance service at the Central Station and Garganta Station.

12. How is the weather in the city of Puerto Iguazú?

The city of Puerto Iguazú has a subtropical climate without a dry season, which encourages you to visit it all year round due to its warm temperatures.

The hottest month is December, while the lowest temperatures are in June and July, during the winter season.

13. Is it safe to visit the Park and the Iguazú destination in times of pandemic?

Yes. The Iguazú destination received the Safe Travels seal at an international level, certifying the safety of the destination as it complies with all health protocols worldwide. The Park, for its part, complies with all the biosafety protocols that are necessary to provide you with an exciting and safe outdoor experience.

14. What protocols or mandatory measures must I comply with during my visit?

It is mandatory that you wear a chinstrap or mask at all times during your walk, that you maintain social distances, and that you constantly sanitize your hands with alcohol gel.

15. Should I wear any particular protection?

The use of insect repellant and sunscreen is recommended at all times. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and constantly hydrate yourself to fully enjoy your visit. It is essential that, to ensure a safe visit, you use a chinstrap or mask throughout the tour and that you regularly sanitize your hands with alcohol gel.

16. How should I adapt to life inside the Park?

It is important that you do not touch or feed the animals in the Park, as they are wild species and we must respect their habits. Follow the instructions of the guide that accompanies you during the tour and circulate exclusively through places enabled for the public (walkways and trails).

We recommend that you read the indicative signs of the Park to enjoy a better visit and learn about the flora and fauna of the place.

17. What days and at what time is the Park currently open, due to the Covid19 pandemic?

Currently, the Park is open every day of the year from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

18.Can I withdraw cash (Argentine pesos) at the Park?

There is a Link network ATM in the Park.

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