Rainbows, roaring waters, red earth and jungle scenery make it worthy of a long stop—enough time for real contemplation.

The spectacular Iguazu Falls, on the borders of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay and 1,060 km north of Buenos Aires, are best seen March-June. Made up of 275 cascades spanning a distance of 3 km and rising up to 90 m high, it’s one of the most impressive sights in the world. Rainbows, roaring waters, red earth and jungle scenery make it worthy of a long stop—enough time for real contemplation.

Iguazu Falls are more easily seen from Brazil, but the paths, jungle and sunset views are better in Argentina, and the falls are much closer to you.

Visitors on the Argentina side should see Iguazu falls from both access points: the lower trail, which twists through the rain forest to a boat that takes you on a five-minute ride to Isla San Martin, at the base of the southern end of the falls; and the upper trail, which ends at the edge of Devil’s Throat, the most dramatic view of the cascades. You can also reach the two areas by bus, but in either case, be prepared for a lot of (fairly easy) walking and a good chance of getting wet.

The area surrounding Iguazu Falls is a showcase for a wide variety of colourful birds, butterflies and flowering plants. Good hotels are available on both sides of the Argentina-Brazil border, and it’s worth the extra expense to stay at a hotel with a view of the falls. Try to stay at least one night to take advantage of changing light conditions. Sunset on the surrounding terrain is magnificent and by moonlight it’s simply magical.

When to travel to Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls has a humid subtropical climate without dry season, with temperatures ranging from 20º C to 33º C in Summer; while Winter is mild and pleasant. Best time to travel is during the wet season January to March where the flow of the waters is significantly increased.