Iguaçu is a horseshoe of waterfalls on the border river, dropping around 82 metres, and Parque Nacional do Iguaçu on the Brazilian side is where you stand back and see it whole. The main trail runs along the canyon wall, so the falls stay in view as you walk, and it finishes on the walkway looking into the Devil’s Throat. Beyond that main route the park behaves like the national park it is: the Poço Preto path can be walked or cycled, with bikes for hire on site if you did not bring your own (rates are not published), and the São João Circuit is covered by the same ticket. The planning catch is that the experiences that put you at the falls outside normal visiting hours — sunrise, sunset, and Sky of the Falls — have limited places and must be bought before you arrive, so they are not something you can decide on the morning. Food squares and kiosks inside the park handle lunch, snacks and drinks, so a day here does not have to be carried in on your back.
Family FAQ
Do you need to book Iguaçu Falls in advance?
Advance tickets are sold only through the park's official website, cataratasdoiguacu.com.br, where you pick your date and time.
How much does Iguaçu Falls cost?
Admission covers the Cataratas Trail with its walkway and Devil's Throat view, and the São João Circuit, where visitors may stay until 5 PM.
What are the opening hours of Iguaçu Falls?
Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am to 4pm.
