The Iguazu Falls is a masterpiece of nature. It is one of the top three falls to see and when it comes to beauty, it effortlessly outshines the other two which includes the Niagara Falls and Victoria Falls. This is a travel guide on what to expect when traveling to both the Argentina and Brazil side of the falls.
One of the things you can expect from the Argentina side of falls is that it has a total of five trails. One of them is Circuito Superior, which offers a short walk in level with the upper rim of the falls. Circuto Inferior which is on the bottom end of the falls has a longer path but includes some of the main attractions in the area, Dos Hermanas and Salto Bossetti. Circuito Inferior also leads to free ferries that will take you to Isla San Martin.
Isla Martin also has a trail of its own, offering lookouts to different sides of the Iguazu Falls. If you’re rooting for this trail, you don’t to come to the Iguazu National Park after a rainy day because it is usually closed due to the high water levels. In Argentina, there’s also a 1 kilometer walkway across the Iguazu River. From there, you can admire the glorious Garganta del Diablo. Sandero Macuco is another notable trail at the Iguazu National Park because it goes through the rainforest to the Arrechea Waterfall. Swimming is possible underneath the fall.
Besides great views and possibilities of taking a swim underneath a waterfall, Argentina is also the preferred site for wildlife sightseeing. The Brazil side of falls doesn’t have much wildlife because of the helicopter views provided by the Iguacu National Park. But I have to say that seeing Garganta del Diablo or the Devil’s Throat from Brazil is one of the greatest perks of seeing the Iguazu Falls from that side. Seeing the Iguazu from Brazil is cheaper too compared to Argentina.
