Attraction Information

Iguaçú Falls (Foz do Iguaçú)

Closest Hotels to Iguaçú Falls (Foz do Iguaçú):
Rodovia Das Cataratas Km 17, 85863-000
0.372 Miles
Rodovia Das Cataratas, Km 21, 85853-000
0.372 Miles
Rodovia Das Cataratas Km 16,5, 85863-000
0.423 Miles
Rua Taroba, 1020, 85851-220
0.865 Miles
 
 




The Iguaçú Falls fittingly receive their name from the Caigangues Indian word meaning ‘great waters’. The falls are formed by the Iguaçú River dividing into 275 separate falls; they are surrounded by the virgin jungle of Iguaçú National Park which is home to an estimated 2000 species of flora and 400 species of bird (including parrots and toucans). The highest fall, the ‘Garganta do Diabo’ (Devil’s Throat) reaches 70m (230ft), which is one and a half times the height of Niagara Falls. Besides taking in the stunning view from a series of catwalks, visitors may try rafting or take a spectacular boat ride through the falls.

Contact Addresses

Iguaçú National Park, Iguassu Convention & Visitors Bureau, Avenido Juscelino Kubitschek 469, Sala 202, CEP 85851-210, Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil
Tel/Fax: (045) 523 0233

Transportation

Air: Foz do Iguaçú International Airport. Road: Coach: Services from Curitiba. Car: BR-277 (from Curitiba), then BR-469. Visitors must travel by bus from the park entrance to the falls as cars are not allowed into the park itself.

Location

Brazil
Parking Shopping Unesco Disabled Restaurant
Need some holiday inspiration?
Tired of the same holiday destination?
Fresh ideas are just one click away...
Sign up for our newsletter
Be the first to hear about the coolest destinations and the latest travel trends. Plus, competitions, holiday inspiration and amusing facts, delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter
Advertisement

Travel Deals

Advertising features
Travel Partners
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Spot the holiday killer - Protect yourself from malaria. Before you travel, find out if your holiday destination is in a malaria zone.

Quick links