Iguaçu Falls: The World's Largest Waterfall System
Iguaçu Falls — four hours from Curitiba — is one of the world's great natural wonders: 275 cascades spanning 2.7 km, the Garganta do Diabo thundering at the centre, and the surrounding Atlantic Forest full of wildlife
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Brazilian Side Panorama Walk
The 1.2 km walkway on the Brazilian side of Iguaçu offers the best panoramic view of the falls — the entire arc of 275 cascades is visible with the Argentine side's falls across the gorge
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Garganta do Diabo Thunder
Devil's Throat—the largest single cascade—is accessed by walkway over the water on the Argentine side; standing above the roaring drop of spray drenching the walkway is one of nature's most overwhelming moments
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Macaws and wildlife in Iguaçu
The forests of Iguaçu National Park around the falls are rich in wildlife - toco toucans, scarlet macaws, coatis, giant otters and the South American tapir are regularly encountered on the park's trails
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Boat trip Beneath the Falls
The boat tours that run directly under the lower cascades – completely soaking passengers in spray from the falls – are the most dramatic way to experience the power of water
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Argentina Side Adventure Trails
The Argentine side of Iguaçu National Park has extensive trail systems — the Circuito Superior, Inferior and Garganta del Diablos walkways provide different perspectives of the falls from multiple angles
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Triple Frontier at Foz do Iguaçu
Where Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay meet — Marco das Três Fronteiras is visible from all three countries; the geopolitical curiosity of three countries sharing a river crossing at the world's largest waterfall system