Viewpoints and parks in Foz do Iguaçu

This collection features the diverse viewpoints and natural parks surrounding the Iguazu Falls system on the border of Brazil and Argentina. It includes the massive Garganta del Diablo, the tallest of the 275 falls, and specific cascades like Salto San Martín and Salto Arrechea. The list also highlights the Hito Tres Fronteras, where the Iguazu and Paraná rivers meet, marking the intersection of three nations. Visitors can access these sites via extensive walkway systems and forest trails within the UNESCO-protected national parks.

Viewpoints and Parks — Map

A

Cataratas do Iguaçu

The Brazilian side of the falls, offering panoramic views of the 2.7-kilometer-wide waterfall system and the surrounding sub-tropical rainforest.

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B

Garganta del Diablo

The largest and most powerful curtain of the Iguazu Falls, measuring 80 meters high and 150 meters wide, situated on the border between Argentina and Brazil.

C

Salto San Martín

The second-largest waterfall in the Iguazu system, accessible via the Upper Circuit in the Argentine national park, offering views of San Martín Island.

D

Garganta do Diabo

Brazilian viewpoint for the Devil's Throat, featuring a walkway that extends over the river to the edge of the 80-meter drop.

E

Garganta Del Diablo

Argentine side of the massive horseshoe-shaped fall, reached by a 1.1-kilometer walkway over the Upper Iguazu River.

F

Salto San Martín

A prominent waterfall within the Argentine Iguazu National Park, notable for its wide crest and proximity to the Upper Circuit trail.

G

Salto Mbiguá

A cascade located along the Upper Circuit of the Argentine side, providing a direct view of the water plunging into the lower canyon.

H

Salto Mbiguá

Viewpoint situated along the Argentine walkways, offering a perspective of the Mbiguá falls and the San Martín island in the distance.

I

Salto Arrechea

A secluded waterfall located on the Sendero Macuco trail, featuring a natural pool at its base and surrounded by dense rainforest.

J

Salto Arrechea

Observation point at the end of a 3.5-kilometer forest hike, overlooking a 20-meter drop into a rocky basin.

K

Mirante Foz do Iguaçu - Rio Paraná

Observation deck overlooking the confluence of the Iguazu and Paraná rivers, marking the territorial boundary between Brazil and Paraguay.

L

Mirante Foz do Iguaçu

Scenic overlook on the Brazilian side providing views of the lower Iguazu River and the international bridges connecting the region.

M

Mirador Salto Bossetti

Viewpoint on the Argentine Lower Circuit that allows visitors to stand directly beside the falling water of the Bossetti cascade.

N

Mirador Salto Chico

Observation point located along the Lower Circuit trail, offering views of the smaller, tiered cascades near the main falls.

O

Mirador Garganta Del Diablo

A pedestrian bridge and platform located at the edge of the Devil's Throat, providing a direct view into the 80-meter abyss.

P

Plaza San Martín

The central public square of Puerto Iguazú, Argentina, featuring local flora and serving as a hub for the town's administrative buildings.

Q

Plaza Hito Tres Fronteras

A park in Puerto Iguazú containing a monument painted with the Argentine colors, overlooking the meeting point of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.

R

Triple Frontera

The geographic tripoint where the Iguazu River joins the Paraná River, visible from monuments in all three bordering countries.

S

Mirador de tres fronteras

Viewpoint located in Argentina that provides a clear sightline to the Brazilian and Paraguayan shores and their respective monuments.

T

Salto Mariposa

A smaller waterfall located near the Three Borders landmark, accessible via a short trail through the local forest.

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