Hidden gems in Parana

This collection highlights diverse natural and cultural landmarks across the border region of Brazil and Argentina. It features the massive Devil’s Throat and Salto Bernabé Méndez within the Iguazu Falls system, alongside the private Hummingbird Garden, which hosts over 15 native bird species. In Curitiba, Barigui Park provides extensive lakeside trails and recreational facilities. The list also includes La Aripuca, an educational complex constructed from salvaged rainforest timber to showcase regional Guarani culture and environmental conservation.

Hidden Gems — Map

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Hummingbird Garden

A private garden in Puerto Iguazú where feeders attract numerous species of hummingbirds and other native birds for close-range observation.

B

Barigui Park

This park offers a lot of things to do. Your children can enjoy the playground and you can stroll around the lake and the exhibition…

C

Devil's Throat

The largest waterfall in the Iguazu Falls system, measuring 80 meters high. A 1.1-kilometer walkway leads to a viewing platform directly over the crest of the falls.

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Salto Bernabé Méndez

A waterfall located along the Upper Circuit of Iguazu National Park, offering a panoramic view of the falls from a reinforced concrete walkway.

E

La Aripuca

An eco-tourism center featuring a 17-meter-high structure built from 30 species of salvaged native trees, designed to resemble a traditional Guarani hunting trap.

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