Few natural spectacles on the planet can take your breath away like the first glimpse of Iguaçu Falls. When the thunderous sound of millions of litres of water plunging every second begins to echo through the basalt canyon, and a soft mist touches your face, forming luminous rainbows in the air, you feel a deep sense of smallness and reverence before the grandeur of the Earth.
Considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and declared a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Falls are the greatest treasure shared between Brazil and Argentina. On Guatambu Travel group trips departing from Porto Alegre, this experience is enjoyed without hurry, with accessibility and the comfort travellers deserve.
The grand perspective of the Brazilian side
While the Argentine park lets you walk above the falls, it is in the Parque Nacional do Iguaçu (Iguaçu National Park), on the Brazilian side, that you get the most complete and cinematic panoramic view of the whole set of falls.
The Cataratas trail is paved, shaded and lined with tiered viewpoints that reveal the canyon little by little. The high point is the suspended walkway over the Iguaçu River, which takes visitors very close to the immense Garganta do Diabo (Devil's Throat). Feeling the force of the water up close, with the cool breeze refreshing the soul, is one of those moments of pure renewal that stay in the memory. For the return, a modern glass panoramic lift takes the group up to the upper square with complete ease.
A living forest full of colour
The spectacle is not limited to the waterfalls. The National Park protects one of the last and most important remnants of Atlantic Forest in the Brazilian interior. During the visit, it is common to spot groups of curious coatis, toucans with colourful beaks crossing the sky, butterflies with shimmering wings landing on the rocks and centuries-old trees framing the landscape.
A complete itinerary across the Tríplice Fronteira (Triple Border)
The Foz do Iguaçu region offers an incredible variety of attractions that enrich the trip. On our integrated expeditions combining Pantanal and Bonito, or on trips dedicated to Foz, we organise a dynamic and safe itinerary:
- Parque das Aves: Walk through huge immersive aviaries, watching red and blue macaws flying just a few inches away, as well as toucans, flamingos and rare species of Brazilian wildlife.
- Itaipu Hydroelectric Plant: The grandeur of human engineering generating clean energy on the border with Paraguay, with a panoramic visit to the spillway and the central viewpoints.
- Shopping and dining across the border: The convenience of crossing into Puerto Iguazú to dine on a typical bife de chorizo (Argentine sirloin steak) with Argentine wine, or to shop in Ciudad del Este, with a private coach and safe guidance from our guides.
The peace of mind of travelling with Guatambu Travel
Planning transport, advance tickets for the parks and border crossings on your own can lead to queues and unnecessary stress. With Guatambu Travel, everything is coordinated with the utmost safety: comfortable boarding in Porto Alegre, a carefully selected hotel with an excellent breakfast and attentive support from start to finish.
Would you like to feel the force of the Falls and experience the magic of Foz do Iguaçu? Explore our Foz itineraries and upcoming departures or message our team on WhatsApp to find out dates and secure your place.
Sources and references
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Natural Heritage declaration for Parque Nacional do Iguaçu.
- Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade (ICMBio), management plan and biodiversity records for Parque Nacional do Iguaçu.
- Secretaria Municipal de Turismo de Foz do Iguaçu (Visit Iguassu).
- Operating records and field reports from Guatambu Travel expeditions to the Tríplice Fronteira.
