They are taller than Niagara Falls, and twice as wide, for which Eleanor Roosevelt is said to have exclaimed on her first sight of the Falls: "Poor Niagara!". Taller than Niagara Falls, and much wider with 275 cascades spread in a horseshoe shape over nearly two miles of the Iguazu River, Iguazú Falls are the result of a volcanic eruption which left yet another large crack in the earth. Find the travel option that best suits you. During the rainy season of November - March, the rate of flow of water going over the falls may reach 450,000 cubic feet (12,750 cubic m) per second. Best time to visit Iguazu Falls. On the right bank is the Brazilian territory, which is home to more than 95% of the Iguazu River basin but has just over 20% of the jumps of these falls, and the left side jumps are Argentine, which makes up almost 80% of the falls. We stayed at Iguassu Central Bed & Breakfast in Foz do Iguaçu, not too far from the TTU bus station. Awasi Iguazú is the perfect spot to enjoy the world famous National Park and its surroundings, while also enjoying especially crafted excursions that go beyond the falls.
The owner Nilton speaks English well and gave us lots of great info. If hostels are more your style, the nearby Katharina House at … The best time to go to Iguazú Falls depends on whether you're after wetter weather and a huger volume of water crashing over the rocks - or drier spells with less water - but easier access to the trails and islands.
The Iguazu Falls are arranged in a way that resembles a reversed letter "J". Iguazu Falls Hotels - Where to Stay in Iguazu Falls. We have put together a travel guide that will allow you, step by step, to plan your best trip to Iguazu Falls. Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian side are 27km from Puerto Iguazu, and 29km from downtown Foz de Iguazu Both cities are very close to each national park, that is why all the excursions that we offer on both sides of the falls can pick up from any hotel in both destinations (except in hotels far from the center such as Recanto Cataratas). The Iguaçu Falls are an awesome sight as tonnes of water throw themselves over cliffs and the mist rises amongst the jungle.
See our travel guide or start planning your trip by reading the first article to learn when is the best date to go to Iguazu. The cheapest way to get from Iguazu Falls to Rio de Janeiro costs only R$ 425, and the quickest way takes just 2½ hours. The Argentina–Brazil border runs through the Devil's Throat.