The new footbridges and trails, opened in 2001, respond to the concept of “Nature without boundaries” and allow easy access to the major attractions. While avoiding the congestion of visitors and minimizing degradation of the environment, they adapt to the landscape and facilitate natural interpretation programs.



• The lower footbridges were elevated 50 cm from the ground in order to avoid the erosion which would otherwise occur due to the continuous circulation of tourists. These elevated catwalks at the same time allow the free circulation of animals and the growth of vegetation.

• This modern infrastructure system allows visitors to contemplate the waterfalls while simultaneously circulating to all of them. It is designed with wood handrails, metallic floors and contains barriers and signs designed to contain visitors within the established circulation routes. A constant trail width is maintained throughout the park (1,20 meters) and designated resting stations have been included. All of the paths have been designed keeping in mind the needs of the differently abled.

Touristic Activities

• Green trail
An old footpath into the forest is the basis of this 600m trail that allows the visitor to go deep into the heart of the Misionera vegetation. The winding path leads out to Distribution Square where the Superior and Inferior Circuits begin.

On the journey you will likely see birds and other wild animals as well as enjoy the sounds of the forest and view the overflowing vegetation.

Lower Circuit
With a catwalk that leads you into the heart of the falls, the Lower Circuit offers a more intimate experience with the landscape and deeper contact with nature.

On this path, the visitor will “feel” the spirit of the forest: humidity, sounds, aromas, and the penetrating vapour that takes over the whole area. It is a circular path from about 1700 meters that leads to 8 viewpoints of major importance. San Martin, Bossetti, Alvar Nuñez and the Dos Hermanas falls are some of them.


Through Through this circuit you can also reach the port for a visit to the San Martin Island and for the Nautical Adventure that allows you to ride under the falls.


• Upper Circuit
This path offers a walk through the upper falls area. It is about 650 meters long and offers an overall panoramic view.

The circuit contains six spacious viewpoints and rest places and you will find that the rushing waters make the journey relaxing and rejuvenating. You can observe on this circuit the Dos Hermanas falls, Chico, Ramirez, Bossetti, Adán y Eva, Bernabe Mendez and the Mbigua falls. You can also appreciate the arc formed by the San Martin, Escondido, Dos Mosqueteros, Rivadavia and Tres Mostqueteros falls.

• Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s throat)
This linear catwalk has 2260 meters (round trip) and allows the visitor to enjoy the unique landscape, until you get to the awe-inspiring, irreproducible Garganta del Diablo, the most impressive falls of the park.

The journey leads through some of the Misiones jungle islands and over three spacious viewpoints you can observe the natural show offered by the Iguassu River and the leafy vegetation that surrounds you.

The monumental “throat” is the culmination of the journey. The “horseshoe-shaped” falls, with a circumference of 150 m and a height of 80 m, fill the air with vapour as immense amounts of water surge over the rocks in a display of raw power, conferring a most unique experience.

Another show is given by the “vencejos”, characteristic birds of the falls which throw themselves on a nose dive course, parallel to the falls, as if they wanted to meld with the water.These small dark haired birds are exclusive to these falls and for this reason were chosen by National Park Administration as the representative symbol of Iguassu National Park.
These small dark haired birds are an exclusive species from these falls and for that were chosen by National Park Administration as the representative symbol of the Iguassu National Park.


Other Attractions and Activities

Tourists mainly visit the Iguassu National Park for its principal attraction - the Falls; but they can also participate in other natural-context activities, such as:

• Ecological and photographic safaris
• Biking
• Boat rides
• Rafting on the Iguassu River
• Trekking
• Film showings
• Expositions showing handcrafts made by the aboriginees and plastic artists from the region, among others.