Top 10 activities to do in Iguazu

Although Puerto Iguazu is internationally recognized for its imposing waterfalls, this place in the province of Misiones has much more to offer to its own and foreign. To give you a clearer idea, we did this top 10 best activities to do in Iguazu. Look, choose and put together your travel itinerary. 

1. FALLS ON THE ARGENTINIAN SIDE

The Iguazu Falls are a fixed destination of the province of Misiones. However, you should know that this place is located between two countries, being the Argentine side the widest and the one that brings us closer to the waterfalls.

It’s due to this that visiting this place requires a full day. This gives you the advantage of going beyond the time that will actually take you to go through it, which also gives you the option to make one or more of the navigations offered within the Iguazu National Park.

There is no doubt, the experience will be unique. Being able to be under this waterfall is a spectacle like no other. We are talking about one of the 7 wonders of the world. Flora, fauna and landscape are unprecedented. Get to know more details of this tour on this link.

2. BRAZIL SIDE FALLS

Although the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls does not allow us to be so close to the water drop, the experience you live is just as magical. This time, as spectators from the walkways, which give us a majestic and impressive view of this natural monument.

It’s definitely the perfect complement to the visit of the Argentine side. We believe that both of them make the ideal combination to discover this place. Each side of the Waterfall offer a unique experience, the difference is that on the Brazilian side the experience is much shorter. Half a day will suffice!

3. VISIT TO AN IRYAPU VILLAGE

Impossible to travel to the province of Misiones and not live an experience in the jungle. This is how visiting an Iryapu village becomes one of the must-see activities after the waterfalls.

And it’s the fact that, beyond the incredible experience that jungle nature gives us, you will have the opportunity to know aboriginal hunting techniques and medicinal products made with local plants, in addition to trying the typical dish of yacht honey and cornmeal.

Contact with the villagers and knowing the current way of life of the inhabitants of the place can’t be missing. In short, it’s a different way of coming into contact with civilization, having as its central axis of experience: traditions and symbiosis with the environment in which they are located.

Rarely do you have the possibility to live in a village in the Iryapu jungle. Ask our travel specialists and find out why it’s one of the top 10 activities to do in Iguazu.

4. BIRD PARK

Perfect for those who want to know more about the local fauna or are birds lovers. Located in Foz de Iguazu, this park has about 17 hectares inhabited by more than 1020 birds of 150 different species. The sight is magnificent.

As if that weren’t enough, Bird Park is the world’s largest nursery for harpy reproduction on display, a unique opportunity for travelers between Brazil and Argentina.

It should be mentioned that the entire property and its activities focuses on the preservation of birds and their environment (in addition to tourism). In this sense, the visit is made in the company of a park guide who shares all the information about the birds and the actions that are carried out to conserve them and maintain the connection with their natural habitat.

The park receives about 90,000 people every year and is open from Tuesday to Friday from 9 to 17 hours, which makes it a super interesting visit to combine with that of Brasileras Falls. We recommend this activity especially to do with children, as there are many activities in the park aimed at them and can spend a very fun time with family. Not for nothing belongs to the top 10 of the best activities to do in Iguazu.

5. RUINS OF ST. IGNATIUS

The ruins of San Ignacio are considered the best preserved remains of the Jesuit missions of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries of all Argentina.

On the site you can see the old style of building and distribution of the spaces: around a main square are located the church, the cemetery, the houses, the House of the Fathers and the Cabildo; all these built with local red stone.

As San Ignacio is located more than 200 kilometers from Puerto Iguazu, we recommend that you consider this activity as a full day to be able to dedicate the time that the tour deserves. Check here the operation of this tour.

6. ICE BAR

For those who want to cool off and rest a little from the heat and humidity of the missionary jungle or for those who want to do a very different activity than others, we recommend visiting the Ice Bar of Iguazu.

This place is made from 50,000 kilos of ice that form the structure of the place and other spaces such as: the bar, the seats and other furniture. As the ice is everywhere, the temperature of the place is usually about -10°C. Don’t worry, at the entrance they provide you with jackets and gloves so you can enjoy the visit.

Inside the bar you will find ice sculptures and the option of an open bar. Likewise, it’s an activity that can also be done with minors, as the staff plays music and organizes dances inside.

Without a doubt, it is a very different activity but also highly recommended for those who have free time in Puerto Iguazu and want to try a new experience alone, as a couple, with friends or with family! Contact Moebius Travel specialists for more accurate information about the tour.

7. HORSEBACK RIDING THE IRYAPU JUNGLE

One of the activities in which you can be in contact the most with nature, fauna and local flora, is the caval ride through the jungle. There is a tour of rural and jungle areas of Iguazu at the back of horses. There you’ll be able to see different types of trees, plants and animals of the area.

Also, on some tours there is the possibility to make the visit to a Guarani settlement, meet one of its members and even get to learn something about their lifestyle. Horseback riding doesn’t usually last more than one or two hours, so it’s great to combine with other Iguazu activities and further complete the trip to the Falls. Our travel specialists can help!

8. WANDA MINES

On one side of the Paraná River are the famous Wanda mines, a deposit of semiprecious stones such as quartz crystals, agates, topazes and amethysts. The site was discovered in 1976 and has since then been used for the extraction of stones used in jewelry manufacturing, and for tourism.

It happens that Wanda Mines have the peculiarity of being outdoors or in the open air, so visitors have the opportunity to walk and tour the caves even while the staff extract the material, something that doesn’t happen much in other mines.

Being just over 40 kilometers from Iguazu we think it’s an excellent visit, very ideal place to buy some souvenirs. The activity lasts between one and two hours normally, so it’s perfectly combinable with others such as: the Bird Park or Ruins of San Ignacio, among others.

We invite you to check out our article on Wanda Mines and discover why they make up this top of the top 10 activities to do in Iguazu.

9. THREE FRONTIERS MILESTONE

Hito Tres Fronteras is where the Iguazu and Paraná Rivers converge and the borders of three countries are joined: Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil. From this place you can see the three countries and it’s something that is rarely found in other parts of the world.

In addition to seeing the rivers and the nations mentioned above, there is a square with a very interesting craft fair, a fountain that represents the Falls. At night, it’s illuminated by a beautiful light that shows how the fountain is framed by the view that gives us the triple frontier in the background. Learn more about the availability of this activity.

10. THE GREAT ADVENTURE

Undoubtedly, La Gran Aventura is one of the most fun and adrenaline-pumping activities in Iguazu. The tour consists of a trip through different means of transport.

First, a 4×4 van where you walk through the missionary jungle and you can make sightings of various species of birds, crossing even with monkeys and coatis. After finishing the jungle path comes the most fun part: sailing aboard a semi-rigid gomin with 6 kilometers above the Iguazu River and its rapids until you reach the area of the waterfalls, where it reaches the Salto San Martín. 

The tour really lives up to its name and is one of the most sought after activities among tourists visiting Iguazu. Check the schedules and operability of this adventure tour in Iguazu . 

Here are the top 10 best activities to do in Iguazu. We understand that sometimes there is not as much time to complete them all, but our specialists can help you create a travel itinerary based on your time, needs and expectations as a traveler Send us a whatsapp!