Natural Wonder · Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
Iguazu Falls
The Iguazú Falls or Iguaçu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the border of the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state of Paraná.
Photo: Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz) via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Height | Height: 82 m |
| Coordinates | 25.6867° S, 54.4447° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Iguazu Falls is known for
The Iguazú Falls or Iguaçu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the border of the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state of Paraná.
About Iguazu Falls
The Iguazú Falls or Iguaçu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the border of the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state of Paraná. Together, they make up the largest waterfall system in the world. The falls divide the river into the upper and lower Iguazu.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Iguazu Falls website — the official site has the current visiting information.
Best time to visit
March to May and September to November — good water flow and milder weather.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Foz do Iguaçu |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Cataratas International Airport (IGU) |
| Distance from the airport | 6.7 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Cataratas International Airport (IGU) · Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil · 7.0 miles away
- Guaraní International Airport (AGT) · Ciudad del Este, Paraguay · 29.5 miles away
- Teniente Ramon A. Ayub Gonzalez International Airport (ENO) · Encarnación, Paraguay · 137.0 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Iguazu Falls?
The Iguazú Falls or Iguaçu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the border of the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state of Paraná.
Where is Iguazu Falls located?
Iguazu Falls is in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. Its coordinates are 25.6867° S, 54.4447° W.
How do I get to Iguazu Falls?
The nearest town is Foz do Iguaçu, and the nearest airport is Cataratas International Airport (IGU), about 6.7 miles away (straight line).
When is the best time to visit Iguazu Falls?
March to May and September to November — good water flow and milder weather.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iguazu_Falls — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q36332 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.cataratasdoiguacu.com.br/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
- https://iguazuargentina.com/en/ — Official tourism / managing-body page — best time to visit.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.