Iguazu Falls: What to Know Before Visiting Foz do Iguaçu

[@NamaskarShanti]

Hi Mark from Canada! I watched this video before visiting the falls….and now after our visit. You are spot on with all you need to know before visiting. We visited both sides of the falls… first the Argentine side ( flying in from BA) then the Brazilian side after crossing the border. Both are a must see to really get that different perspectives of the falls. Nature in its glory! Stunning. We just got back ( September 2022) and the weather was perfect. You put so much passion into your travel videos. They are fantastic. My only regret… not being able to speak Portuguese or Spanish. It must make a world of difference to speak the local language. safe travels & gracias amigo ;)

[@Nessu95]

This video made me miss Argentina.I was there spring 2020. I visited Iguazu in February and it was perfect time to visit because the water was low. I went on both sides, if you have the time totally recommend doing both sides. I also recommend doing one of those boat trips if you want to spend the money. It was so much fun going under the waterfall. Definitely have change of clothes and/or poncho when you go because it will rain or the mist gets you wet. Have on shoes that can get wet. Also remember to drink water. It can be super hot and humid. They also had showers so people can cool off. I stayed at Argentinian side. Also went to a concert. The town has so much stuff to do besides the Cataracas. Also recommend stopping at other places if you travel from Buenos Aires. I stopped at San Ignacio, Misiones.

[@robbieerta7827]

The most amazing and jaw dropping place ive ever been too.

[@tosht2515]

Mark really knows Brazil and Argentina. 👍 This is one of my favorite videos. Super comprehensive and tons of awesome footage.

[@theodoresmith5272]

The most beautiful falls ever. Loved it. What a place. I like the brazilian side.

[@maalehh.17]

Tip! In argentina side if you buy the ticket for the next day when you are there it has a half price. So take it easy and if you dont get to do all the hikes you want in one day you can buy a second day ticket and its cheaper and you can do all the park!! And now i think you have to hire a guide in the park to do the visit i think thats new, check that out in the website of the falls and there they have a map of all the circuit so you can see all what you can do in the park. Saludos de buenos airessss!!!

[@lifesabroad]

One of the highlights of Brazil. We stayed at a place called Recanto Cataratas Thermas Resort which was top notch. Watch out for the sneaky coatis!

[@jenniferbenzie6594]

Oh WOW!! That is a breath taking view!! For me, who may never get to see there...THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!

[@matthewsheeran]

I remember staying at the Brazilian Belmont falls hotel which is within the park for one night, so there is no ticket, and just a short walk to the falls, but it's very expensive! I think it was September or October and very quiet. Do the boat trip if you want an up close below the falls view as well from above but bring a poncho and be prepared to get wet!

[@MarcosviniciusribeirodasilvaRi]

Adorei show de bola brother

[@kariekellam5793]

We stayed at Belmont on Brazil side. You get access to Brazil side when park is closed. We hired a guide through hotel to go to Argentina side and drive use through customs to Argentina airport. Also loved bird park on Brazil side. Loved the falls

[@randerins]

My hometown 😍 Can't wait to visit again!

[@juannietoacuna]

I traveled from La Rioja to Puerto Iguazú by bus and I can confirm it took me around 2 days to get there

[@mgmendez9395]

Loved this video, so helpful and informative.

[@clebertonalves2161]

🇧🇷 Simplesmente Espetacular!! Sejam sempre bem vindos ao Brasil...

[@woltersworld]

Obrigado!

[@djudjamarinkovic9337]

BeautifulArgentina👍🙋‍♀️🌍🌎

[@anitatrenner3540]

Oh man, when we were there, you didn't need to buy tickets! We stayed in the park at the hotel on the Argentine side. I was unaware of there being a train. We checked in, walked out the door, and were right on top of the Falls. Just start walking! Amazing! Coatis, howler monkeys, parrots, etc. An absolutely amazing experience. The wooden walkways were not as advanced as they are in this video, but were rather rudimentary. A much different experience, and frankly, I think I preferred it to the way it is in this lovely and informative video.

[@DK-vn7lr]

Try not to miss the lower trail; it was better than the upper

[@doctorceebovinescatolgist453]

Dude, that was a great video. Not good, GREAT! Thank you for the info.

[@adrianofonseca6579]

Why choose the Argentinean side or the Brazilian side? Do both and visit Paraguay as well. That way, you help the Mercosur regional bloc to unite and develop these countries. After the cold war, the world's big investments crossed the "iron curtain". After covid-19 they should also cross the "water curtains".

[@baharehizadi6691]

Do we need to get vaccinated for visiting the fall from both side?

[@MattJohnson-td6fz]

Wonderful informative video. Thank you

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

One of three most impressive waterfalls of the world.We have visited iit..... Great presentation! 👍👍👍👍👍 Friendly greetings. Happy week!!!!!

[@roxanavilla7155]

Excellent explanation, well done, thanks 😊

[@woltersworld]

Thank you

[@enjoyfuLife]

Its really helpfull video Thanks, is it easy to Crossing from Brazil to Argentina?

[@mariajulitacaro5086]

Hi Wolters las cataratas 🇦🇷 lado Argentina tiene 7 saltos

[@AdamAdam-zg8jl]

Is it an old vlog?or new? I mean did you visit Brazil and Argentina in this past July 2021?

[@tube.brasil]

Don't forget to visit ITAIPU power plant, one of the largest in the world. Cool visits inside the plant too.

[@leilakergaravat9139]

Wolters, when was this video recorded? Year?

[@tosht2515]

July 2019

[@marcossaas8206]

É muito lindo

[@JeffBasilan]

Is a PCR test needed when entering the Iguazu Falls Brazil part? Thanks

[@TS-oj5vr]

Argentina part dont need anything

[@Torchfang]

Isnt this an old video? I keep seeing old videos and ask myself are they old or just reedited ?

[@juanmonge7418]

I am going to Rio for carnival. Is there a tour that you can take from Rio to Igazu?

[@JaymiZehms]

QUESTION: We're coming from BA - so sounds like we should fly into IGR. Is there anywhere to store our bags at the park so we don't have to go back to our house rental to pick up our bags before heading back to the airport for our evening flight? Just trying to be efficient with our time & see as much as we can. THANKS for your tips!!

[@Nomad1987]

Trying to find someone's opinion on the safety of the Paraguayan city of Ciudad Del Este. Is there a way to visit the city for a few hours through a tour or is that unnecessary as long as you stay in the more touristy areas of the city? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

[@extsaojose]

Hello. I recommend you to stay in Brazil side (Foz do Iguaçu city), visit the Falls in Brazilian and Argentine side, and then go to Ciudad del Este for a few hours with a tour, contact Loumar Turismo, i highly recommend this agency. Have fun!

[@zacharyrosenberg4717]

I can’t wait to go

[@arletteespinal7795]

Thank you so much for these tips! My family and I going in May from Paraguay and we rented a car but we are only allowed in the Brazilian side, is there a way we can park the car somewhere before entering argentina so we could go to the Argentina side as well??

[@picobello99]

Great video and yes the Iguazu Falls are truely amazing! We visited both sides. On the Argentinan side we booked a tour with a guide, a jeep safari through the jungle and a boat ride that went into the waterfall. I'm totally recommending this! It's a bit pricey, but absolutely worth your money. The end of the day is the best time for the boat ride. You'll get completely soaked, so you can go to your hotel right after. There are buffet restaurants on both sides, I would recommend eating lunch here. Renting a car is also an option. The roads and traffic are good and it gives you a bit more freedom. I'm absolutely NOT recommending going to Ciudad Del Este! We actually went there (by car) and it was an absolute nightmare. We also didn't get a stamp in our passports because there wasn't any border control. If you want to visit Paraguay I would suggest going to a different part.

[@picobello99]

@@danielbarria6061 We drove across the border. The traffic was insane. Completely stuck, with motorcycles flying by at high speed just inches away from our car and people walking in the middle of traffic trying to sell stuff or begging. And some people tried to open the door! We were really afraid of car damage and getting robbed. Thank god that didn't happen. We turned around as soon as we could. It was super stressful. Later we found out Ciudad Del Este is Paraguay's second largest city and it's known for smuggling, crime and gang violence (yep, we didn't do our research).

[@danielbarria6061]

@@picobello99 Thanks for answering! I know then where not to go... recently I was in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo in Brazil, there are also problems with juvenile delinquency, gangs of very young kids are a constant, although there is security and police do not give much since they steal your things and run away, now I am in Argentina in the city of Rosario in the province of Santa Fe and here things are markedly different, in a few more days I will travel to the Iguazu Falls ... I will take it into account your comment... Thank you very much

[@danielbarria6061]

@@picobello99 Thanks for answering! I know then where not to go... recently I was in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo in Brazil, there are also problems with juvenile delinquency, gangs of very young kids are a constant, although there is security and police do not give much since they steal your things and run away, now I am in Argentina in the city of Rosario in the province of Santa Fe and here things are markedly different, in November I will travel to the Iguazu Falls ... I will take your comment into account ...Thank you so much

[@picobello99]

@@danielbarria6061 You're welcome, I'm sure you'll have a great time. The Iguazu Falls are very beautiful. It's easy to drive around in Argentina and Brazil, that's why we thought we could drive to Paraguay as well. How different could it be? We already thought it was weird that the car insurance didn't cover Paraguay... Yes, we drove around there uninsured... Very stupid. But at least I can now prevent others from making the same mistake. Btw, there's a little zoo/ bird park on the Argentinan side where you can get a tour and see some native animals. It's worth the visit.

[@claudiopiazza3793]

Soy de Argentina y el tráfico es complicado, pero en ciudad del este es mucho peor, fue increible como en una esquina todos querían cruzar al mismo tiempo y quedamos en un atasco.

[@robertbankhead8661]

We hired a personal guide, it was pricey but we zoomed everywhere. Also the mines! Mines de Juanda is the bomb.

[@Ndstars1]

Take the overnight bus from Buenos Aires, save yourself a hotel room. The beds are super comfortable although the food isn't the best.

[@woltersworld]

but make sure you get the good one :)

[@TideKnotTravellers]

@@woltersworld we just took the overnight 18/19 hour bus from BA to Puerto Iguazu, no food, no bed just a reclined seat. Definitely cheaper than flying but we needed today to recover 😅 gave us extra time to check out what to do, thanks for this great video!

[@yurimyszkowski]

thats the city i was born and live in =)

[@hlynnkeith9334]

I speak fluent Portuguese, but I had never before encountered the word 'foz'. Thanks for the education.

[@easyrecipesanddeliciousfoo2954]

💖🌷💖🌷💖 Beautiful views !

[@JordanWright17]

If you're coming from São Paulo (on the bus), how easy is it to cross into the Argentinian side to get to Puerto Iguazu?

[@ChingMih]

The winter here is the dry season. In 2021, the drought was particularly big, and the water fall literally disapeared. As Mark said come to visit in Oct - Feb (summer is the rain season), to the point some of the cat-walks gets closed.

[@user-mo5gi3tj3l]

Can I just go from the Brazil side to the Argentinian? I’m asking because of border/visa 🤔

[@laurie6123]

Added to my bucket list

[@scottrgood]

Amazing.

[@geezerpleasers_OG]

I don't plan to choose just one side. I'm going to visit both.

[@TreeCity43]

777k subs its gonna be a lucky year for you my friend

[@woltersworld]

Let's hope :) we all about drowned yesterday white water rafting

[@palasathena584]

I dont believe it!! You were in Brazil!!🤩🤩👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rickybobby1055]

You travel a lot. I would be curious to see a video about how much you travel in a year. I try to travel to a new country once a year but sometimes it just doesn’t happen. Thanks for the new video.

[@woltersworld]

We talk about it quite often in our live feeds. Should have one coming up this weekend.

[@rickybobby1055]

@@woltersworld awesome cant wait

[@nickpvb]

Long drive from Florida:)

[@monasandas4827]

What s wonderful person you are! Greetings from Sweden

[@seanmcerlean]

Go for a week or so and see it all. Awesome vid & advice Mark, Bucket list getting longer.

[@woltersworld]

Thank you

[@tomjones8369]

What about the yellow fever virus. No video mentions the vaccination?

[@JF-vw9lv]

The falls are part of a boat chase scene in the movie James Bond movie Moonraker. There's a behind the scene documentary for the movie where they discuss how one of the boats with the driver got stuck close to the edge of the falls.

[@woltersworld]

i think they were in the last indiana jones as well

[@sunny2355]

Hello/Bonjour from Canada 🇨🇦, I would avoid Paraguay 🇵🇾 as a Canadian 🇨🇦 with friends who were Australians and Americans. We all had to pay 💰 $160 USD EACH for a VISA-ON-ARRIVAL. Which was more costly than our flight from BA 🇦🇷 😂

[@brentwilde9843]

How goes it Mark are you guys in the US now?

[@woltersworld]

Yep. West Virginia as I type this

[@LochEden]

Had many honeymoons there! lol The MOST romantic place! To really enjoy foz de Iguassu you need 3 or 4 days. That way you can go to Itapu Dam. It's really worth it to take the tour there too. 4 days will give you time for seeing Paraguay too.

[@monasandas4827]

How many times have you been married? Greetings from me to you, lilla gubben.

[@brucegoodie]

O 🐝 city🙃

[@spicyroads]

I’d like to see y’all relaxing

[@Jason_903]

Next time you come around north Alabama if it happens to be on a Friday go to the little gas station in punkin center in Danville area and try the ribs!!!

[@fedezzefelbudapestet6493]

Greetings from Greece

[@woltersworld]

Efcharisto

[@fedezzefelbudapestet6493]

@@woltersworld parakaló

[@Grimmace]

If you dont need a visa its worth checking out the PY side. You can visit the monday waterfalls, and Trinidad Jesuit ruines.

[@woltersworld]

and go to the massive dam there too

[@chrisf247]

Be careful eating near the waterfalls, the coates will bite you and steal your food

[@dontwalkrun287]

Are you in Brazil now? Come visit my city Walter, Londrina, it's located in Paraná state as well...beatifull here, if around, give me a shout, would love to accomodate you and your family...hope you enjoy your trip, and Thanks for all the insites mate, keep up your great work... Best wishes, Eduardo.

[@jsprivateclasses]

Disseram aqui nos comentários que é um vídeo de 2019.

[@dontwalkrun287]

@@jsprivateclasses muito obrigado bella...

[@LordAkuna]

777k subs. nice.

[@pablol5472]

After visitng the falls, come back at night and do the Circuito Inferior. It is surreal. You will hear the roar of falling water at a distance but won't see them. But since you have seen them during the day, you will see them.

[@sgsmozart]

Those animals ..Quati..are pronounced "KWA chee"...

[@jiminycricket9407]

In portuguese yes, not in spanish

[@jerry-elteologopublico]

I have been on both sides hundreds of times. Honestly. I disagree if you have time for one side Brazil is the best. Why, because the views and photos are better.

[@carymnuhgibrilsamadalnasud1222]

Don't they call this the Niagara falls of South America??

[@woltersworld]

Yep, but iguazu is much more impressive

[@Ndstars1]

These are Niagara x 10 though

[@mike2003ars]

Niagara falls are NOTHING ! compared to Iguazú.... Iguazú are better and astonishing by far ! Instant K.O

[@carymnuhgibrilsamadalnasud1222]

@@mike2003ars Wow. I should come.

[@heidimarchant5438]

If you want to buy 15 laptops...did that just go over my head?🤔

[@danoslehoy]

15 minutos de video donde lo único que ví es tu cara hablando y hablando y hablando. Y de las Cataratas no ví nada de nada.