View of Iguazu Falls from the Upper Falls Trail in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina

13 Awesome Things to Do in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina

Puerto Iguazu is a fairly small town, surrounded by dense jungle and located along the border of northern Argentina and southern Brazil that’s become something of a tourist hotspot. The reason? It’s considered Argentina’s gateway to Iguazu Falls, the largest waterfall system in the world! So, if you’re looking to explore this magical corner of the planet for yourself, here’s 13 incredible things to do in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina. 

View of Iguazu Falls from the Lower Circuit in Iguazu National Park near Puerto Iguazu, Argentina

Visiting Iguazu Falls on the Argentina Side: Everything You Need to Know

Iguazu Falls, which straddles the border between northern Argentina and southern Brazil, has a pretty impressive claim to fame—it’s the largest waterfall system in the world! But how do you get to this remote destination—and is it worth the hassle? My husband, Justin, and I just visited Iguazu Falls in Argentina and have the complete breakdown of everything you need to know about traveling to this unique destination, from which spot you should hit first to where to stay during your visit .

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