Best Time to Visit Iguazu Falls

March to June

Months to avoid: January to February (peak heat, highest crowds, rainy season can flood lower walkways)

Recommended stay: 2-3 days

Plan Iguazu Falls for March to June. Give it 2-3 days. The window to avoid is January to February (peak heat, highest crowds, rainy season can flood lower walkways).

What the season gets you

  • The Argentine Upper Circuit catwalk puts you directly over the lip of Devil's Throat. The ground shakes and the spray soaks through a rain jacket in ten minutes.
  • Brazilian side at 8am before tour buses arrive: the full panoramic arc of falls with coatis wandering the path beside you and no queue for the lower platforms.
  • The Macuco Safari speedboat runs directly into the curtain of water. You will be completely wet. It costs around ARS 45,000 ($45) and earns it.
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