Puerto Iguazú
Puerto Iguazú, yes, that spot where three countries shake hands without getting wet. This is no joke: you hear birds before you see the falls. The air carries a kind of mist that hugs your socks. Travelers sometimes lose their hats to the wind here, and one local told me his own cousin’s umbrella ended up in Paraguay. You can stroll the border marker or watch as butterflies try to land on your camera. Popular things to do? Try not to get splashed, but you will anyway. Everyone says the best hotel in Puerto Iguazú has monkeys for neighbors, but no one agrees if they’re guests or staff.
Local weather in Argentina
SPRING
warm & sunny
SUMMER
warm & sunny
AUTUMN
mild & temperate
WINTER
mild & temperate
Accommodations in Puerto Iguazú
Discover the best accommodations for Puerto Iguazú and start planning your holiday.
Travel destination popular things to do or visit in Puerto Iguazú
The falls, obviously, steal the show, but did you know the local buses play music louder than the waterfalls sometimes? Hop on one, and you might get a live concert mixed with travel tips from your seatmate. The park rangers sometimes wear rubber boots two sizes too big, which makes them easy to follow during the rain. People here talk about the moonbows at night, but I personally only saw a dog chasing its own tail by the river. Still, the rumor persists.
For those who hunt the best hotel in Puerto Iguazú, remember: the breakfast includes more dulce de leche than you can shake a stick at. Some rooms have views of the water, some of a neighbor’s laundry line—both have their charms. If you forget to pack your socks, don’t panic, the market sells pairs with toucans on them (left sock always brighter than the right, not sure why). You can spend the day exploring and the night listening to frogs out-sing your phone's alarm clock. Don’t be surprised if you leave with more stories than photos, or maybe just a wet camera.
Other cities around Argentina
These popular destinations have a lot to offer for you next holiday or city break.
