Brazilian Side Panoramic Trail (Trilha das Cataratas)
Trilha das Cataratas, Parque Nacional do Iguaçu
A 1.2-kilometre cliff-edge trail with panoramic views across the river of the 275 falls on the Argentine side. At its end, a walkway reaches beneath Devil's Throat, and helicopters and jet boats depart from here.
Iguazu National Park on the Brazilian side can be reached from Foz do Iguaçu by bus No. 120 (40 minutes) or by taxi (25 minutes). Admission for foreigners is BRL 120 (2025; buying online skips the queue). It is open 08:00–17:00. Inside the park, a double-decker sightseeing bus takes about 15 minutes to the trailhead next to the Hotel das Cataratas. The Panoramic Trail (Trilha das Cataratas) follows the gorge cliffs for 1.2 kilometres and is mostly level. Along the way, a series of viewing platforms face the falls across the river on the Argentine side, from San Martín Falls to Bossetti, Adán y Eva and others. This is the only angle from which the whole falls can be captured in a single photo. The end of the trail is the highlight. A metal walkway extends over the river beneath Floriano Falls, facing the outlet of the Devil's Throat, where spray pelts you like a rainstorm (a raincoat or quick-dry clothing is essential). From there, take the glass elevator or stairs up to the Porto Canoas platform to look down on the top of the falls and the river. There is a restaurant and shop beside the platform, and the sightseeing bus returns from here. The full visit takes 1.5–2 hours, making it the most relaxed and photogenic route at Iguazu. Add-ons include the Macuco Safari jet-boat tour (about BRL 400, including a rainforest electric tram and a jet boat that plunges under the Três Mosqueteiros Falls; you will be completely soaked; 2 hours) and the Helisul helicopter flight (BRL 700 for 10 minutes, taking off next to the park entrance, with views of the Devil's Throat). Coatis are plentiful in the park, so never hold food in your hand. Butterflies may land on you. Half a day is enough for the Brazilian side; spend the rest of your time at the bird park, directly across from the park entrance.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Gran Aventura Boat Ride
- Upper Circuit / Lower Circuit
- Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo)
- Sendero Macuco & Arrechea Falls
- Macuco Safari
- Parque das Aves (Bird Park)
- Güirá Oga Wildlife Refuge
- La Aripuca