May - June: The Falls; one of a kind nature show
The Falls area puts on a unique show at this time of the year in which flora and fauna take the starring roles.
These days, the Falls Area puts on a unique show, maybe ignored by most people in face of the individual attraction of its waterfalls.
During this time, many arboreal species like the Jacaranda, Petiribi (cordia trichotoma) and Palo Borracho tree (ceiba speciosa or literally in Spanish “Drunken stick”), are in full bloom, showing off its colors and happy presence. Besides, the lengthily carved rock formations sculpted by the water with long and constant caress, appear with assorted sizes and surprising forms which on top of it all reveal magnificent alligators sunbathing along with tortoises and snails. This show is also joined by the golden dorado schools (Salminus maxillosus) of the Lower River which normally prefer anonymity and let the imagination inspire in their shiny squamas. And in the last intimate attics, the infinite and ever present multicolor butterflies cheer all up with their tender contact and flapping. In short, The Falls are much more than its waterfalls, they are an infinite show, different every day of the year.
Opening hours and services:
- Open: 08:00 a.m - Close: 06:00 p.m
- First train to Devil’s Throat from Central Station: 08:30 a.m. - Last train to Devil’s Throat from Central Station: 04:00 p.m. - Last train to Devil’s Throat from Falls Station: 04:10 p.m. - Last Boat to San Martín Island: 03:30 p.m. - Macuco Path opens until 03:30 p.m.
• Timetables of the Forest Ecological Train. Every 30 minutes, half an hour after park opening. Last to Devil’s Throat departs 04:00 p.m.
• Public transportation from Iguazu Port to the Falls: Starting from the Three Frontier Landmark to the Park, from 07:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m. Timetables.
Full Moon:
Next tours will be from May 15 to 19. During June from 13 to 17 inclusive.
Fees: Full Moon Tour dinner included $230 each. Full Moon Tour without dinner $160 each.
You should be at the Park entrance: 1° Departure________ 08:00 p.m. (Dinner after tour) 2° Departure ________ 08:45 p.m. (Dinner before or after tour) 3° Departure________ 09:30 p.m. (Dinner before tour)
This tour is organized five nights per month with bilingual tourist guides; this is the tour to become enchanted by this singular show.
During the nights of full moon it is possible to walk the Devil’s Throat Path and watch a show as dazzling as unique: the unmistakably rainbow created by the moonlight. The tour consists in a train travel from Central Station to Devil’s Throat Station and a walk along the boardwalks to the Devil’s Throat Balconies. On your way back, at the Central Station a welcome cocktail is offered with natural juices and caipirinha for everyone at the Food Court close to the "La Selva" Restaurant, where you will be able to enjoy the most exquisite Argentinean style meats arranged in a large barbecue, a buffet with cold and hot dishes, salads and desserts daily homemade. A good wine is the corollary of the Iguazu National Park experience in the full moon light, before going back.
Weather:
The attractive Iguazu Area known for its worldwide famous Falls, offers in the middle of the Winter a nice temperature and absence of annoying winds. This kind of weather persists approximately from May to September. Frequently you can enjoy a pleasant weather during all day or, at least, from noon to early afternoon. The tourist eager to visit this singularly beautiful place is not generally too much bothered by the relatively high humidity. It happens the same with the tropical rains which are frequent during 8 to 10 days of the month.
What to do?:
In order for you to take full advantage of this Nature’s unique show, we suggest 10 things you cannot miss within the Iguazu National Park. Here.
Touristic Place per excellence with its water level at its maximum volume, you obtain the biggest water and forest show on Earth with the magnificent Iguazu Falls, that means "big waters" in the Guaraní language.
Cover its 275 falls, visit San Martín Island, take a deep breath at the exotic flora and fauna of the place, trip on board of the Forest Ecological Train and for the most adventurous, trekking in the "Macuco Path"; these are the most common choices of the visitors.
ONE DAY IS NOT ENOUGH!
If you wish to visit the Park during two consecutive days, for the second day you can get a discount in your ticket price. Here.
