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Iguazu Falls is located on the Iguazu River, directly on the international border between Argentina and Brazil. The waterfalls lie within Iguazú National Park in Misiones Province, Argentina, and Iguaçu National Park in Paraná State, Brazil.
The two main gateway cities are Puerto Iguazú in Argentina and Foz do Iguaçu in Brazil. Paraguay is part of the nearby Triple Frontier region, but the waterfalls are not located in Paraguay and cannot be seen from Paraguayan territory.
The approximate coordinates of Iguazu Falls are 25.6953° S, 54.4367° W.
There are two main airports serving the destination, one on each side of the border.
The Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport, also known as IGR, is located on the Argentine side. It is situated outside the center of Puerto Iguazu, near the protected area and the access route to the Argentine national park.
This airport is generally the most convenient option for travelers arriving from Buenos Aires or other Argentine cities and planning to begin their visit on the Argentine side.
The Foz do Iguaçu International Airport, or IGU, is located on the Brazilian side, between the city of Foz do Iguaçu and the entrance to Iguaçu National Park.
It is generally the most convenient option for travelers arriving from Brazilian cities or planning to stay in Foz do Iguaçu.
Both airports can be used to visit the Argentine and Brazilian sides. However, traveling from one country to the other requires an international border crossing, so visitors should consider immigration procedures and transfer times when planning their itinerary.
| Location fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Countries | Argentina and Brazil |
| River | Iguazu River |
| Argentine region | Misiones Province |
| Brazilian region | Paraná State |
| Argentine gateway | Puerto Iguazú |
| Brazilian gateway | Foz do Iguaçu |
| Argentine airport | IGR — Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport |
| Brazilian airport | IGU — Foz do Iguaçu International Airport |
| Coordinates | 25.6953° S, 54.4367° W |
| Is Iguazu Falls in Paraguay? | No. Paraguay is nearby, but no part of the waterfalls is located there. |
IGR and IGU are two different airports located in two different countries.
Both airports provide access to Iguazu Falls. However, travelers who land in one country and stay or visit the park in the other must cross an international border and complete the corresponding immigration formalities.
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The Triple Frontier is the region where Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay meet near the confluence of the Iguazu and Paraná rivers.
The three nearby cities are:
The Triple Frontier and Iguazu Falls are two different locations. The trinational meeting point is close to the urban areas, while the waterfalls are located farther east on the Iguazu River, between Argentina and Brazil.
The region offers several attractions in addition to the national parks, including the Three Borders Landmarks, Itaipu Dam, Ciudad del Este, and cultural and historical sites in the surrounding area.
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The distance depends on which national park and entrance you plan to visit.
Puerto Iguazu is approximately 18 kilometers from the entrance to Iguazú National Park on the Argentine side. No international border crossing is required for this journey.
On the Brazilian side, the visitor center of Iguaçu National Park is located on BR-469, at kilometer 18, outside central Foz do Iguaçu.
Traveling from Puerto Iguazu to the Brazilian park, or from Foz do Iguaçu to the Argentine park, requires crossing the international border. The total travel time may vary depending on traffic and immigration procedures.
Visitors staying in Ciudad del Este must cross into either Brazil or Argentina before visiting the waterfalls.
No. Iguazu Falls cannot be seen from Paraguay.
The waterfalls are located between Argentina and Brazil, several kilometers from the Triple Frontier. Viewpoints in Paraguay offer views of the Paraná River, the surrounding cities, and the trinational region, but not the waterfalls themselves.
Travelers staying in Paraguay must cross into Brazil or Argentina to enter one of the national parks and visit Iguazu Falls.
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The distances below are approximate and may vary depending on the starting point, park entrance and selected road. Local distances are measured from the city center to the corresponding national park visitor area, while long-distance routes are measured to the main gateway city.
| Starting point | Destination | Approximate distance by road | Most convenient access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Iguazú | Argentine park entrance | 18 km / 11 miles | Direct access without crossing a border |
| Foz do Iguaçu | Brazilian park entrance | 18 km / 11 miles | Direct access without crossing a border |
| Buenos Aires | Puerto Iguazú | 1,250 km / 775 miles | Fly to IGR or travel overland |
| Rio de Janeiro | Foz do Iguaçu | About 1,500 km / 930 miles | Fly to IGU or travel overland |
| São Paulo | Foz do Iguaçu | 1,030–1,055 km / 640–655 miles | Fly to IGU or travel overland |
For detailed transportation options, see our guides about traveling from Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls and getting from São Paulo to Iguazu Falls.
No. Although Paraguay is very close to Iguazu Falls, the waterfalls are located exclusively between Argentina and Brazil.
Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, forms part of the Triple Frontier together with Puerto Iguazú and Foz do Iguaçu. However, the Triple Frontier landmark is approximately 20 kilometers west of the waterfalls. Visitors staying in Paraguay must cross an international border into Brazil or Argentina to enter either national park.
The falls cannot be seen from Ciudad del Este or from the Paraguayan viewpoints overlooking the Paraná River. Those viewpoints show the trinational urban area and the river confluence—not Iguazu Falls.
If you are planning a trip to Iguazu Falls, having a map of each national park can help you identify the main circuits, viewpoints, transportation areas, visitor services, and park entrances.
The Argentine and Brazilian sides offer different experiences and have separate visitor infrastructures. For this reason, it is useful to review both maps before organizing your visit.
