What is the best time of day to visit Iguazu Falls and avoid crowds?

Iguazu waterfalls, Brazilian side.

The best time to visit Iguazu Falls and avoid crowds is early in the morning, right when the park opens (usually around 8:00 AM). This allows you to experience the falls with fewer people before the large tour groups arrive. Alternatively, visiting later in the afternoon, a couple of hours before closing, can also be a quieter time, as many tourists leave by then. Weekdays tend to be less crowded than weekends and holidays.

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How to avoid crowds at Iguazu Falls?

So, how can you visit the park during the least crowded times? Here are a couple of interesting options that will make this possible:

1 – Stay at a hotel inside the national park, either on the Argentine or Brazilian side. The Meliá Iguazú on the Argentine side and Belmond das Cataratas on the Brazilian side offer the advantage of being inside the park, allowing you to have an early breakfast and start your visit before the large tourist groups arrive, which usually happens around 9 AM. Similarly, staying at a hotel within the park gives you the opportunity to return during the last hours of the day and enjoy the falls with fewer visitors.

2 – If you are not staying inside the national park, on either side, a great alternative is to book a private service with us. This will allow you to leave your hotel earlier and arrive right when the park opens, giving you the chance to experience the falls with fewer tourists. Additionally, a private service lets you extend your visit and enjoy the park closer to closing time when the crowds have significantly decreased.

A private service is an excellent option, and we are ready to arrange this exclusive experience for you!

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