Waterfalls of Iguaçu

Visited by people from the most diverse corners of the planet.

Iguaçu Falls (in Spanish: Cataratas del Iguazú) is a group of around 275 waterfalls on the Iguaçu River (in the Paraná River ).

Located between the Iguaçu National Park and the Iguazú National Park in Misiones, Argentina, on the border between the two countries.

Visited by people from the most diverse corners of the planet. Attracted by the Iguaçu River Falls, a group of 275 waterfalls that reach 90 meters, tourists are enchanted by the breathtaking view.

The Park protects a very rich biodiversity, made up of representative species of Brazilian fauna and flora, some of which are threatened with extinction, such as jaguars, puma, and many other species of relevant value and scientific interest.

Known internationally for the Itaipu Hydroelectric Plant, the second largest in the world in size and first in energy generation.

Managed by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation ICMBio, the federal body responsible for managing Brazil's Conservation Units, Iguaçu is an example of integration between conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources.

Due to their unparalleled beauty, Iguaçu Falls participated in the global campaign to choose the seven natural wonders of the world, organized by the New 7 Wonders Foundation.

The falls were among the 28 finalists in the campaign, which lasted until the end of 2011 when the number of 1 billion votes was reached.