You may have heard, read or maybe even had the pleasure of visiting this incredible natural wonder of the world. Composed of over 275 waterfalls, the Iguazu Falls (also known as Iguazú Falls, Iguassu Falls, or Iguaçu Falls) are simply spectacular. Visiting the national park is an entirely different world and will seem like a dream. This is truly a magical and extraordinary experience that you don’t want to miss. So, if you haven’t done so already, add it to the bucket list.

The Iguazu (meaning “big water”) Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River bordering three countries: Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. Although many would agree that Argentina provides a better experience of the falls, we think visiting the Brazilian side is just as important. The Brazilian side presents an amazing panoramic view of the falls and allows you to get up close and personal with the Devil’s Throat (La Garganta del Diablo). This 80 meter drop with a massive combination of cascades is perhaps the most famous for tourists when visiting the park. It certainly was for us. Although you only need about three hours to be surrounded by all the cloudy mist the Brazilian side has to offer, it is worth the visit and completely different from the Argentinian side.

From the Argentinian side, you can experience the falls to the fullest and enjoy an entire day inside the national park. This side offers several trails and different viewpoints of the falls. You also have the option to get soaking wet on a boat tour that takes you through the River and under the falls. This was definitely the highlight for us. An experience we will never forget. Here are a few things you should know:

Visiting this UNESCO World Heritage Site is not cheap: We booked a three-day tour that included all transportation (excluding flights to/from Iguazu), hotel accommodations, entrance to both sides of the falls and a professional guide. The falls are in northern Argentina, so the flight from Buenos Aires can be rather expensive. There are many options to take a bus from the city as well, but it is a full 24 hours and requires time. Overall, the trip will cost about $1200 if not more.

Be mindful of Entry Requirements for each country: For US Citizens, Argentina requires a reciprocity fee of 160 USD per person to enter the country, which can be purchased online prior to arrival. Brazil is a bit more complicated for US Citizens. This country requires a visa for entrance. The visa must be processed prior to arrival and costs 160 USD per person. The bright side to this madness is that you can use these to enter/leave the country for up to ten years without having to pay again. To see stunning photos of this incredible place visit the Photo Gallery (click here).