Iguazú Falls Tourism Statistics

Published Sep 9, 2026

Published Sep 9, 2026

Iguazú Falls sprawls across the Argentina-Brazil border within Iguazú and Iguaçu National Parks. This magnificent waterfall system, one of the world's largest, captivates visitors with its thundering cascades and lush biodiversity. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it stands as a premier destination for travelers worldwide.

How many people visit Iguazú Falls each year?

Iguazú Falls receives over 3 million visitors annually. This includes both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of the falls.

  • Tourism hit a record high in the pre-pandemic year 2019, with 1.64 million visitors on the Argentina side and 2.02 million on the Brazil side, reaching a total of 3.66 million.
  • In 2020, the Argentine side of the park had welcomed 428,668 visitors, while the Brazilian side had received 658,367 visitors during the same period.
  • 513,567 people visited the Argentina side of the park in 2021, while the Brazil side had 655,335 visitors, totaling 1.17 million visitors.
  • Visitor numbers reached approximately 1.46 million on the Argentina side in 2022 and 1.43 million on the Brazil side, amounting to 2.89 million in total.
  • The Argentina side received 1.51 million visitors in 2023, and the Brazil side had 1.83 million visitors, bringing the total to 3.34 million.
  • The Argentina side of Iguazú Falls welcomed 1.33 million visitors in 2024, while the Brazil side recorded 1.89 million visitors, totaling approximately 3.22 million.
  • In 2025, the Argentine side recorded 1.53 million visitors, while the Brazilian side had 2.06 million, totalling 3.59 million visitors.
Stacked bar chart of annual Iguazú Falls visitors 2016-2025, split by Brazil and Argentina sides
Annual visitors to Iguazú Falls (2016–2025), by Argentina and Brazil side.

How many tourists visited Iguazú Falls in 2025?

  • 3.59 million people visited Iguazú Falls in 2025, marking an 11.5% increase from the previous year.
  • The Argentina side of the park received 1.53 million visitors while the Brazil side had 2.06 million visitors.

How many tourists visited Iguazú Falls in 2024?

  • Iguazú Falls welcomed a total of 3.22 million visitors in 2024, indicating a slight decrease of 3.6% from the previous year.
  • The Argentina side of the park had 1.33 million visitors while the Brazil side recorded 1.89 million visitors.

How much does it cost to visit?

  • Argentina side: Entry to Parque Nacional Iguazú currently costs AR$60,000 for the general ticket, AR$25,000 for Argentine national residents, AR$8,000 for Misiones provincial residents, and AR$15,000 for students. Entry is free for children aged 0-6, local residents, eligible Argentine retirees and pensioners, people with disabilities, educational visits, park guides, national-park staff, and Malvinas War veterans.
  • Brazil side: Entry to Parque Nacional do Iguaçu currently costs R$134 for foreign visitors outside Mercosur, R$121 for Brazilian and Mercosur visitors, and R$26 for eligible local residents using the Passe Comunidade.

Additional costs may include transportation to the park, parking, lockers, food, accommodation, and optional experiences.

Boat and adventure tours are charged separately: for example, Brazil’s Macuco Safari boat/jungle experience is listed at R$384, while Argentina-side Iguazú Jungle excursions are listed from AR$35,000-AR$45,000, depending on the tour.

Where do visitors come from?

Iguazú Falls attracts both domestic and international visitors, with Argentina and Brazil being the largest source markets.

  • Argentina Side: About 39.8% of visitors to Iguazú National Park were Argentine national residents in 2025 and 34.7% of visitors were international. The remainder of the visitor profile was not specified.

The main international source markets were:

  • Brazil: 21.4%.
  • United States: 11.6%.
  • Spain: 4.7%.
  • France: 4.0%.
  • Germany: 3.6%.
Horizontal bar chart of international visitor origins to Iguazú Falls Argentina side 2025 by percentage
Top international visitor origins, Iguazú Falls Argentina side (2025), share of visitors.
  • Brazil Side: In 2025, Brazilian visitors accounted for 1,131,965 visits, representing 55% of total visitation, while foreign visitors totaled 925,241.

The main international source markets were:

  1. Argentina: 392,449 visitors.
  2. Paraguay: 68,657 visitors.
  3. USA: 62,696 visitors.
  4. Germany: 37,348 visitors.
  5. France: 31,690 visitors.
Horizontal bar chart of international visitor origins to Iguazú Falls Brazil side 2025 by visitor count
Top international visitor origins, Iguazú Falls Brazil side (2025), number of visitors.

When is the best or most popular time to visit?

Iguazú Falls is busiest during South American holiday periods, especially January and July. January coincides with summer vacation, while July aligns with winter school holidays.

  • On the Argentina side, July 2023 was the busiest month of that year, with 196,960 admissions, followed by January with 155,8291.
  • On the Brazil side, January and July are also high-volume months: the park recorded 234,376 visitors in January 20252 and 219,216 in July 20253.

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How popular is Iguazú Falls as a tourist destination?

  • Iguazú Falls is protected within two separate UNESCO World Heritage properties: Iguazu National Park in Argentina, inscribed in 1984, and Iguaçu National Park in Brazil, inscribed in 19864.
  • The falls were also selected in the New7Wonders of Nature campaign, which ended in 2011, and were officially confirmed as one of the New7Wonders of Nature in 20125.
  • In Brazil’s international tourism marketing data, Cataratas do Iguaçu ranked as the second-most searched Brazilian attraction abroad in 2024, with 50,000 searches, behind Cristo Redentor in Rio de Janeiro6.

What are the main attractions in Iguazú Falls?

  • Devil’s Throat (Garganta del Diablo): The most famous waterfall, where visitors stand at the edge of an 80-meter drop.
  • Upper and Lower Circuits (Argentina): Trail networks offering panoramic views and close-up experiences with various falls.
  • Macuco Trail (Brazil): A jungle hike leading to a smaller waterfall and swimming area.
  • Boat Rides: Popular excursions allow visitors to get close to the falls, available on both sides.
  • Wildlife Viewing: The park is home to toucans, capybaras, and jaguars, with birdwatching being a major draw.

References

  1. El Territorio — Cataratas cerró 2023 con más de un millón y medio de turistas · elterritorio.com.ar ↑
  2. Cataratas do Iguaçu — Mais de 234 mil visitantes em janeiro · cataratasdoiguacu.com.br ↑
  3. Cataratas do Iguaçu — Mais de 219 mil visitantes em julho · cataratasdoiguacu.com.br ↑
  4. UNESCO World Heritage List — Iguazu National Park (355) · whc.unesco.org ↑
  5. New7Wonders — Iguazu Falls officially confirmed a wonder of nature · about.new7wonders.com ↑
  6. BCVB — Tendências do Turismo 2025 · bcvb.com.br ↑
  7. Misiones Online — Total visitors, Iguazú Falls Argentina side (2017, 2018, 2020) · misionesonline.net
  8. La Voz de Cataratas — 513.567 visitantes al Parque Nacional Iguazú en 2021 · lavozdecataratas.com
  9. El Territorio — Iguazú Falls visitors, Argentina side (2019, 2022, 2023, 2024) · elterritorio.com.ar
  10. Plan B Misiones — Cataratas cerró 2025 con 1.532.230 visitantes · planbmisiones.com
  11. Cataratas do Iguaçu — Mais de 2 milhões de visitantes e recorde de nacionalidades em 2025 · cataratasdoiguacu.com.br
  12. Visit Iguazú — Valores de ingresos al Parque Nacional Iguazú · visitiguazu.travel
  13. Cataratas do Iguaçu — Liberado ingressos para 2025 no Parque Nacional do Iguaçu · cataratasdoiguacu.com.br
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