Devil's Throat, Foz Do Iguacu Travel Guide

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Experience the raw power and mesmerizing beauty of Devil's Throat, the crown jewel of Iguazu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Devil's Throat, or Garganta del Diablo, is the most iconic and breathtaking waterfall within the Iguazu Falls system, straddling the border between Argentina and Brazil. This awe-inspiring cascade plunges 80 meters into a narrow gorge, creating a thunderous roar and a mesmerizing spectacle of nature's power.

A brief summary to Devil's Throat

Misiones Province, AR

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Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Devil's Throat.

Visit early in the morning to avoid the crowds and secure a spot on the Ecological Jungle Train.
Wear waterproof clothing or bring a poncho, as you will get soaked from the mist.
Protect your electronics with a waterproof case or bag.
Bring insect repellent, as the surrounding jungle can have mosquitoes and other insects.
Consider a boat tour for an even closer encounter with the falls, but be prepared for an intense drenching.

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Getting There

Train

From the entrance of Iguazu National Park on the Argentinian side, purchase your entry ticket. Then, board the Ecological Jungle Train at the Central Station (Estación Central). The train is free and included in your park entrance fee. Alight at Garganta del Diablo Station. From there, follow the well-marked, accessible steel walkway for 1.1 km (2,200 meters round trip) to the Devil's Throat viewing platform. Expect crowds year-round.

Discover more about Devil's Throat

Devil's Throat is not just a waterfall; it's an experience. As the Iguazu River funnels into a horseshoe-shaped chasm, the sheer volume of water creates a mist that can be seen from over 7 kilometers away. The falls have a flow of approximately 1,500 cubic meters per second, enough to fill 36 Olympic-sized swimming pools in a single minute.To reach this natural wonder from the Argentinian side, visitors board the Ecological Jungle Train to Garganta del Diablo Station. A 2,200-meter walkway then leads to the main viewing platform, offering an unforgettable, up-close perspective. The steel walkway replaced a wooden one that was destroyed in a 1992 flood. The constant mist and the deafening roar create an immersive experience, leaving visitors drenched and in awe of the raw power of nature.The falls were formed by the erosion of the Iguazu River over millions of years. The river flows over a plateau of basalt rock, with a layer of softer sandstone. Over time, the river eroded the sandstone, undercutting the basalt and creating the dramatic cliffs and falls. The first European to discover the falls was the Spanish explorer Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca in 1541. Indigenous tribes, the Caingangue and Tupi-Guarani, had inhabited the region long before, with the name "Iguazu" deriving from their language, meaning "big water". According to legend, a deity created the falls in a rage, forever condemning two lovers to an eternal fall.