Argentina · Brazil · Paraná Plateau
Devil's Throat
Garganta del Diablo
A U-shaped chasm swallows roughly half of the entire river's flow at once, and a 1,100-metre catwalk on the Argentine side walks you out to stand directly above the plunge with spray rising back up past your feet. Rainbows form almost constantly in the updraft on sunny mornings.
A U-shaped chasm swallows roughly half of the entire river's flow at once, and a 1,100-metre catwalk on the Argentine side walks you out to stand directly above the plunge with spray rising back up past your feet. Rainbows form almost constantly in the updraft on sunny mornings.
Devil's Throat drops 82 metres (269 ft) across a face roughly 150 metres wide on the Iguazu, inside Iguazú National Park. It is a block-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Puerto Iguazú, with IGR the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Best after spring rains; a raised walkway can flood shut in extreme high water.
What you can do here
Boat cruises
The classic approach: come at the falls from the water, usually at sunset, usually with a drink.
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Best after spring rains; a raised walkway can flood shut in extreme high water.
Entry: Included in Iguazú National Park entry
Getting there
- Base townPuerto Iguazú
- AirportIGR
- CountryArgentina, Brazil
- RegionParaná Plateau, South America
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
-25.6822, -54.4472
Quick answers
How tall is Devil's Throat?
Devil's Throat drops 82 metres (269 feet), across a face about 150 metres wide. It is a block-type waterfall on the Iguazu.
When is the best time to visit Devil's Throat?
Peak flow is August to November. Best after spring rains; a raised walkway can flood shut in extreme high water.
What can you do at Devil's Throat?
Beyond the viewpoints: boat cruises, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Devil's Throat?
The usual base is Puerto Iguazú, and the closest airport is IGR. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Included in Iguazú National Park entry.
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