Both parks open every day of the year. On the Brazilian side you go in at the time on your ticket, from 9:00 to 16:00 on weekdays and from 8:30 to 16:00 at weekends, and once inside you can stay until 17:30. On the Argentine side the Falls Area opens from 8:00 to 18:00, holidays and rainy days included; the last entry is at 16:00 and the last train to the Devil's Throat leaves at 15:30. Arrive at opening time: the classic visit on the Brazilian side takes about two hours, and the Argentine park recommends coming early to make the most of the day.
In short
- Brazil: entry 9:00–16:00 on weekdays and 8:30–16:00 at weekends; stay until 17:30
- Argentina: open 8:00–18:00 every day; last entry 16:00
- Last train to the Devil's Throat: 15:30
- Both parks open every day of the year, also when it rains
Opening hours of both parks
Each side of the falls is a separate national park with its own hours and its own ticket. The table shows when you can go in, when each park closes and, on the Argentine side, the train that takes you to the Devil's Throat.
| Park | Entry, Monday to Friday | Entry, Saturday and Sunday | Park closes | Train inside the park |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iguaçu National Park (Brazil) | 9:00 to 16:00 | 8:30 to 16:00 | 17:30 | No train: park buses, included in the ticket |
| Iguazú National Park (Argentina) | 8:00 to 16:00 | 8:00 to 16:00 | 18:00 | First 8:20 · last to the Devil's Throat 15:30 · last return 17:30 |
Local time at each park. Entry is the window in which you can go in; once inside, you can stay until the park closes. Checked on each park's site on 10 Oct 2026.
If you are still deciding which side to visit, or whether to see both, start with Brazil or Argentina side.
Brazilian side: your ticket sets the entry time
The Brazilian ticket is for a day and an entry time. The park reserves the time you go in, not the time you leave: once inside, you can stay until it closes at 17:30. When you book with us, you pick the day and your preferred entry time within the park's hours.
- The ticket includes the park buses, there and back, from the visitor centre to the Falls Trail
- The Falls Trail itself is about one kilometre on foot
- The classic visit takes about two hours, so a morning entry leaves the afternoon free
What you will see, stop by stop, is in the Falls Trail guide.
Argentine side: last entry and the train
The Falls Area opens every day from 8:00 to 18:00, including holidays and rainy days, and the last entry is at 16:00. Each ticket is for the day and the time you choose.
The Rainforest Ecological Train is included in the entry and runs from Central Station to Devil's Throat Station. The first departure is at 8:20, the last one towards the Devil's Throat at 15:30, and the last return at 17:30.
What time to arrive
- Brazil: reach the visitor centre before your entry time; the time on your ticket is when you go in
- Argentina: come at opening time, as the park itself recommends, and ride the train early
- Visiting both sides: one day per park is the comfortable plan; the first-time guide explains the order
- The parks stay open in the rain, but either park can close the Devil's Throat walkways when the river runs high
How to reach each park, and the bus to the Brazilian visitor centre, is in how to get to Iguazu Falls.
Book your day and entry time
Both parks sell tickets for a specific day and time. Pick the side, the day and the time, and pay once in dollars; our team issues the park tickets in your name. The table compares the three tickets.
| Ticket | Our price | What it includes | Time | How you buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil Side Ticket | US$ 49 | Falls Trail, park bus, lifts and 5 more routes | Half day | Online with us, day + entry time |
| Argentina Side Ticket | US$ 72 | Upper and Lower Circuits, Devil's Throat walkway and train | Full day | Online with us, day + time slot, up to 30 days ahead |
| Both Sides TicketTwo days · the full picture | US$ 115 | Everything in both, one entry per side | Two days, one per side | One purchase with us, one day per park |
Prices in US dollars per person, park entry and our service included. Scroll sideways on small screens.
Questions
What time does Iguazu Falls open?
The Brazilian park lets you in from 9:00 on weekdays and from 8:30 at weekends. The Argentine Falls Area opens at 8:00 every day.
What time is the last entry?
On the Brazilian side, entry times run until 16:00. On the Argentine side, the last entry is at 16:00.
How late can I stay inside the park?
Until the park closes: 17:30 on the Brazilian side and 18:00 on the Argentine side. On the Argentine side, the last train back from the Devil's Throat leaves at 17:30.
Are the parks open on holidays and when it rains?
Yes. Both parks open every day of the year, and the Argentine park states that this includes holidays and rainy days. When the river runs high, the Devil's Throat walkways can close for a day or two.
Do I have to choose an entry time?
Yes, on both sides: each park sells its ticket for a day and a time. When you book with us you choose them in the calendar.