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Water plunging at Garganta del Diablo in Iguazú Falls

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Iguazú National Park Argentina Guide 2026: AR$45,000 Ticket, Last Entry, Ecological Train, and Lockers

On the Argentina side of Iguazú Falls, your day depends less on distance and more on the last-entry and Ecological Train cutoffs.

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On the Argentina side of Iguazú Falls, your day depends less on distance and more on the last-entry and Ecological Train cutoffs. As checked against official sources on April 27, 2026, the general international visitor ticket is AR$45,000 and the park operates daily from 8:00 to 18:00.

Use this as a practical checklist for visiting Área Cataratas in Parque Nacional Iguazú from Puerto Iguazú and reaching Garganta del Diablo. Prices and operating details can change, so recheck the official pages before buying.

What to know first

  • The general international visitor ticket is AR$45,000 and includes the Tren Ecológico.
  • The park is open daily from 8:00 to 18:00, with park entry until 16:00.
  • The last train from Estación Central toward Garganta del Diablo is at 15:30.
  • Iguazú Argentina lists Área Cataratas entry until 16:00 and circuit entry until 15:45, which is the safer planning cutoff.
  • Student fares and free-entry categories require valid supporting documents.
Water plunging at Garganta del Diablo in Iguazú Falls
Water plunging at Garganta del Diablo in Iguazú Falls

Source: Wikimedia Commons, Andreas Tille, IguazuGargantaDelDiablo.jpg.

Ticket and what it includes

Argentina.gob.ar lists the Parque Nacional Iguazú daily access prices as AR$45,000 for the general fare, AR$15,000 for national residents, AR$5,000 for Misiones residents, and AR$7,000 for students. The same official page says the ticket includes Sendero Verde, the Ecological Train, Upper Circuit, Lower Circuit, Garganta del Diablo Circuit, Macuco Trail, the visitor center, and basic visitor services.

Iguazú Argentina’s tariff page confirms the same headline prices and states that the park ticket includes the Ecological Train ride. Students must present proof of regular enrollment, and free-entry categories must show valid documentation.

Set the timetable first

The national-park page says the park opens daily from 8:00 to 18:00, park entry closes at 16:00, and the last train to Garganta del Diablo leaves at 15:30. Iguazú Argentina’s timetable lists the first Ecological Train departure at 8:20, the last departure from Estación Central to Garganta at 15:30, and the last return from Estación Garganta at 17:30.

If Garganta del Diablo is your priority, avoid a post-lunch arrival. Factoring in entry, security, train queues, and the walkway, an 8:00-10:00 arrival gives you the most margin.

Lockers and parking

Iguazú Argentina lists daily parking at AR$6,000 for cars, AR$3,000 for motorcycles, AR$10,000 for combis, and AR$12,000 for buses and motorhomes. Locker service is listed at AR$21,000 for a large 57×66×70 cm locker and AR$13,500 for a small 28×48×50 cm locker.

For bulky luggage, the site tells visitors to check at the Área Cataratas entrance. In practice, leave large bags at your hotel or in your vehicle and enter with a light daypack.

Easy-to-miss rules

  • Stay on authorized walkways and trails.
  • Do not touch or feed wild animals.
  • Bring water, a hat, low-impact sunscreen, and insect repellent; sun and spray can be intense.
  • Área Cataratas is listed as open even on rainy days, but route access can still depend on weather and river conditions.
  • If you fly in, Puerto Iguazú airport connects to the park area by taxis, remises, transfers, agencies, and public transport options.

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