Kurt’s filmed journey · Argentina · Two visits, two very different days
One soaking. A second day worth coming back for.
The boat left me with wet shoes, a soaked passport and a struggling microphone. Returning gave me time for Devil’s Throat, the other trails and conversations along the way.
Watch my second day at Iguazú ↗22:40 · English · Filmed before the current circuit closure
Step into the mist with me ↗An original frame from the episode at 11:30. The spray on the lens is real; the raised view comes from a 360 camera.
Why I came back for a second day
Day one: the boat became the main event
I started from my accommodation in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, crossed into Argentina, and continued through Puerto Iguazú to the park. That border crossing and transfer were part of the day—not time already spent at the falls.
Inside the park, a guide warned that the boat excursion could leave too little time for the train and other trails. I chose La Gran Aventura: the vehicle ride through the jungle, the descent to the river and then the boat approaching the falls. The poncho did very little for my shoes. Afterward, the microphone problem made heading back and drying everything out the practical choice.
Watch day one: the boat and the aftermath ↗19:02 · English · Includes the Brazil–Argentina crossing
Day two: Devil’s Throat, then the other trails
On my return, I took the train toward Garganta del Diablo and talked with visitors from Posadas who knew the park well. The approach was a long walk over comparatively calm water. The noise and mist built as I got closer; the viewpoint itself was overwhelming.
Afterward, I continued around the lower and upper trails. That extra day gave me room to stop, talk and look around. In the closing scene I say a single day is possible if you rush, but I preferred two. That is my experience of the park when the circuit was open, not a promise that today’s routes or queues will match.
Watch the moment that answers your question
DAY 1 · 7:55
Getting to the park
The bus leg after crossing into Argentina. The fare spoken in the film belongs to that trip.
See the town-to-park leg ↗DAY 1 · 16:05
The boat in the spray
The experience behind the packing advice—and why a spare pair of shoes would have helped.
Watch the boat sequence ↗DAY 2 · 11:30
At Devil’s Throat
Our earlier visit to the viewpoint. This scene shows what the currently closed circuit was like.
Watch the viewpoint scene ↗For the approach rather than the viewpoint, join the boardwalk at 9:15 ↗.
What I would plan differently
Check which circuits are open before choosing your days. The official closure notice describes preventive walkway removal and gives no reopening date. Do not build a current itinerary around the Devil’s Throat train or boardwalk just because they appear in this film.
Separate travel time from park time. Staying in Foz meant an international crossing before reaching the Argentine park. For that part of the trip, use my Iguazú border and route companion.
Make a realistic choice about the boat. The operator currently describes La Gran Aventura as approximately two hours; allow additional room for arrival, queues and changing clothes. It is a separate purchase from park entry. Check current departures and prices and the full boarding restrictions before paying. The boat has age, health and access restrictions; it is not suitable for every visitor.
Protect the items you still need afterward. My passport and shoes got wet, and the camera was waterproof without being immune to microphone trouble. I would pack secure water protection for documents and electronics and a dry change, including footwear. The scene is more useful than a generic “bring a poncho” tip.
Ask about a return ticket before leaving. I used a discounted second visit. The concession’s current FAQ lists 50% off the second day when presenting the first ticket. Confirm the applicable dates and procedure at the desk. Admission covers open trails and the park train, not the boat.
Find the Argentine entrance
Parque Nacional Iguazú, Ruta Nacional 101. Puerto Iguazú is the nearest town. The park authority lists normal hours of 8am–6pm, with entry until 4pm; route closures still take precedence.
A few things the film can—and cannot—tell you
Are the prices in the video current?
No. On that visit I described an ARS7,500 bus fare and ARS60,000 foreign-visitor park admission. They are historical amounts, and the dollar conversions used the rate at the time. Use the official booking pages for your own dates.
Is this drone footage inside the park?
No. In the first episode I explain that the drone goes into a locker. The raised perspectives here come from the 360 camera. Do not interpret the footage as permission to fly.
Which side did I prefer?
I preferred Argentina for the immersive trails and the boat experience. Brazil gave me the broader panorama. That is a personal preference, not a claim that Brazil has no boat activities. See the route companion for the earlier Brazil episode.
Watch next · How I got here
Before the falls, a border surprise
The earlier journey from Ciudad del Este to Foz involved an unexpected question about my Paraguay entry record, followed by eSIM trouble. It explains why the logistics matter before the postcard view.
Watch the Paraguay-to-Brazil story ↗16:38 · English · Continue with the Encarnación daily-life companion to see where this part of the journey began.
Written from Kurt’s two Argentina episodes and source captions. Practical information checked 5 September 2026; filmed experiences predate the current closure. Latest park notices take precedence over this visit record.