National ParkPatrimonio Mundial UNESCO

Iguaçu National Park

Brazil
Declared in 1939

The Brazilian side of the Iguaçu Falls, with the largest stretch of protected Atlantic Forest in the country.

Declared in

1939

Climate

Tropical, Árido / desértico, Templado

Best time

June to October

Plan your visit

Best time
June to October

Highlight

The Iguaçu Falls and Atlantic Forest

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46 species documented in Iguaçu National Park

22 Mammals12 Birds5 Reptiles2 Arachnida5 Insecta

At conservation risk:Nutria gigante,Oso hormiguero gigante,Tapir amazónico,Oncilla,Pato serrucho brasileño

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Flora and ecosystems

Ecosystems found in Brazil, where Iguaçu National Park lies.

Selva tropicalSabanaMarino / costeroHumedal

Experiences in this park

Observación de aves

Wildlife you can see now

What is worth watching this month in Brazil?

JaguarNear Threatened

Jaguar

Panthera onca

Ahora es buena época: Mejor época para avistar jaguares en el Pantanal (Junio a octubre (estación seca))

Giant OtterEndangered

Giant Otter

Pteronura brasiliensis

Ahora es buena época: Mejor época para avistar nutrias gigantes en el Pantanal (Junio a septiembre (estación seca))

Amazon River DolphinEndangered

Amazon River Dolphin

Inia geoffrensis

Ahora es buena época: Mejor época para avistar delfines rosados del Amazonas (Junio a noviembre (estación de aguas bajas))

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