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Iguaçu National Park, Brazil
National ParkUNESCO World Heritage

Iguaçu National Park

Designated in 1939
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The Brazilian side of the Iguaçu Falls, with the largest stretch of protected Atlantic Forest in the country.

Designated in

1939

Climate

Tropical, Arid / desert, Temperate

Best season

June to October

Plan your visit

Highlight

The Iguaçu Falls and Atlantic Forest

Location

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Iguaçu National Park: 46 documented species

Mammals22Birds12Reptiles5Arachnida

Flora and ecosystems

Ecosystems found in Brazil, where Iguaçu National Park lies.

Tropical rainforestSavannahMarine / coastalWetland

Experiences in this park

Birdwatching

Wildlife you can see now

What is worth looking out for this month in Brazil?

Now is a good time: Best time to see jaguars in the Pantanal (June to October (dry season))

Now is a good time: Best time to see Amazon river dolphins (June to November (low-water season))

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Same country: Brazil

Same country: Brazil

Same country: Brazil

Same country: Brazil

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Best season
June to October
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Insecta5

Threatened:Giant Otter,Giant Anteater,Lowland Tapir,Northern Tiger Cat,Brazilian Merganser

Harpy EagleNear Threatened

Harpy Eagle

Harpia harpyja

Turquoise-fronted AmazonNear Threatened

Turquoise-fronted Amazon

Amazona aestiva

Great KiskadeeLeast Concern

Great Kiskadee

Pitangus sulphuratus

Rainbow BoaLeast Concern

Rainbow Boa

Epicrates cenchria

Spectacled OwlLeast Concern

Spectacled Owl

Pulsatrix perspicillata

BrocketsLeast Concern

Brockets

Subulo gouazoubira

Bat FalconLeast Concern

Bat Falcon

Falco rufigularis

JaguarNear Threatened

Jaguar

Panthera onca

Black TeguLeast Concern

Black Tegu

Tupinambis teguixin

Crab-eating RaccoonLeast Concern

Crab-eating Raccoon

Procyon cancrivorus

MargayNear Threatened

Margay

Leopardus wiedii

Black and Gold Howler MonkeyLeast Concern

Black and Gold Howler Monkey

Alouatta caraya

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JaguarNear Threatened

Jaguar

Panthera onca

Amazon River DolphinEndangered

Amazon River Dolphin

Inia geoffrensis

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Maned Wolf · Giant Anteater

June to October

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Tool-using Capuchin Monkey · Giant Anteater

June to October

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Capuchin Monkey · Green-billed Toucan

June to October

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Amazônia

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Jaguar · Tapir

June to October

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CountryBrazil

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