25/08/2025
Iguaçu National Park, located in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the Iguaçu Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Created in 1939, the park protects an important remnant of the Atlantic Forest and the largest subtropical rainforest reserve in the world. The park offers a variety of nature-focused activities, but visitation is regulated to ensure biodiversity conservation, with internal transportation included in the admission fee.
History and Recognition
Establishment: Established on January 10, 1939, during the Getúlio Vargas administration.
World Heritage Site: Received UNESCO World Natural Heritage status in 1986.
World Wonder: Iguaçu Falls was named one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World in 2011.
Location and Extent
Located in the state of Paraná, on the triple border between Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
It covers a vast conservation area and is managed by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio).
Biodiversity and Ecosystem
It is one of the last refuges of the Atlantic Forest and the largest subtropical rainforest reserve on the planet.
It boasts a rich biodiversity, with diverse species of fauna and flora, including the Guarani Aquifer.