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Macuco Safari: the boat tour that goes into the waterfall
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie GrellmannUpdated on
2026 prices, reduced fares, and how it differs from Argentina's Gran Aventura
Macuco Safari, the boat tour that reaches the base of the Falls on the Brazilian side, costs R$384 (jungle trail + boat) in 2026, with reduced fares for children aged 7 to 11, students, seniors and local residents. You also need the park entrance ticket. On the Argentine side, the equivalent is Gran Aventura, which goes into two waterfalls.
Quick answer: Macuco Safari combines an electric wagon jungle trail with an inflatable boat ride upriver that takes you directly into Iguazu Falls, soaking you completely. The standard tour costs R$384, though jungle-only and combination packages are available. You'll need spare clothes and waterproof bags, plus a separate National Park entrance ticket. The Argentine Gran Aventura visits two waterfalls and is more intense; most visitors choose one side for the waterfall soaking experience.
The tour: an electric wagon along the jungle trail + an inflatable boat upriver until you get drenched by the Falls. It soaks EVERYTHING: bring spare clothes and a cover for your backpack (or use the boat's dry bags).
2026 prices (official Macuco Safari):
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Macuco Safari (jungle + boat) | R$384 |
| Macuco Selva (no boat) | R$192 |
| Macuco Safari + Rafting | R$576 |
| Safari + Rafting + Canyoning (full) | R$795 |
Reduced fares: children 7-11, students, seniors and local residents. Small children cannot board the boat. Important: the tour is inside the National Park, add the park entrance ticket to your budget.
Macuco vs. Gran Aventura (AR): the Argentine one goes into two waterfalls (more extreme, more volume); the Brazilian one has the more complete jungle trail. People who do both sides usually pick a single waterfall soaking: the Argentine side is the most intense.
Source: Macuco Safari, tickets
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Macuco Safari cost in 2026?
- R$384 for the full option (trail + boat), with reduced fares for children 7-11, students, seniors and residents. The park ticket is separate.
- Does Macuco Safari get you wet?
- Completely: the boat goes into the waterfall. Bring spare clothes; the boat has dry bags for your backpack.
- What's the difference between Macuco Safari and Gran Aventura?
- Macuco is on the Brazilian side and goes into one waterfall; Gran Aventura, on the Argentine side, goes into two and is considered more extreme.
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