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Iguazú Falls close sections due to high flow
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Iguazú National Park restricts access after flow exceeds 12,000 m³/s
Iguazú National Park in Argentina temporarily closed the Lower, Upper, and Devil's Throat trails on October 12, 2026, after the Iguazú River reached a flow above 12,000 cubic meters per second. The measure was taken by the park’s management and the concessionaire Iguazú Argentina S.A. to ensure the safety of tourists and staff.
The closure was announced by the management of Iguazú National Park and the concessionaire Iguazú Argentina S.A. on October 12, 2026, when the river’s flow surpassed 12,000 cubic meters per second, an extraordinary level. Authorities inspected the tourist trails and park infrastructure before restoring circulation.
The restriction affects access to all public-use areas of the park, including the Lower, Upper, and Devil’s Throat trails. Visitors and travel agencies are advised to follow official updates before planning activities in the area.
Meanwhile, Iguazú National Park in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, closed its main waterfall walkway on the preceding Sunday when the flow reached 8,800 cubic meters per second, far above the usual 1,500 cubic meters per second. The rest of the park remained open.
Reopening of the walkway will depend on the river level dropping and confirmation of safe conditions. Technical teams maintain continuous monitoring of the situation.
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