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Iguaçu National Park surpasses 1 million visitors
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie GrellmannUpdated on
Milestone reached in the first half, with 598,093 Brazilians
Iguaçu National Park, located in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, recorded 1,001,098 visitors as of June 14, 2026, reaching the 1‑million mark in the first half of the year. The figure represents a 13.84% increase compared to the same period in 2025, with Brazilians leading the visitation.
Record visitation
As of June 14, 2026, Iguaçu National Park, located in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, logged 1,001,098 visitors, surpassing the 1‑million goal before the end of the year. This 13.84% growth exceeds the 879,396 visitors recorded in the same period of 2025.
Visitor profile
Brazilians made up the largest share, with 598,093 entries, followed by Argentinians (134,435), Paraguayans (36,975), North Americans (27,442) and Germans (25,573). In total, tourists from more than 180 nationalities visited the park in 2026.
New attractions and services
The park expanded its experience offerings, adding the São João Circuit, the Waterfall Bike Path and the Usina Space, as well as revitalized trails and routes for sunrise, sunset and night visits. Two restaurants – Cocar (capacity for 300 people) and Canoas Mirim (capacity for 120 people) – were opened. On Saturdays, local artisans exhibit and sell their products.
Management
The park’s administration remains under the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio), with the tourist visitation concession granted to Urbia + Cataratas. The park is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site and was voted the top attraction in Latin America in the TripAdvisor Best of the Best 2025.
Source: Cataratas do Iguaçu – Mais de 1 milhão de visitantes em 2026 (https://cataratasdoiguacu.com.br/blog/mais-de-1-milhao-de-visitantes)
Frequently asked questions
- When did Iguazu National Park reach 1 million visitors?
- The 1‑million visitor mark was recorded on June 14, 2026.
- How many Brazilians visited the park in 2026 up to June 14?
- 598,093 Brazilians were counted during that period.
- Which new restaurants opened in the park in 2026?
- The restaurants Cocar, with a capacity of 300 people, and Canoas Mirim, with a capacity of 120 people, were inaugurated.
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