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Iguazu Falls Park sets September record with 186,000 visitors
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie GrellmannEspañolPortuguês
Independence holiday drives biggest visitation month in history
Iguazu National Park, in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, received 186,906 visitors in September 2026, marking the highest visitation volume for the month in the park's entire history. The result was boosted by Brazil's Independence holiday weekend, when the park recorded its highest daily visitation of the month on September 6, with 15,942 tourists.
Visitor origins
Brazilian visitors led the September crowd, totaling 112,700 people. Among foreign visitors, Argentina ranked second overall with 32,793 visitors, followed by Germany (4,371), the United States (3,812), Paraguay (3,525), Uruguay (2,869), Spain (2,269), China (2,159), Colombia (1,968) and Peru (1,823).
In the ranking of Brazilian states, Paraná led with 33,217 visitors, followed by São Paulo (32,557), Santa Catarina (8,008), Rio de Janeiro (5,629) and Minas Gerais (5,487).
Offered experiences
In addition to viewing the waterfalls, the park offers Dawn, Sunset and Sky of the Falls tours, with night-sky observation, as well as self-guided trails through the Atlantic Forest. The park also provides dining options and outdoor activities.
Tickets and information are available on the official website cataratasdoiguacu.com.br or by phone +55 45 3521 4400.
Source: Iguazu National Park (Urbia+Cataratas)
https://cataratasdoiguacu.com.br/blog/maior-setembro-da-historia
Frequently asked questions
- What was the highest daily visitation recorded in September?
- On September 6, the day before the Independence holiday, the park recorded the highest daily visitation of the month, with 15,942 tourists.
- What are the main activities offered at the park?
- The park offers Dawn, Sunset and Sky of the Falls tours (with night-sky observation), self-guided trails through the Atlantic Forest, dining options and outdoor activities.
- How can I obtain tickets and more information?
- Tickets and information are available on the website cataratasdoiguacu.com.br, by phone +55 45 3521 4400 or WhatsApp +55 45 3521 4438.
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