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Waterfall walkway closed as flow 5.8 times above average
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Trails and overlooks remain open in Foz do Iguaçu
The Iguaçu Falls walkway in Foz do Iguaçu was closed on Sunday (11) after the Iguaçu River flow reached 8.8 million liters per second, almost six times the historic average of 1.5 million. The measure is preventive and there is no set date for reopening.
The closure began at 8 a.m. as a safety action due to the increased water volume at the falls. In addition to the walkway, the Bananeiras and Poço Preto paths were also temporarily closed, according to the park administration, which identified a risk of flooding at those points with the rising river level.
Iguaçu National Park remains open to the public. The Falls Trail and the overlooks stay accessible, allowing visitors to view the waterfalls even with the walkway closed.
The flow increase results from rains in the Iguaçu River basin. Reopening the walkway will depend on the water volume dropping to safe levels and confirmation that there is no risk of another rise. The concessionaire Urbia+Cataratas and the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio) continuously monitor river conditions.
This is the third walkway closure in 2026. In September, access was closed for four days when flow exceeded 10 million liters per second. In July, there was also a preventive shutdown after flow reached 9 million liters per second.
Frequently asked questions
- Which park attractions remain open?
- The Falls Trail and the overlooks remain accessible to the public. Only the walkway and the Bananeiras and Poço Preto paths are closed.
- When will the walkway reopen?
- There is no forecast for reopening. Access will be restored when the flow drops to safe levels and there is no risk of another rise.
- Why is the flow so high?
- The increase is related to the rains recorded in the Iguaçu River basin, which runs through Paraná.
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