The Iguazu Falls are among the most impressive sights that can be enjoyed in South America, and it is no surprise that there are millions of people who visit the site every year to see for themselves the sheer size and scale of these remarkable waterfalls. As the waterfalls are set in the rather remote north east corner of Argentina, near the border with Brazil and Paraguay, getting to the site can often require some forethought and planning.

However, there are few who come away from experiencing the waterfalls that think it was a wasted journey, as the waterfalls and the national park around the area is truly stunning, both for its sheer size and the beauty of the site.

Puerto Iguazu is the main town on the Argentine of the falls, and is a town which has developed as the main hub through which visitors get to the falls themselves. Much like Ciudad del Este in Paraguay and Foz del Iguasu in Brazil, visitors going to the Argentine side of the falls will have to go through Puerto Iguazu, which has developed a strong tourist infrastructure to deal with all the visitors.

International Flights In To Argentina
The majority of international flights from North America, Africa, the Middle East and Europe into Argentina come through the main airport in Buenos Aires, which is called the Ministro Pistarini International Airport. This is ideal for those who are spending a little time in Argentina, as Buenos Aires is a beautiful and vibrant city to explore, with some beautiful sights and an excellent cultural scene.

However, for those who are traveling directly to Puerto Iguazu it is important to ensure that you check which airport the connecting flight is departing from. While some flights to Puerto Iguazu do depart from the main international airport, the majority of domestic flights from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu depart from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, which is around an hour away from the international airport by bus.

There are several airports around the country that do take flights from across South America, including Cordoba and Mendoza, while there are also some flights operated by Aerolineas Argentinas that fly directly from Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Iguazu itself.

Getting To Puerto Iguazu By Air
Once you have arrived in Argentina, the next step is to get to the north east of the country where the falls are located, and the quickest way to do this is by taking a domestic flight.

There are several different airlines that operate domestic routes into the Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport, with routes from Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Salta, Mendoza and San Carlos de Bariloche available. As with any flight it is worth booking well in advance to get the cheapest seats available, and it is also worth checking with the various airlines as the prices for these domestic flights can be quite steep in some cases.

Getting To Puerto Iguazu By Bus
The cheaper but more time consuming option for those looking to get to Puerto Iguazu is to take a long distance bus, and while it does certainly take quite a bit longer it also offers a good view of the Argentine countryside. There are several companies that offer bus routes directly from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu, which normally takes around eighteen hours, although it may also be worth considering joining a tour bus, which will take you past many of the other sights along the route. There are also several long distance routes linking the major cities in Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay with the town.

Traveling To The Falls From Puerto Iguazu
There are shuttle buses that operate from Puerto Iguazu to the Iguazu Falls National Park that run every half an hour from the bus terminal, and these are reasonably priced. It is also possible to get to the park by car, as there is a car park at the entrance which can also be used. Included within your ticket to enter the national park itself is access to the narrow gauge railway which runs from the car park and bus stop at the entrance through to a station at the start point for several of the scenic hikes through the park, and then on to the final station which is near the Devil's Throat viewpoint.