iguazu
states: [argentina]
category: natural
year: 1984
location: Province: Misiones - Region: Nord-Est
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: -25.5180555600, -54.1333333300
last visited: 2025
unesco id: 303
world heritage site: 303
Iguazu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Argentina, recognized in 1984, is a subtropical rainforest preserve famed for the awe-inspiring Iguazu Falls, a system of over 275 cascading waterfalls. Surrounded by lush biodiversity, including jaguars and rare orchids, it reflects a vibrant ecosystem along the Argentina-Brazil border. This site showcases Argentina’s natural heritage, highlighting a breathtaking blend of water, wildlife, and verdant splendor.