iguaçu
states: [brazil]
category: natural
year: 1986
location: Paraná State
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: -25.6833300000, -54.4333300000
last visited: 2025
unesco id: 355
world heritage site: 355
Iguaçu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Brazil, is a breathtaking natural reserve renowned for its spectacular Iguaçu Falls. Spanning a vast subtropical rainforest, it features over 270 waterfalls, including the dramatic Devil’s Throat, surrounded by rich biodiversity like jaguars and toucans. Recognized by UNESCO in 1986, it showcases the power and beauty of nature. The park remains a vital ecological treasure and a global natural wonder.