Lower Trail

The Lower Trail represents the most intimate and sensory experience within Iguazú National Park. While other circuits offer panoramic views from above, this path penetrates deep into the Misiones rainforest to bring visitors to the foot of the monumental waterfalls. Along its approximately 1,700 metres of walkways, the trail allows you to appreciate the vertical scale of the cascades and feel the constant mist rising from where the river crashes against the rocks.

The route begins by descending into the Iguazú canyon, gradually revealing a series of falls that seem to emerge directly from the lush vegetation. One of the first essential stops is Salto Dos Hermanas, where two twin cascades empty into a natural pool surrounded by ferns and mosses. Continuing along the path, you come across the Salto Chico and Salto Ramírez before reaching one of the park’s most spectacular points: Salto Bossetti. Here, the walkways come so close to the base of the waterfall that it is almost impossible not to be drenched in spray, offering one of the most dynamic and powerful views in the entire complex.

Beyond the spectacle of the water, the Lower Trail is a privileged setting for observing local biodiversity. It is common to see great dusky swifts — emblematic birds that nest behind the curtains of water — launching into acrobatic flights, as well as coatis and brightly coloured butterflies that take advantage of the constant humidity. The trail also offers strategic viewpoints toward Salto San Martín and Isla San Martín, providing a frontal perspective of the second-largest waterfall in the system.

Physically, this circuit is somewhat more demanding than the Upper Trail due to sections with stairs, which partially limits accessibility but rewards the effort with an upward-looking angle that magnifies the scale of the landscape. It is also the connection point for those looking to add an extra rush to their visit: from its walkways you reach the dock where boats depart for excursions beneath the very falls visible from the viewing platforms.