The Iguaçu National Park, which houses the Iguaçu Falls, in western Paraná, on the border with Argentina, registered a flow of 16 million and 500 thousand liters of water per second this Thursday (13), due to heavy rains that reach the region. This volume of water is 11 times above the average, which is 1.5 million liters.
As a safety measure, the park administration has blocked the walkway that gives access to the viewpoint known as Garganta do Diabo. The other viewpoints are still open to visitors, who can enjoy the spectacle of the waters at the Falls, which is the largest set of waterfalls in the world.
As of this Thursday (14), the expectation is for a decrease in the flow of water in the Iguaçu River, but the flow should remain high in the coming days.
Visitation resumption
In addition to the high flow of water, the Iguaçu Falls registered visits of more than 1 million tourists until this Thursday. According to the park’s administration, visitors from 142 countries represent an average recovery of 70% compared to 2019, before the pandemic, when the attraction received more than 2 million tourists.
To visit the Iguaçu National Park it is necessary to purchase the ticket through the official website, exclusively online [www.cataratasdoiguacu.com.br/ingressos], with choice of day and time for the tour. As tickets are limited, it is recommended to book in advance.
