Surucuá

Top choice in Iguazú Falls


Run by a welcoming young Misiones couple, this is a right-in-the-jungle escape from the crowds. There's just four comfortable rooms with wooden floors that blend in nicely with the surroundings as well as a light-filled common area where Laura's delicious home-cooked meals featuring local ingredients are served. Relaxation is guaranteed with a swimming pool and no mobile coverage.

Activities including jungle walks and memorable kayaking among river islands. It's a bird watcher's paradise, with 200+ species recorded including trogons, toucans, hummingbirds and manakins. Birdwatching excursions are excellent: Adrián is a really knowledgeable guide.

Multinight stays are cheaper. Rates include all meals and transfers from Andresito which includes a visit to the local yerba mate cooperative in season. Andresito is served by five daily buses from Puerto Iguazú.


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Nearby Iguazú Falls attractions

1. Cataratas do Iguaçu

23.69 MILES

Once you're in the park and ready to visit the falls, take the Parque Nacional do Iguaçu bus to the third stop at Belmond Hotel das Cataratas. Here you…

2. Garganta del Diablo

23.94 MILES

A 1.1km walkway across the placid Río Iguazú leads to one of the planet’s most spectacular sights, the 'Devil’s Throat.' The lookout platform is perched…

3. Isla San Martín

23.95 MILES

From the end of the Paseo Inferior, a free launch takes you across to this island with a trail of its own that gives the closest look at several falls,…

4. Circuito Inferior

23.97 MILES

This circuit (1400m) descends to the river, passing delightfully close to falls on the way. At the end of the path prepare for a drenching at the hands of…

5. Parque Nacional do Iguaçu

24.09 MILES

Brazil's second-oldest national park, created in 1939, protects one of South America's most magical and majestic sights, Iguaçu Falls, part of the largest…

6. Circuito Superior

24.2 MILES

The Paseo Superior (1750m) is entirely level and gives good views of the tops of several cascades and across to more. A recently constructed final section…

7. Parque das Aves

24.32 MILES

This 5-hectare bird park, located 300m from the entrance to Parque Nacional do Iguaçu, is home to 800-plus species of birds, including red ibis, bare…

8. Parque Nacional Iguazú

24.49 MILES

On the Argentine side of the marvelous falls, this park has loads to offer, and involves a fair amount of walking. The spread-out entrance complex ends at…