Gallery of the Moconá Falls
Complete guide to visit the Moconá Provincial Park, check the live status of the nautical tour and decide if it is convenient to organize the excursion from Puerto Iguazú.
See state of Moconá todayBefore traveling from Iguazú, check if the park is open and if the nautical tour is enabled. From Argentina, the Moconá Falls can be seen correctly by boat.
Official update: 12/10/2026 - 07:57 · Site inquiry: 2026-10-12 18:00:07
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The Moconá Provincial Park is closed. Under these conditions we do not recommend organizing the excursion from Puerto Iguazú.
We suggest you check back later and confirm the status before planning your move.
Source: Ministry of Tourism of Misiones. The status may change due to the level of the Uruguay River and access conditions.
The Moconá Falls are one of the most special natural attractions in Misiones. They are located within the Moconá Provincial Park, on the Uruguay River, more than 320 km from Puerto Iguazú.
Unlike a traditional waterfall, the Moconá forms longitudinal falls: the water runs parallel to the river bed through a geological fault of several kilometers. This feature makes the experience completely different from other waterfalls in the province.
Due to the distance, it is a full-day excursion from Iguazú. The trip is long, but it crosses landscapes of the missionary interior, national and provincial routes, and several towns in the province.
This is the most important clarification to plan the visit: from the Argentine side, the Moconá Falls can only be seen correctly by taking a boat or rubber boat ride along the Uruguay River.
The Argentine park allows you to explore trails, jungle sections and service areas, but the waterfalls cannot be seen from the ground. The main view is obtained during navigation, when the boat approaches the sector where the falls are formed.
Therefore, to decide if it is advisable to travel from Iguazú, the key information is not only if the park is open, but also if the nautical tour is enabled.
The falls run parallel to the Uruguay River, something very different from traditional waterfalls.
On the Brazilian side they are known as Yucumã. It is the same natural phenomenon seen from another bank of the river.
When the river level is high, falls may be covered and navigation may be suspended.
The Moconá Falls are shared between Argentina and Brazil. On the Brazilian side they are called Yucumã Falls, and the way to observe them may be different depending on the level of the river and the sector from which you visit.
From the Moconá Provincial Park, in Argentina, the visitor is on the back or side side of the phenomenon. That is why navigation along the Uruguay River is the way that allows you to get closer and see the waterfalls correctly.
This explanation is important because many people arrive thinking that they will be able to see the complete falls by walking from the park, when in reality the main experience on the Argentine side is the nautical tour.
The nautical tour is done by boat or rubber boat and is the main activity to see the Moconá Falls from the Argentine side. It is contracted directly upon arrival at the park and does not require prior reservation.
It is important to note that the boat ride is not included in the park entrance. There are two separate costs: on the one hand the entrance to the Moconá Provincial Park and on the other hand the navigation.
Navigation is subject to the level of the Uruguay River. If the nautical tour is not enabled, the falls cannot be seen correctly from Argentina, even though the park may be open.
Once inside the Moconá Provincial Park, the visit combines trails in the middle of the Misiones jungle, flora and fauna observation areas, gastronomic services and the possibility of navigation if enabled.
The park has trails of more than 1200 meters and areas to rest. The experience inside the park usually takes about 2 hours, considering trails and a nautical tour.
For those traveling from Puerto Iguazú, the longest time of the day corresponds to the transfer. That is why it is advisable to leave early and check the status of the park and navigation before starting the trip.
Every day from 09:30 to 17:00 hours. Operation may vary depending on river and access conditions.
Approximately 2 hours, considering trails and navigation if enabled.
More than 320 km from Puerto Iguazú. The trip usually takes between 5 and 5 hours and a half each way.
Full day. Recommended for travelers looking for nature, scenic routes and a different experience.
The park, access and navigation may depend on the level of the Uruguay River and the Yabotí stream.
You can quote a round-trip transfer from your accommodation at Puerto Iguazú to organize the excursion.
In Moconá you have to differentiate between two costs: the entrance to the park and the nautical ride on a rubber boat, which is paid separately and is essential to see the falls from Argentina.
| Entrance to Moconá Provincial Park | |
| General admission | $ 19.000 pesos |
| Argentine residents | $ 8.000 pesos |
| Retirees | $ 3.500 pesos |
| Residents of Misiones | $ 4.200 pesos |
| Residents of San Pedro and El Soberbio | $ 2.500 pesos |
| Nautical ride on rubber boat | |
| Foreigners | $ 95.000 pesos |
| Argentines | $ 66.000 pesos |
| Residents of Misiones | $ 39.000 pesos and on Saturdays, Sundays or national holidays $ 50.000. |
| Prior reservation | Not required. It is paid on site. |
| Condition | Subject to the level of the Uruguay River. |
Important: values can be changed without prior notice. The entrance to the park does not include the nautical tour.
The Moconá Falls are located more than 320 km from Puerto Iguazú, within the Moconá Provincial Park, in the area of El Soberbio and the San Pedro department.
From Iguazú you travel along national and provincial routes, crossing several towns in Misiones. It is a long trip, but with very attractive landscapes in the interior of the province.
Due to the distance, it is best to organize it as a full-day excursion, leaving early from Puerto Iguazú and previously checking the status of the park and navigation.
Yes, it is worth it if you are looking for a different natural experience and the nautical tour is enabled. Moconá is not a short excursion: the trip from Iguazú takes several hours, but the landscape and navigation make it a very special outing.
The key is to travel well informed. If the boat ride is suspended, the main attraction loses meaning from the Argentine side, because the jumps cannot be seen correctly from land.
That's why this guide combines practical information with live status: so you can decide whether to organize the excursion, wait another day or consult before booking the transfer.
Quote round trip transportation from Puerto Iguazú. Before confirming, we recommend checking the status of the park and the boat ride to avoid traveling if navigation is not enabled.
Request a transfer quoteFrom the Argentine side, you cannot see them properly without taking the boat ride. You can tour the park from land, but the main view of the falls is obtained from the river while sailing.
Because from Argentina the jumps cannot be seen from the front from the park. Navigation on a rubber boat allows you to get closer to the sector where the waterfalls run parallel to the Uruguay River.
No. The entrance to Moconá Provincial Park and the nautical tour are separate costs. The fee is paid separately upon arrival at the place.
No prior reservation required. It is contracted and paid directly in the park, as long as it is enabled and the river conditions allow it.
It depends mainly on the level of the Uruguay River. When the flow is high, falls may be covered and navigation may be suspended.
The trip from Puerto Iguazú to Moconá usually lasts between 5 and 5 hours and a half each way, which is why it is considered a full-day excursion.
If the main objective is to see the Moconá Falls, it is not advisable to make the long trip from Iguazú if the nautical tour is suspended, because navigation is key to appreciating the attraction from Argentina.
It refers to the updated state of the park and the nautical promenade. It is important information to know if it is advisable to travel on the day, especially from Puerto Iguazú.
On the Brazilian side, the Moconá Falls are known as Yucumã. This is the same natural phenomenon shared by Argentina and Brazil on the Uruguay River.
Yes. You can quote a round-trip transfer from Puerto Iguazú to take the full-day excursion.
