The Jungle Ecological Train is both a means of transportation within the park and one of the most characteristic tourist experiences of Iguazú. We tell you how it works, what seasons it has, how much it costs, what its hours are and how to take advantage of it during your visit.
An internal transport of the park… and also a tourist experience in itself.
The Iguazú Jungle Ecological Train is the internal transportation system of the Iguazú National Park, but it is also one of the most characteristic experiences of the park.
It connects the Central Station , the Falls Station and the Devil's Throat Station , allowing access to the main circuits such as the Upper Circuit , the Lower Circuit and the route to Devil's Throat .
At the same time, the train trip is part of the experience: travel through the Misiones jungle at low speed, in open cars that allow you to better observe the natural environment while you travel within the park.
The use of the train is included in the entrance fee to the Iguazú National Park , so there is no additional cost.
It is the main starting point within the park and the closest station to the entrance and the Visitor Center.
From here you access the Upper Circuit and the Lower Circuit .
It is the last stop and from there the tour begins towards the main balcony of Garganta del Diablo .
The route connects three main stations in this order:
1. Central Station
2. Falls Station
3. Devil's Throat Station
If you want to get to Garganta del Diablo , first you go through Cataratas Station and then continue to the final station.
If, however, your objective is to do the Upper Circuit or the Lower Circuit, you have to get off at the Cataratas Station.
The Jungle Ecological Train is one of the few tourist trains of this type in Argentina.
Its open carriages allow you to enjoy the tour in contact with the jungle, with broader views of the environment and an experience much more integrated into the landscape.
In addition, it circulates at low speed, which makes the transfer have value in itself and is not just an intermediate step between stations.
The ecological jungle train has no additional cost within the park.
Its use is included in the entrance fee to the Iguazú National Park.
This means that you can use the train during your visit without paying an extra ticket for each transfer.
It is important to keep in mind that some activities within the park do have an additional cost, but the train is not part of those rates.
The train runs daily within the park's operating hours and its frequency may vary depending on the time of day and the number of visitors.
As a general reference, the first exits are usually every 20 minutes and then the usual operation becomes every 30 minutes .
In high season, the frequency may increase and there may be more frequent departures.
Therefore, if you want to better organize your tour, it is advisable to check the day's schedules when entering the park.
The train is adapted for people with reduced mobility and strollers, making it an important option for many visitors.
At the same time, it helps connect important sectors of the park without having to solve all the transfers on foot.
That makes it especially useful on a long visit or when you want to reserve power for the main circuits.
The train is especially important to get to Devil's Throat and to organize the route between stations within the park.
However, waiting for the train is not always the best decision. At busy times, there may be lines or delays for boarding.
In those cases, to move between the Central Station and the Cataratas Station, the Sendero Verde can be a very good alternative to save time.
Of course: the Green Path does not replace the section to Garganta del Diablo, where the train continues to be the main reference to reach the starting station of the circuit.
A practical way to organize the day would be this:
1. Enter the park and arrive at the Central Station
2. Take the train to Garganta del Diablo or get off earlier at Cataratas Station depending on the route you want to take
3. Use the Falls Station to access the Upper Circuit and the Lower Circuit
4. Evaluate if when you return it is better to take the train again or use the Sendero Verde to save time
The best use of the train depends not only on the route, but also on the time of day and the number of people inside the park.
For Upper and Lower, get off at Cataratas Station. To Garganta del Diablo, at the final station.
Between Central and Cataratas, sometimes walking the Green Trail can be more practical if there is a long wait.
Using it well helps to organize the day better and combine circuits without wasting unnecessary time.
Traveling to Cataratas Station is not the same as continuing to Garganta del Diablo station.
On a long day in the park, the train can help you avoid unnecessary walking.
If there is a long wait, checking whether it is convenient to use the Green Trail can save you time.
To get to the Devil's Throat starting station, the train is still the main route.
The train works best when you already know which circuit you want to do first.
In addition to its practical function, the open wagon tour is also part of the experience within the park.
Tickets are only purchased through the official National Parks website or at the park box office.
Buying online in advance allows you to avoid lines and save time when entering.
It is also important to avoid buying tickets from third parties or through social networks, as they may be scams or invalid tickets.
Buy official ticketsThe use of the Ecological Jungle Train is included in the entrance fee to the Iguazú National Park, so there is no additional cost.
It is the internal transportation system of the Iguazú National Park and also one of the most characteristic experiences of the park. It connects the Central Station, the Cataratas Station and the Garganta del Diablo Station.
The route connects three stations: Central Station, Cataratas Station and Garganta del Diablo Station. From each one you can access different sectors and circuits of the park.
The first departures are usually every 20 minutes and then the usual trading is every 30 minutes. In high season there may be a higher frequency.
As a general reference, the train usually runs with an approximate frequency of every 30 minutes, although in the first services of the day it can leave with a different frequency and in high season it can run more frequently.
Not always. At some times of the day, if there are many people or long waits, it may be advisable to walk certain sections such as the Sendero Verde between Estación Central and Estación Cataratas.
It is advisable to buy it on the official National Parks website or at the park's official ticket office. Buying online in advance helps avoid lines and reduces the risk of scams.
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The most emblematic circuit of the park and the main destination associated with the final section of the train.
A useful alternative to connect Central Station with Cataratas Station when there is a long wait for the train.
Useful information to organize your visit, understand the circuits and make the most of the day.