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Cataratas Day draws 3,013 visitors to Parque Nacional Iguazú

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Celebrating 15 years since the waterfalls were declared a natural wonder

On November 12, 2026, Parque Nacional Iguazú in Argentina welcomed 3,013 visitors during Cataratas Day. The event was attended by officials such as Misiones Tourism Minister José María Arrúa and representatives from both sides of the border.

Cataratas Day draws 3,013 visitors to Parque Nacional Iguazú
Divulgação / Iguazú Argentina (parque AR)

On November 12, 2026, Parque Nacional Iguazú in Argentina held Cataratas Day, marking the 15th anniversary of the designation of the Iguaçu Falls as one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The event was attended by Misiones Tourism Minister José María Arrúa, the Argentine Consular Attaché in Foz do Iguazú Alejandra Marina Eguiño, interim park manager Nelson Frías, General Manager of Iguazú Argentina S.A. Carol Da Rosa, and other officials and artists.

Visitors were welcomed by the animated characters Coatí, Tucano, and Yaguareté, and could explore the Sendero Verde or the Jungle Eco-Train. At the Salto Ramírez viewpoint, the “Tango Misiones” ensemble, featuring Melina Botana and Cristian Galarza, performed. In the afternoon, the “Magic Cataratas Portal,” a giant screen broadcasting live images of Parque Nacional do Iguaçu, was inaugurated, linking the two destinations.

During the closing ceremony at the Visitor Reception Center, Toty Vera, the Santa María del Iguazú ensemble, and the folk dance group from the Peña “Los Amigos” performed. Throughout the day, the Cataratas Area hosted 3,013 people under bright sunshine, celebrating art, culture, and the preservation of natural heritage.

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