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Accessible Iguassu Falls: A Destination for All Ages

With flat trails, elevators, and adapted transport, Iguass is a benchmark for accessibility in tourism.

Whether you’re a runner, a slow stroller, pushing a baby carriage, or someone who needs support to walk—people of all ages and mobility levels can enjoy the awe-inspiring nature of Iguassu Falls. Thanks to a fully inclusive infrastructure, everyone is welcome to experience the city’s top attractions. Whether you’re marveling at the rainbow over the falls, sailing on the Macuco Safari, or observing macaws up close at the Bird Park—in Iguassu, everyone can live the full experience.

Accessibility in the city comes through well-designed ramps, adapted transport, safe trails, elevators, and trained teams ready to ensure children, seniors, and people with disabilities can explore Iguassu at their own pace—without missing out on any of the excitement. Discover the infrastructure that allows the whole family to enjoy it together.

Iguassu National Park

As impressive as the sheer power of the waterfalls is the infrastructure that makes this natural wonder accessible to all. The Iguassu National Park is designed to welcome everyone—from little ones in strollers to seasoned travelers who prefer a more relaxed pace.

Right from the entrance, internal transport is a major facilitator: the panoramic buses, with wheelchair accessibility and priority seating, take visitors to the park’s main attractions in comfort and safety. For those traveling with a baby carriage or unable to walk long distances, this makes a huge difference.

Seniors can enjoy the main trail, the Cataratas Trail, at their own pace, thanks to its almost entirely flat path, gentle ramps, and viewpoints with handrails. For visitors with reduced mobility, conventional wheelchairs are available free of charge at the Visitor Center. And to reach the main viewpoints, a panoramic elevator is available.

Macuco Safari

The best way to feel the energy of the falls up close is the Macuco Safari—a boat tour that takes you to the base of the waterfalls. It’s an exhilarating adventure the entire family can enjoy. The boat is adapted to welcome everyone—from young children to experienced travelers seeking a calmer experience.

The structure is comprehensive: the electric vehicles that travel through the forest are quiet, comfortable, and feature ramps and reserved spaces for wheelchairs and strollers.

The second part of the tour, a short trail to the pier, is also accessible with paved paths, handrails, and even a small train transport system for those who can’t or prefer not to walk.

During the boat ride itself, boarding and disembarking are carefully organized, and the staff provides special assistance to seniors and children, following strict safety protocols. For guests with special needs, a platform elevator from the pier to the boat is available. Children from 2 years old can participate (with supervision, of course), and the ride is completely safe.

Macuco Safari proves that you can have an adventure without compromising on comfort and inclusion—a perfect moment for grandparents, parents, and kids to enjoy together.

Bird Park

In the heart of Iguassu Falls Atlantic Forest, the Bird Park offers a sensory dive into the vibrant world of birds, created to enchant visitors of all ages with immersive, multicolored aviaries.

The park’s trail is flat and accessible, ideal for strollers and guests with reduced mobility. There are no steps along the main path, and plenty of benches and rest areas provide comfort throughout the visit. Drinking fountains with cold, potable water are scattered throughout the park, and the restrooms are well-signed, adapted for accessibility, and include baby-changing facilities.

Itaipu Binacional

Every viewpoint and walkway in this hydroelectric complex—also a major tourist attraction—reflects a deep commitment to inclusivity.