Garganta del Diablo at a glance
The Garganta del Diablo, in English the Devil's Throat, is a circuit of metal walkways on the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls. You ride the Tren Ecológico de la Selva to its last station, Garganta, and walk out over the river toward the point where the water drops. The concession operator describes the view as especially impressive, and many visitors plan the whole day on the Argentine side around it.
Read the next section before you build a plan on it. In August 2026 the Argentine walkways were taken down as a precaution because of high river flow. Access is not something to take for granted.
Is the Devil's Throat open? Status in October 2026
The Argentine national parks administration reported on 17 September 2026 that the Garganta del Diablo walkways, removed in August, were still down. At the same time it stated that the park itself stays open all year, with the Upper Circuit, the Lower Circuit, the Sendero Verde, the Sendero Macuco, the visitor center and Territorio Yaguareté all open. The concession operator's own page showed the Garganta circuit as closed as a precaution because of increased river flow.
No reopening date has been published. Plan your visit so that it still works without the Garganta, and look at the operator's page and the park's news the week you travel. A closed Garganta does not cancel the rest of the Argentine side, and the entry fee stays the same.
The Brazilian side has its own limits at the moment. According to the Brazilian operator's notice of 13 October 2026, the river walkway there has been closed since 11 October because of high flow, and several viewpoints, including the lower Naipi viewpoint, are closed. The Panorama trail (Trilha das Cataratas) stays open. Closures like these follow the water and can change within days.
How the walk works when the walkways are open
The circuit starts at Estación Garganta, the last stop of the train. From there a walkway of about 2,200 m (1.4 mi), counted out and back, runs over the water to the viewing platform. It is rated wheelchair accessible by the operator.
You can also walk instead of riding. The path from Estación Cataratas to the end of the train line is about 2,300 m and takes about 40 minutes. Do not add this distance to the walkway length. They are two different stretches.
Regular hours for the walkway are 08:00–16:30 when it is open. The last trains to the Garganta leave Central at about 15:30 and Cataratas at about 15:40. Other pages of the operator give slightly different closing times for the park trails, so treat every time here as a guide and reach the first train early.
Our picks: tours with the Devil's Throat
Two tours from Puerto Iguazú that name the Garganta del Diablo on their route.
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Hotel transfer, national park entry, shared transport and a guided walk are included. Food, drinks and the Puerto Iguazú tourism tax are extra.
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Argentine side full-day tour
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The train to the Garganta
The Tren Ecológico de la Selva is included in the park entry. Times below come from the operator and shift with the season.
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Free, but you need a separate train ticket from the desks in the park |
| Stations | Central, Cataratas, Garganta |
| First train | About 08:20 to 08:30 |
| Last train to the Garganta | From Central about 15:30, from Cataratas about 15:40 |
| Last train back from the Garganta | About 17:30 |
| Frequency | Every 20 minutes at first, then about every 30 minutes, about every 15 minutes in high season |
The operator describes the locomotives as electric or running on liquefied gas. The open carriages in the picture below are the ones you ride.
What to do while the Garganta is closed
The rest of the Argentine side is open as of the September notice. Check the day before.
Upper Circuit
About 1,850 m with views from above the falls. The operator describes it as fully accessible.
Lower Circuit
About 1,450 m with stairs, closer to the water. Allow extra time for the steps.
Sendero Verde
A short trail of 650 m, also described as fully accessible.
Sendero Macuco
A forest trail of 7 km in total, depending on the weather. It closes earlier than the others, at about 15:00.
A boat ride
Boats run when the river allows it. Our boat tour guide compares the options on both sides.
The Brazilian side
The Brazilian side has a separate park and a separate ticket. Its Panorama trail was open in the notice of 13 October 2026.
Tickets, timing and safety
The general entry for foreign adults to the Argentine park is 60,000 ARS as of 1 June 2026. A second visit within 72 hours gets 50 percent off, which works out to 30,000 ARS. The details, including the Brazilian prices, are on our tickets page.
The park is open every day, including holidays and rainy days, from 08:00 to 18:00, with the last entry at 16:00. On selected holidays and peak days it opens at 07:00. Come early. The first trains leave soon after the park opens, and the last trains to the Garganta leave in the early afternoon.
- Stay on the open walkways and trails only.
- Do not touch or feed wildlife. Coatis can grab food, so keep snacks out of sight.
- Bring water, sun protection and insect repellent.
- Keep a rain layer in your bag, because the park stays open in rain.
Plan the rest of your trip
The Garganta is one stop among several.
Garganta del Diablo: frequently asked questions
Can I walk to the Devil's Throat right now?
As of the park administration's notice of 17 September 2026, the walkways removed in August were not back. No reopening date has been announced. Look at the operator's page shortly before your visit and keep a plan that works without it.
How long is the walkway?
The operator gives about 2,200 m (1.4 mi) out and back, wheelchair accessible. The separate footpath from Estación Cataratas to the end of the train line is about 2,300 m and takes about 40 minutes.
Do I pay extra for the Garganta?
No separate fee is listed. The train and the walkways are part of the general park entry of 60,000 ARS for foreign adults as of 1 June 2026.
What time should I get to the train?
The first train leaves at about 08:20 to 08:30. The last train to the Garganta leaves Central at about 15:30. Aim for the first departures, especially in high season.
Is the Brazilian side a substitute?
It is a different park with a different walk and its own ticket. In the notice of 13 October 2026 its river walkway was closed, while the Panorama trail stayed open. See the Brazilian side guide.
Where does the name Garganta del Diablo come from?
It is Spanish for Devil's Throat. In German it is Teufelsschlund. Both names refer to the same circuit.