Northern Region of Misiones: what to see and where to stay
The Northern Region of Misiones province, Argentina, is centred on Puerto Iguazú, about 300 km by road from Posadas. Misiones La Hermosa lists 74 sights and 332 places to stay: 142 hotel, 82 hospedaje, 76 cabins, 47 campsites, 12 holiday resorts.
Top sights: Cataratas del Iguazú, Hito Tres Fronteras and Minas de Wanda. Most places to stay are in Puerto Iguazú, Eldorado, Colonia Wanda and Puerto Esperanza. 1 tourist routes pass through here.
Things to do in the Northern Region
Cataratas del Iguazú⭐ Must-seeIguazú National Park: Upper and Lower Circuit walkways and the Devil's Throat. One of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.★ 4.9 (129,513)
Hito Tres Fronteras⭐ Must-seeLookout over the meeting of the Iguazú and Paraná rivers, facing Brazil and Paraguay.★ 4.4 (65,030)
Minas de Wanda⭐ Must-seeSemi-precious stone mines (amethysts, agates, quartz) with guided tours.★ 4.4 (6,947)
Capilla Histórica Puerto Bemberg⛪ Temples & faithRecommended by the Puerto Libertad tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism).- ⛪Santuario Nuestra Señora de Iguazu⛪ Temples & faithRecommended by the Puerto Iguazú tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism).
Minas Santa Catalina🏛️ History & museumsRecommended by the Puerto Libertad tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism).
Yacimiento de Piedras Preciosas🏛️ History & museumsRecommended by the Colonia Wanda tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism).- 🌳Parque Binacional🌳 Parks & reservesRecommended by the Bernardo de Irigoyen tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism).
- 🌳Parque Provincial Esperanza🌳 Parks & reservesRecommended by the Puerto Esperanza tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism).
- 🌳Parque Provincial Uruguai🌳 Parks & reservesRecommended by the Bernardo de Irigoyen tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism).
- 🌳Parque Schwelm🌳 Parks & reservesRecommended by the Eldorado tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism).
Complejo La Aripuca📍 Other sightsRecommended by the Puerto Iguazú tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism).
Guira Oga📍 Other sightsRecommended by the Puerto Iguazú tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism).
Parque Acuático Municipal📍 Other sightsRecommended by the Puerto Libertad tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism).
Parque Temático Curuzú Tapé📍 Other sightsRecommended by the Puerto Esperanza tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism).- 💦El Salto Gramado💦 WaterfallsRecommended by the Bernardo de Irigoyen tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism).
Parque Natural Municipal Salto Kuppers💦 WaterfallsRecommended by the Eldorado tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism).
Salto Bonito💦 WaterfallsRecommended by the Colonia Wanda tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism). Height 1.5 m, width 10 m.- 💦Salto Escondido💦 WaterfallsRecommended by the Eldorado tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism).
Salto Tupicuá💦 WaterfallsRecommended by the Colonia Wanda tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism).
Salto Urugua-í💦 WaterfallsRecommended by the Puerto Libertad tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism).
Mirador Dos Hermanas🔭 ViewpointsViewpoint near Comunidad Aborigen Fortín Mbororé. Location from OpenStreetMap: check access before going (many are on private land or dirt roads).- 🔭Mirador El Peñón🔭 ViewpointsViewpoint near Comunidad Aborigen Fortín Mbororé. Location from OpenStreetMap: check access before going (many are on private land or dirt roads).
Mirador Escondido🔭 ViewpointsViewpoint near Puerto Iguazú. Location from OpenStreetMap: check access before going (many are on private land or dirt roads).
Where to stay in the Northern Region
Tierra Roja Parque RecreativoClub · Puerto Iguazú★ 4.7 (982)🏊🔥🛖🚿🛒🍽️
Costa RamónCampsite · Puerto Iguazú★ 4.5 (524)📶🏊🌊🔥🛖🚿
Parque AcuáticoClub · Puerto Libertad★ 4.3 (682)🏊🔥🛖🚿🛒🅿️
Complejo CopacabanaHoliday resort · Eldorado★ 4.4 (586)🏊🪨🔥🛖🚿🛒
Complejo YsyryHoliday resort · Colonia Victoria★ 4.6 (372)📶🏊🏞️🔥🛖🚿
Camping Ma-RíCampsite · Puerto Iguazú★ 4.3 (397)📶🏊🔥🛖🚿🔌
Camping PanambíCampsite · Colonia Wanda★ 4.7 (226)🔥🛖🚿🔌⛺🚐
Camping La ColinaCampsite · Eldorado★ 4.3 (347)🏊🏞️🔥🛖🚿🛒
Salto BonitoCampsite · Colonia Wanda★ 3.8 (441)💦🔥🚿🛒⛺🚐
Cueva Mini LodgeCabin · Eldorado★ 4.4 (189)📶🏞️💦🔥🛖🚿
Camping La Familia (Eldorado)Campsite · Eldorado★ 4.2 (203)🏊🔥🛖🚿🛒⛺
Complejo La ChacritaHoliday resort · Puerto Esperanza★ 4.6 (120)🏊🔥🛖🚿🛒🍽️
EcoparqueCampsite · Puerto Libertad★ 4.2 (184)🏊🔥🚿⛺🚐🐕
Sitio de la VidaCabin · Puerto Libertad★ 4.7 (69)🏊🏞️🔥🛖🚿🛒
Beira Mar EcoturismoCabin · Colonia Wanda★ 4.0 (139)🏊🏞️💦🔥🛖🚿
Arroyo Aguara-í "El 300"Campsite · Puerto Esperanza★ 4.3 (83)🏞️🚿⛺🚐🐕
Refugio Ecológico Eterno ReverdecerCampsite · Puerto Iguazú★ 3.4 (237)🏞️🔥🛖🚿🔌⛺
Granja La Abuela Complejo educativoCampsite · Puerto Esperanza★ 4.5 (57)🏊🏞️🔥🛖🚿🍽️
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Towns to stay in, Northern Region
Puerto Iguazú 209 Eldorado 24 Colonia Wanda 23 Puerto Esperanza 22 Puerto Libertad 21 Comandante Andresito 12 Bernardo de Irigoyen 10 Colonia Delicia 4 San Antonio 4
Routes through the Northern Region
- 💦 Falls and Rainforest · 2 to 3 days
🎉 Upcoming festivals in the Northern Region
- Fiesta Provincial del Mbeyú · 10 de octubre de 2026 · Eldorado
- Fiesta Provincial de la Kermesse Tradicional · October · 9 de Julio
- Expo Eldorado – Fiesta Provincial del Trabajo · Del 12 al 15 de noviembre de 2026 · Eldorado
- Fiesta Nacional del Cordero · November · Puerto Esperanza
- Fiesta Provincial del Turismo · November · Puerto Iguazú
- Festival Nacional de las Artes · November · Puerto Esperanza
- Fiesta Nacional del Emprendedurismo · November · Eldorado
- Festival Provincial de las Piedras Preciosas · February · Colonia Wanda
Frequently asked questions
What to do in the Northern Region of Misiones?
The most visited sights are Cataratas del Iguazú, Hito Tres Fronteras and Minas de Wanda. There are 74 attractions on the map.
Where to stay in the Northern Region?
There are 332 places to stay: 142 hotel, 82 hospedaje, 76 cabins, 47 campsites, 12 holiday resorts, 4 clubs. Most are in Puerto Iguazú, Eldorado, Colonia Wanda and Puerto Esperanza.
How far is the Northern Region from Posadas?
Puerto Iguazú, its main town, is about 300 km from Posadas by road (approx.).
What festivals take place in the Northern Region?
There are 12 popular festivals in the calendar. Coming up: Fiesta Provincial del Mbeyú, Fiesta Provincial de la Kermesse Tradicional and Expo Eldorado – Fiesta Provincial del Trabajo.