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How to visit the Triple Frontier responsibly
Conservation parks, mindful consumption, and support for local business
Visiting the Triple Frontier sustainably is simple: respect the rules of the conservation parks (Iguaçu and Iguazú are a World Natural Heritage Site), do not feed or touch the animals, take your trash back with you, use the parks' internal transport and drinking water, and choose local shops and guides. Small choices preserve one of the richest ecosystems on the planet.
The Falls lie within two national parks that are a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO — visiting them responsibly keeps that alive.
In the parks (Iguaçu and Iguazú):
- Do not feed or touch the animals (coatis, monkeys, birds) — human food makes wildlife sick and creates conflict
- Take your trash back or use the recycling bins
- Stay on the marked trails and walkways
- Use the internal transport (bus and train) — it reduces emissions and impact
- Reuse your bottle: the parks have drinking water stations
In the city and on the border:
- Choose local guides, restaurants, and crafts — tourism is direct income for the trinational community
- Save water and energy at hotels
- Respect the communities and cultures of the three countries
Why the region is special: the Atlantic Forest of Iguaçu National Park is home to jaguars, tapirs, and more than 2,000 plant species; Itaipu maintains biological refuges and reforestation programs along the reservoir's shores. The entire destination depends on conservation to exist.
Plan with low impact: grouping outings by proximity (the sides of the Falls, Itaipu, the Landmark) reduces travel. See the day-by-day itinerary and the crowd forecast to avoid overcrowding.
Source: ICMBio / National Parks / UNESCO · verified in Jun/2026
Frequently asked questions
- Can I feed the coatis and animals at the Falls?
- No. Feeding or touching wildlife is prohibited — human food makes animals sick and creates conflict. Keep your distance and keep your food put away.
- Are the Falls a conservation area?
- Yes. Iguaçu National Park (BR) and Iguazú National Park (AR) are a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO, with preserved Atlantic Forest and threatened wildlife.
- How can I visit the border sustainably?
- Respect the trails and wildlife, take your trash with you, use the parks' internal transport and drinking water, and choose local guides, restaurants, and crafts.
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Content verified by the newsroom based on an official source: ICMBio / Parques Nacionais / UNESCO. Last checked: 6/14/2026. Found something inaccurate? We fix it fast. How we work.