Why it’s worth traveling for…
Surrounded by lush rainforest, the pastel-pink-hued Hotel das Cataratas is the only hotel set inside Iguassu National Park. This exclusive hideaway offers guests a privileged view of the famed waterfalls — minus the crowds. Soak up the jungle chorus while floating in the pool, stroll gardens bejeweled with orchids, and sip caipirinhas as the sun goes down.
THE DETAILS
Address:
Rodovia Br 469, Km 32, Iguassu National Park
Foz do Iguacu 85855-750, Brazil
Website:
Contact:
+55 (45) 2102-7000
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Getting there:
Hotel das Cataratas is a 30-minute drive from Foz do lguacu International Airport – IGR (Brazilian side), or 40 minutes from Aeropuerto Internacional Cataratas del Iguazu IGR (Argentine side).
The hotel is a two-hour flight from Sao Paulo International Airport (GRU), and a two-hour flight from Rio de Janeiro (GIG).
Curated Experience
Experience the waterfalls of Iguassu National Park at sunrise — when the Park is closed to outside visitors. With a private guide, follow a quiet trail through lush rainforest teeming with wildlife. Watch the rising sun send rays of rainbow-hued light through the spray, encountering birds and coatis to the thundering soundtrack of 275 cascades. For a truly magical experience, reserve a full moon, nocturnal tour. Feel the pulse of the jungle as you set off during a full moon to witness the lunar rainbow, a sight rarely seen by most.
THE HIGHLIGHTS
Style
Historic, Traditional Elegance
Vibe
Tranquil, Romantic, Immersive
Setting
Tropical, Unique
Rooms
187
Eat
Itaipu (Fine dining restaurant offering a tempting selection of signature Brazilian-international dishes; the coveted outdoor terrace offers a view of the waterfall)
Ipe (Delicious breakfast served by the pool. Lunch features an ala carte menu of traditional Brazilian dishes, international buffet, while dinner may be a Gaucho barbecue of meat, fish and vegetables)
Drink
Bar Taroba’ (Spectacular view of the waterfalls especially at sunset when many birds native to the region visit; imaginative cocktails, refreshing aperitifs, including more than 60 varieties of cachaca, are served to live piano music)
Pool Bar (Varied drinks, including tropical blends and fruit-flavored water, served poolside)
Wellness
Cataratas Spa (Five-treatment room spa including one for couples; 20 rainforest rituals ranging from relaxing to invigorating, and using sustainably harvested ingredients like lemongrass, passion fruit, green clay, and organic sugar)
Lush Gardens (Rare orchids and bromeliads grow in the hotel’s lush gardens; gem-like hummingbirds feed on the tropical flowers)
Two Pools (Stunning infinity pool and separate children’s pool, both heated in winter)
Fitness center with panoramic view
Tennis court
Bicycles (11km route from the hotel to the Park entrance)
Standouts
- The only hotel inside Iguassu National Park
- Privileged view of the waterfalls after hours and san crowds
- Surrounded by tropical forest and amazing wildlife
