Iguazu Falls hosts Cataratas Day on 11 November

Iguazu Falls (Cataratas do Iguaçu) will host Cataratas Day at Iguaçu National Park in Foz do Iguacu on 11 November 2026. The programme marks 15 years since the falls were recognised as one of the New7Wonders of Nature.

Cataratas Day brings a community programme on 11 November

The park operator and custodian have announced Cataratas Day as a public programme for the Brazilian side of the falls. It will run at the national park on 11 November 2026, with access arranged for residents of 14 nearby municipalities.

The operator says the programme includes a visit to the falls, a jobs fair at the Visitor Centre and a market for local producers. The event connects the natural attraction with communities around Foz do Iguacu rather than treating the anniversary as a standalone ceremony. The operator's Cataratas Day programme also identifies Iguaçu National Park as the venue.

The date recalls 11 November 2011, when the falls received the New7Wonders recognition after a public vote. The 2026 programme is organised by Iguaçu National Park and Urbia+Cataratas, with support from local tourism bodies.

How the programme relates to the protected waterfall

The event takes place within a protected landscape managed by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation, known as ICMBio. UNESCO lists Iguaçu National Park as a World Heritage property in Brazil, alongside Iguazú National Park across the border in Argentina.

UNESCO describes the waterfall system as stretching nearly 2,700 metres, with vertical drops of up to 80 metres. The Iguaçu River forms a semicircle through the two parks and marks the international border before reaching the Paraná River. These physical features give the 11 November programme a direct link to the landscape being celebrated, while the jobs fair and producers' market add a local dimension.

The Brazilian park was legally established in 1939 and expanded in 1944 and 1981. Its rainforest supports rare and endangered species, including the giant otter and giant anteater, while spray from the falls helps sustain dense vegetation. UNESCO's description of the park and its World Heritage status provides the wider conservation context.

Visiting Iguazu Falls: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• Cataratas Day takes place on 11 November 2026 at Iguaçu National Park in Foz do Iguacu. The announced programme runs from 8am to 4pm.
• The free-entry arrangement applies to residents of 14 municipalities who present proof of residence at the Visitor Centre. It does not include parking or transport to the park.
• The Brazilian entrance is at BR-469, kilometre 18, in Foz do Iguacu. The event is on the Brazilian side of the cross-border waterfall system.
• Portuguese is Brazil's official language and the national currency is the Brazilian real.
• Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.

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Frequently asked questions about Iguazu Falls

When does Cataratas Day take place at Iguazu Falls?

Cataratas Day takes place on 11 November 2026 at Iguaçu National Park in Foz do Iguacu.

What is the Cataratas Day programme?

It includes a visit to the falls, a jobs fair and a market for local producers. The programme marks 15 years since the 2011 New7Wonders recognition.

Where is Iguazu Falls and how do you get there?

The Brazilian visitor area is in Iguaçu National Park at BR-469, kilometre 18, in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil.