If you see all of the falls in Iguazu and still have a few hours to spare, I would recommend taking a walk to the serene Hummingbird Garden. This garden is in the backyard of the cutest and most kind-hearted Argentine woman. She has spent her time and made a career of beautifying her yard and creating a garden that hummingbirds want to return to day in and day out. The hummingbird garden is very well cared for and extremely beautiful. Upon entering, I did not think I would stay for long. However, after sitting on the bench with her for a few minutes, I found myself as captivated as she was.

If you are traveling to Puerto Iguazu to see the phenomenal Iguazu Falls, make sure to check out the nearby Hostel-Inn Iguazu. This hostel will surely surprise you with its luxury accommodations. It is not only the nicest hostel I have ever seen, but also tons of fun with all kinds of activities and entertainment. Hostel-Inn Iguazu is located outside of town. It is possible to walk there; however, if you are just arriving from a long trip with all your bags, I suggest jumping on the bus. If you arrive at the bus terminal you will find the bus very convenient and for the price of one peso you can’t go wrong. Every thirty minutes a yellow bus arrives at the terminal and travels along Ruta 12. Ask the bus driver to tell you when you have arrived at Km 5 or tell him where you are staying and he will know exactly where you want to be dropped off – practically at the front door of the hostel. The Hostel-Inn Iguazu was originally built to be a casino but after that business failed it was transformed into one of the fanciest hostels you can imagine.

We had seen Iguazu Falls from above, from below, and from straight on. Just when you think the falls could not get any better, you realize you can take an Iguazu boat tour and experience the falls from underneath! Considering how hot and incredible Iguazu National Park is, this is an expensive excursion well worth taking. The Iguazu boat tour costs $45 pesos and lasts about 10 minutes! It is a little ironic that anyone would pay that much. If you want a longer excursion, you can take the 4×4 vehicle through the jungle area and then hop on a boat ride that is a little longer but does the same thing.

Enormous, tropical green leaves, clear rushing water, mist sprinkling over your face and altogether one of the most picturesque nature scenes you will ever see in your life. This peaceful and beautiful place called Iguazu Falls is one of the most exquisite natural wonders of the world. Therefore, it must be on your list of places to see in South America. In addition, I felt so much more at peace in Iguazu National Park than I have during my entire stay in Argentina. The town, the people, the waterfalls, the nature and the vibe I received from everywhere and everyone were wonderful and refreshing. Even though Iguazu Fallss is a hot spot for tourists, it is still very easy to feel one with nature.

I have stayed in great hostels, horrible hostels and decent enough hostels. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived at Timbó Posada hostel in Puerto Iguazu. Upon arriving at the bus station, a woman told me it was not a nice place to stay. However, I have to disagree with her, as I thought it was one of the most delightful hostels I have ever stayed in. It reminded me of a little tropical bungalow. Our hostel room was nice, simply decorated and the bed was surprisingly comfortable. We did not have an air conditioner, but some rooms do offer it. I would recommend trying to reserve the air-conditioned rooms, as Iguazu is very hot and humid. However, the hostel rooms do have fans, which is a necessity because the wind keeps the bugs away!