Iguazu Falls: the reopening of the Devil’s Throat was announced

Iguazu Falls: the reopening of the Devil’s Throat was announced

The balcony has been closed since October 2023 following severe flooding. Reconstruction work was carried out on walkways in the National Park.

The balcony of the Devil’s Throat had to be reconditioned after a strong flood of the Iguazú River.

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He National Park IguazuIguazú Argentina SA and the National Parks Administration They announced the reopening of the Devil’s Throat Balcony for next July 13 after eight months without allowing public access.

The main attraction of the Cataratas Area remained Disabled since October 2023following the largest flood in history in which the Iguazú River reached extraordinary levels, suffering the destruction of 90% of the walkways and the Garganta del Diablo Balcony.

The natural phenomenon also destroyed the gastronomic area, the toilets at Garganta Station and a section of the railway tracks where the Ecological Train of the Jungle runs. Since then, different measures have been initiated reconstruction projects The weather conditions barely improved and the water levels returned to normal.

The works have already been completed and were verified by the National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI). After verifying the safety and quality of reconstructionthis week the reopening to the public was announced.

As announced, starting on Saturday, July 13, thousands of people visiting Iguazu Falls will once again be able to enjoy several areas that were previously closed, such as the balcony of the Devil’s Throat. The reopening date coincides with the winter holidays in Argentina.

Source: Ambito

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