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Awasi Iguazú

Fourteen private villas in a nature reserve bordering Iguazú National Park — each with its own pool and personal guide

📍 Iguazu Falls, Argentina / Brazil Private Nature Reserve, Puerto Iguazú, Argentina

About Awasi Iguazú

Awasi Iguazú takes the private lodge concept to its logical extreme. Just 14 villas in a private nature reserve bordering the national park — each with its own pool, terrace, and dedicated personal guide and 4x4 vehicle. You never share an excursion with other guests unless you choose to. The reserve itself covers 25 hectares of Atlantic Forest with its own wildlife, birding trails, and creek swimming. But Awasi's real achievement is the quality of the guiding — each guide is a specialist naturalist with deep knowledge of the falls, the surrounding ecosystem, and the indigenous Guaraní culture of the Iguazú region.

Hotel Highlights

  • Personal guide and private 4x4 vehicle exclusively for your stay
  • Private plunge pool with each villa — no shared pools
  • 14 villas only — genuine seclusion in the Atlantic Forest
  • Private 25-hectare reserve with wildlife trails and creek swimming
  • Guides who lead private visits to the falls at opening and closing — avoiding peak crowds
  • Guaraní cultural experiences arranged through community partnerships

Rooms & Rates

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Garden Villa
From $700/night

Private villas set within the nature reserve gardens, each with a private plunge pool, a generous terrace with hammock, and direct access to the forest. The interiors blend Argentine design with Guaraní craft motifs — indigenous textiles, natural stone, and reclaimed wood.

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Forest Villa
From $900/night

Villas positioned deeper into the forest, with more complete seclusion and the sounds of the reserve's wildlife providing the soundtrack. The most immersive option.

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Master Villa
From $1,200/night

The largest villas with expanded terraces, a larger plunge pool, an outdoor bathtub on the terrace, and priority scheduling with the personal guide.

Restaurants & Bars

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Restaurant
All-Inclusive (Breakfast & Dinner)

Breakfast and dinner included. The menu is driven by Argentine and indigenous Guaraní ingredients — native fish from the Iguazú river, wild herbs from the reserve, and Argentine beef from local producers. Lunch can be arranged as a packed picnic at the falls or a light meal at the villa.

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Villa Dining
Private In-Villa

Any meal can be served at your villa terrace. Breakfast by the pool is particularly recommended — the chef delivers at the time of your choice.

Amenities

Private villa with plunge pool
Personal guide and 4x4
Private nature reserve access
Gourmet restaurant
Wildlife spotting walks
Sustainable tourism certified

Before You Book

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The Reserve

The 25-hectare private reserve that surrounds the villas is genuine Atlantic Forest — one of the world's most threatened biomes, with extraordinary bird (over 500 species in the Iguazú region) and mammal diversity. Your guide will help you identify what's around you from the villa terrace.

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Climate

Iguazú is subtropical — warm and humid year-round (20–35°C). March–May has the highest water volume at the falls. August–November has the most comfortable temperatures and excellent wildlife activity.

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All-Inclusive Detail

Breakfast and dinner are included. The private guide and vehicle are included. Alcoholic beverages at dinner are included. Lunch and activity-specific fees (e.g., Gran Aventura boat ride, Brazilian park entry) are additional.

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Availability

With only 14 villas, Awasi books out quickly for peak holiday periods (Christmas, Easter, Argentine school holidays in July). Book 3–6 months ahead for these dates; 4–6 weeks is usually sufficient at other times.

Tips from Our Team

Ask your guide to take you to the Argentine falls at 8am opening on Day 1 and the Brazilian side on Day 2 — private vehicle access means you arrive before the tour buses.
The reserve's night walks with your guide are extraordinary — the Atlantic Forest nocturnal wildlife (frogs, capybaras, tapirs if lucky) are as impressive as the falls.
Request the creek swimming experience — a short walk from the villas leads to natural pools in the reserve where you can swim in complete seclusion.
Tipping is warmly received by your personal guide and the small villa team — $15–20/day for the guide and $10/day for the villa team is appropriate.

What's Nearby

📌 Ruta 101 Km 4, Puerto Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina

Iguazú National Park (Argentine)
10 min private drive

Your personal guide drives you to the park entrance — no buses, no waiting.

Iguazú National Park (Brazilian)
25 min private drive

The Brazilian side border crossing is handled by the guide with minimum hassle.

Puerto Iguazú town
15 min drive

The Argentine gateway town with restaurants and the local market.

Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat)
20 min private drive

The most powerful section of the falls — your guide times the visit for first entry.