Iguazu National Park, on the border with Brazil in the northeastern province of Misiones, will close the access to its most famous circuit, the Devil’s Throat (Garganta del Diablo), for 40 days.
The measure was taken due to the risk of extraordinary flooding in the Iguazu River and will take effect as of Monday. The goal is to protect the circuit’s metal structures in light of rain forecasts linked to the El Niño climate phenomenon.
The decision was announced by authorities from the National Parks Administration together with representatives of concessionaire Iguazú Argentina S.A., who said the operation will include the preventive removal of part of the infrastructure to avoid more extensive damage.
Unlike previous occasions, authorities have decided to completely dismantle sections of the walkways and metal railings before rising waters can affect the facilities. Once removed, the materials will be stored in secure warehouses until conditions allow them to be reinstalled.
The decision is based on studies conducted by agencies and companies that monitor climate and hydrological conditions in the Brazilian section of the Iguazu River basin.
