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Awasi Iguazú
Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina · Awasi · Grand Luxury
Awasi Iguazú's 14 villas stand on stilts above the Atlantic rainforest on the banks of the River Iguazú, each with its own private plunge pool and, as at every Awasi lodge, its own dedicated guide and 4x4 vehicle for the length of the stay. It opened on February 5, 2018 as the brand's third property, following Atacama and Patagonia, with a kitchen led by Misiones-born chef Mauricio Alvez. The lodge holds MICHELIN Two Keys as of 2025.
- 14 rooms
- Opened 2018
- Neighborhood: Selva Iryapú
- Rooms from 1,076 sq ft (100 m²)
About Awasi Iguazú
- All 14 villas at Awasi Iguazu are built on stilts to minimize environmental impact, and each has its own private plunge pool and terrace.
- It opened February 5, 2018 as the third Awasi lodge, after Atacama (2007) and Patagonia, in the Atlantic rainforest along the River Iguazu in Misiones.
- The kitchen is led by Misiones-born chef Mauricio Alvez, cooking with local ingredients for a restaurant open only to guests.
- The lodge is a carbon-neutral operation that protects 340 hectares of native forest and offers guests early access to Iguazu Falls before the park opens to day visitors.
- The smallest published suite or villa start at 1,076 sq ft (100 m²).
History
Awasi Iguazu opened on February 5, 2018 as the third Awasi property, following Atacama and Patagonia, set in the Atlantic rainforest on the banks of the River Iguazu in Misiones, Argentina.
A Relais & Chateaux member, its 14 stilted villas - 13 standard plus a Master - each have a private plunge pool, and every guest is assigned a private guide and 4WD vehicle; the kitchen is led by Misiones-born chef Mauricio Alvez.
The setting
21 km from Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport.
Experiences
- Integration project with Instituto Esperanza — An integration project with the Instituto Esperanza, an educational centre for children and teenagers with disabilities in Puerto Iguazú (10 minutes from Awasi Iguazú).
Amenities
- Pool
- Private pool
- Hot tub
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels (2026)
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