I've been to Iguazú Falls countless times. Seeing them under a full moon was something else.

The author and her husband booked a nighttime tour of Iguazú Falls during a full moon. They walked through the forest in darkness, listening to wildlife and the rushing water. The author, originally from Argentina and raised in Brazil, had visited Iguazú Falls many times during the day, but nothing prepared her for the enchanting experience of seeing the largest waterfall system under the moonlight.

Her husband and children, who had never been there before, were equally captivated by the breathtaking beauty of the falls. The moonlit waterfalls were unlike anything the author had seen during her many daytime visits, and the full moon tour provided a more intimate and private experience compared to the thousands of people who typically visit the falls during the day.

The tour was only available during a full moon and offered a small group of 120 people, allowing the author and her husband to have ample space and time at every stop. They started the walk with a small performance by the Guarani, the indigenous people of the region, who explained words in Guaraní, the native language. As they walked through the forest, they heard different chirps, squawks, and smells from the wildlife.

The most remarkable sound was the roaring of the waterfalls, which grew louder as they approached. The author was surprised to find that her vision adjusted quickly to the darkness, allowing her to fully appreciate the moonlight illuminating the falls. After the performance, the tour continued through the thick forest, with the guides urging the guests to use all their senses to experience the national park in a unique way.

The waterfalls were indeed breathtaking, and the power of their presence at night was indescribable. The author was left mesmerized by the sounds of the water splashing and the stars twinkling above her. Her husband, experiencing it all for the first time, kept repeating "wow" in amazement. At one point, they were alone on a long metal structure overlooking the river, feeling like they had the entire park to themselves.

The next day, they took the Brazilian side of the falls, where they rode a boat close to the falls, saw rainbows, and encountered coatí and monkeys. The author's children were particularly excited to take the daytime walk they had missed the previous night, and she wished they had experienced it under the full moon as well. The author concluded that the full-moon tour was an unforgettable experience that left her and her family in awe of nature's beauty.