Foz do Iguaçu
Brazil · Paraná · 185 m
Description
Foz do Iguaçu is a city located in the tri border region of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay and serves as the gateway to the world famous Iguaçu Falls, one of the most spectacular natural wonders on Earth. In the Iguaçu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 275 waterfalls plunge over steep basalt cliffs amid the subtropical Atlantic rainforest. The Brazilian side offers impressive panoramic views of the entire waterfall system, while other highlights include Parque das Aves, a renowned bird park, and the Itaipu Dam, one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the world. Foz do Iguaçu combines breathtaking nature, remarkable engineering, and the international atmosphere of the tri border region to create an unforgettable destination in South America.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – July
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Iguaçu Falls (Brazilian side)
- Devil's Throat (Brazilian viewpoint)
- Iguaçu National Park
- Iguazú Falls (Argentine side)(Day trip)
- Devil's Throat (Argentine side)(Day trip)
- Upper Circuit (Argentine side)(Day trip)
- Lower Circuit (Argentine side)(Day trip)
- Parque das Aves
- Macuco Safari
- Itaipu Dam
- Itaipu Panoramic Tour
- Itaipu Special Tour
- Bela Vista Biological Refuge
- Three Borders Landmark (Marco das Três Fronteiras)
- Blue Park
- Dreams Park Show
- Wax Museum
- Vale dos Dinossauros
- Wonder Park Foz
- Buddhist Temple
- Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Mosque
- Ecomuseum
- Coati and toucan watching
- Porto Canoas Restaurant
- Ciudad del Este shopping (Paraguay)(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- IGU
- Border town:
- Brazil