Foz do Iguaçu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Iguazu Falls which includes landscape views and a cascade
Bird Park which includes zoo animals and bird life
Iguazu Falls which includes a cascade
Devil\'s Throat featuring a bridge and views as well as a large group of people
Bird Park showing zoo animals and dangerous animals

The majestic Iguaçu Falls, fascinating wildlife and groundbreaking engineering entertain visitors at this southern Brazilian city bordering Argentina and Paraguay.

With spectacular natural and man-made attractions, Foz do Iguaçu offers plenty to see. Located in southern Brazil on the banks of the Paraná and Iguazu rivers, the city borders both Argentina and Paraguay. The Three Borders Mark offers panoramic views of three countries at one time.

The city’s downtown has notable restaurants and bars, hotels and hostels however, many of the major tourist attractions are away from the city centre. Reach these stunning attractions by public bus or taxi or join organised tours arranged by hotels and travel agencies.

The must-see attraction is magnificent Iguaçu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Lining a horseshoe-shaped gorge are 275 individual cataracts, including the thundering 262-foot-tall (80-metre) Devil’s Throat. The falls are part of Parque Nacional do Iguaçu, a protected rainforest with myriad flora and fauna playful raccoon-like coatis implore visitors for food. Explore nature trails, boat beneath waterfalls or take a helicopter flight for incredible bird’s-eye views.

Visit Parque de Aves (Bird Park), a zoo located just outside the entrance to the waterfalls. Spot free-flying tropical birds, butterflies and more exotic species, including monkeys, reptiles and fish, as you follow trails and enter walkthrough aviaries.

North of the city centre, visit the Buddhist Temple, one of primarily Catholic Latin America’s largest Buddhist temples and home to a fascinating collection of 100 Buddha statues.

Learn how water is used to generate electricity on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Itaipu Dam, the world’s second-largest hydroelectric power plant. The Ecomuseum offers archaeological artefacts and information about the dam’s history.

Walk across the Friendship Bridge for great views of the Paraná River and tax-free shopping in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay. Plan for a brief customs stop.

As one of Brazil’s most-frequented tourist destinations, Foz do Iguaçu receives long-distance buses and flights from across South America. The city experiences a subtropical climate and therefore presents warm, humid weather year-round, although expect heavy rainfall from December through February.

Where to stay in Foz do Iguaçu

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist showing a church or cathedral, a city and street scenes

Foz do Iguacu City Centre

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Travellers come to Foz do Iguacu City Centre for its secluded waterfalls, and you can see top attractions like Rafain Churrascaria Show and Cathedral of St. John the Baptist while you're in town.

Foz do Iguacu City Centre
Bird Park which includes zoo animals and bird life

Cataratas

If you're spending some time in Cataratas, Dreams Park Show and Parque de Aves are top sights worth seeing.

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Vila Maracanã

While visiting Vila Maracanã, you might make a stop by sights like Cataratas JL Shopping Mall and ABC Stadium.

Vila Maracanã
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Vila Portes

Vila Portes might not have many top sights, but Shopping China Importados and Cataratas JL Shopping Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Vila Portes
Buddhist Temple which includes a statue or sculpture, a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Região Norte

If you're spending some time in Região Norte, Itaipu Dam and Ecomuseum are top sights worth seeing.

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Bourbon

Bourbon might not have many top sights, but Cataratas Avenue and Catuai Palladium Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bourbon

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