Foz do Iguaçu

Travel Guide

Iguazu Falls which includes a cascade and landscape views
Bird Park showing bird life and zoo animals
Iguazu Falls featuring a cascade
Devil\'s Throat which includes views and a bridge as well as a large group of people
Bird Park which includes dangerous animals and zoo 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 center. Reach these stunning attractions by public bus or taxi or join organized 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-meter) 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 center, 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 artifacts 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 which includes a small town or village, a church or cathedral and street scenes

Foz do Iguacu City Centre

4/5(11 area reviews)

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, Parque de Aves and Entrance to the Iguassu Falls are top sights worth seeing.

Cataratas
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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
Buddhist Temple which includes religious aspects, a statue or sculpture and a temple or place of worship

Região Norte

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

Região Norte
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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 Yolanda

While visiting Vila Yolanda, you might make a stop by sights like Cataratas Avenue and Adrena Kart.

Vila Yolanda
Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls
Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls
5 out of 5
Rodovia Br 469 Km 32, Iguassu National Park, Foz do Iguaçu, PR
The price is €775 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
€775
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Foz do Iguaçu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (998 reviews)
"This is a beautiful hotel with a great location inside the national park at Iguaçu falls. The staff is bery friendly and accommodating. The restaurants are excellent with unique food options. The Y restaurant is wonderful with tasty and unique meal choices. There is a lot to do and see in the area ..."

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2025

Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls
Sanma Hotel
Sanma Hotel
5 out of 5
Rodovia das Cataratas Km 21, Parque Nacional Iguaçu, Foz do Iguaçu, PR
The price is €155 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
€155
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Foz do Iguaçu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (450 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2025

Sanma Hotel
Foz Budget Hotel
Foz Budget Hotel
3 out of 5
Rua Antônio Salazar 63, Foz do Iguaçu, PR
The price is €25 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
€25
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Foz do Iguaçu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (156 reviews)
"Decent hotel for the price. But it is quite far from the city center with limited public transport."

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2025

Foz Budget Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Vila Castelo Branco
Vila Castelo Branco
2.5 out of 5
R. Castelo Branco, 1094, Foz do Iguaçu, PR
Stay at this aparthotel in Foz do Iguaçu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Cataratas Avenue and Triple Frontier are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (30 reviews)
"It has a beautiful view, is a lovely place, and is quite. The goat communicated excellently"

Reviewed on 29 May 2023

Vila Castelo Branco
Casa com Piscina e Churrasqueira
Casa com Piscina e Churrasqueira
3 out of 5
Av. Florianópolis, 362, Foz do Iguaçu, PR
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Foz do Iguaçu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Friendship Bridge and Cataratas ...
Casa com Piscina e Churrasqueira
Casa Completa & Confortável
Casa Completa & Confortável
3 out of 5
Av. Florianópolis, 422, Foz do Iguaçu, PR
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Foz do Iguaçu. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Friendship Bridge and Cataratas ...
Casa Completa & Confortável
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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