Foz do Iguaçu

Travel Guide

Iguazu Falls featuring a waterfall and landscape views
Bird Park featuring bird life and zoo animals
Iguazu Falls showing a cascade
Devil\'s Throat featuring views and a bridge as well as a large group of people
Bird Park which includes 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 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-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 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 featuring religious elements, a small town or village and a city

Foz do Iguacu City Centre

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Foz do Iguacu City Centre is known for its secluded waterfalls, and you can plan a trip to Rafain Churrascaria Show and Cathedral of St. John the Baptist while you're in town.

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

Cataratas

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

Cataratas
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Vila Maracanã

If you're spending some time in Vila Maracanã, Cataratas JL Shopping Mall and ABC Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Vila Maracanã
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Vila Portes

Though Vila Portes might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Shopping China Importados and Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Mosque.

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

Região Norte

While visiting Região Norte, you might make a stop by sights like Itaipu Dam and Buddhist Temple.

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Vila Yolanda

If you're spending some time in Vila Yolanda, Cataratas Avenue and Adrena Kart are top sights worth seeing.

Vila Yolanda
 Luz Hotel by Castelo Itaipava

Luz Hotel by Castelo Itaipava

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Gustavo Dobrandino Da Silva 145, Foz do Iguaçu, PR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $53 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
CA $53
CA $62 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Foz do Iguaçu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
ótimo custo benefício.
"Excelente custo benefício. No início fiquei com uma impressão ruim porque fica ao lado da Rodoviária, mas depois, nem lembrava disso. Achei super seguro."

Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2025

Luz Hotel by Castelo Itaipava
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 CA $936 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
CA $936
CA $1,084 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,005 reviews)
World class perfection.
"One of the finest hotels in the world and the best hotel that I have ever stayed at. Exquisite attention to detail. The staff go out of their way to make sure everything you wish for is done. They are kind, attentive, and courteous without being overbearing. Just a remarkable experience. Everything ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2025

Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls
Rede Andrade Mirante Hotel

Rede Andrade Mirante Hotel

3 out of 5
Avenida República Argentina, 672, Centro, Foz do Iguaçu, PR
The price is CA $27 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
CA $27
CA $28 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Foz do Iguaçu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Cataratas Avenue and ...
7.6/10 Good! (785 reviews)
"Really loved the hotel. Nice and helpful staff. Clean rooms, amazing breakfast, great location"

Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2020

Rede Andrade Mirante 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 Dumont Residencial

Vila Dumont Residencial

2.5 out of 5
Rua Santos Dumont,1573, Foz do Iguaçu, PR
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Foz do Iguaçu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cataratas Avenue ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (87 reviews)
"Bien en relacion al precio."

Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2025

Vila Dumont Residencial
Vila Nóbrega Residencial

Vila Nóbrega Residencial

2.5 out of 5
R. Padre Manoel de Nóbrega 84, Foz do Iguaçu, PR
Stay at this aparthotel in Foz do Iguaçu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Friendship Bridge and Cataratas Avenue are ...
8/10 Very Good! (21 reviews)
"Todo excelente"

Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2023

Vila Nóbrega Residencial
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 Friendship Bridge are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (35 reviews)
"It has a beautiful view, is a lovely place, and is quite. The goat communicated excellently"

Reviewed on May 29, 2023

Vila Castelo Branco
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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