Foz do Iguaçu was highly rated for waterfalls by 161 guests from the United States!Foz do Iguaçu Travel Guide
Brazilian Gateway to the Iguaçu Falls
One of the most popular tourist destinations in Brazil, Foz do Iguaçu is located on the Brazilian side of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Iguaçu Falls. Lying on the triple frontier between Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, it also has the Parque das Aves (Birds Park), the Itaipú Dam, and access to cheap shopping in the Paraguayan tax-free city of Ciudad del Este.
The word Iguaçu derives from the native Guaraní language, meaning “big water.” The spectacular falls are part of the natural frontier between Argentina and Brazil, and include 275 individual falls spread over a mile in both countries, with a maximum height of 260 feet. Its water flow can be three times that of the Niagara.
Starting as a small village, Foz grew thanks to the flow of tourists, the construction of the bridges to Paraguay and Argentina, and the work on the Itaipú Dam and Hydroelectric Plant. Some of the best hotels in Foz do Iguaçu are located along the road to the national park. Nonetheless, most Foz do Iguaçu hotels are located in and around the central area.
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What Guests Said About Foz do Iguaçu:
GÖKÇE
Turkey
10
It may be the most beautiful thing I have seen.
It may be the most beautiful thing I have seen. We were so stupid that we had only 1 day in the falls so we could only see Brazilian time. You should have at least 2 days.
I recommend you to stay near the falls in order not to spend time with transportation.
Bertha
United Arab Emirates
10
If you want to move to downtown you can take line 120, the...
If you want to move to downtown you can take line 120, the bus stop is about 200m of the main entrance. Right in front of parque das aves. The ride is about 30 min long, the same bus takes you to the airport. You pay only Rs3.45
BJ New Zealand
New Zealand
10
We had 3 nights there arriving 2.
We had 3 nights there arriving 2.00pm first day and doing a tour of the Argentina side the first full day and the Brazilian side the second full day which was walking distance from our hotel and also went to the Worlds largest bird aviary. We flew out midday the third day. If you wanted to have a look around the area of the township etc you would need to factor in another day to do this even if you were staying in the town area because of travelling to the falls and back. We didn't have enough time to explore the town etc which was a shame, but the falls was our reason for being in the area so we are happy at what we were able to achieve
The boat ride in the falls is well worth doing as a extra and would recommend to get the true and full value of your trip there that you have to see both sides of the falls as it is a place you would probably only go to once in a lifetime and there a sights on both sides that are exceptional
Augustinus Wilhelmus
Netherlands
8.0
A technical visit to the Itaipu dam is a must for all...
A technical visit to the Itaipu dam is a must for all visitors next to the waterfalls. I have visited the falls 3 times and every time it is a good experience. Do not forget to take the boat trip, it feels like a movie track.
Ricarda
Germany
8.0
City is rather ugly, only the Falls are spectacular.
City is rather ugly, only the Falls are spectacular. But I would recommend to stay on the Argentinian side as Puerto Iguazu has much more of a village feeling. Than see the argentinian Falls side first day...Than catch the bus to the Falls second day from the busstation there...Foz is just ugly and noisy.
Luis Sergio
Brazil
10
Amazing and remarkable place.
Amazing and remarkable place. If you have a ? to go or not go, the answer is YES, GO!
City is cute, good bars and restaurants, Iguaçu Park is pay-less and also Bird Park very nice. I wish have a few days more to enjoy all atractions.
“Good for the price. Breakfast is good. Rooms are spacious. Good location. You may buy turistic packages at the hotel. I got a group with me and it worked fine.”
“Best hostel I have stayed in. We had a private double and it was more like a boutique hotel than a hostel.
Spotlessly Clean, comfortable bed, hot water. The bar area has a nice vibe and the bartender is so nice! Pretty good breakfast buffet, good location, quiet.
All round great value, couldn't fault the place.
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“There was 24 hour room service which helped us when we got back late to the hotel and was hungry. There is also a tourist help desk where they help you plan your trip to Iguassu Falls and other things around the area.”
“Beautifully designed modern cottages, great AC, very comfortable bed and bath. Literally walking distance to Foz do Iguacu National Park. Great opportunity to experience a small , well run organic farm and enjoy the products of the farm prepared deliciously by an on site chef at very reasonable prices. The best aspect of our stay was the superb hospitality of the warm and helpful staff. The owner Guilherme was charming and enthusiastically conducted a very informative tour of the farm.”
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