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Both sides of the falls

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Foz do Iguaçu, Argentina and Paraguay made simple

Organise days, border crossings, documents, shopping and budget in one place — with official sources and verification dates.

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Where the trip happens

Waterfalls, a giant dam, birds and three countries within a few kilometres.

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FAQ

Questions before you go

Are two days enough for Foz do Iguaçu?

Two days let you see the Brazilian side of the Falls, Parque das Aves and either Itaipu or the Triple Frontier Landmark. To include the Argentine side without rushing, consider at least three days.

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How much time should I set aside for the Argentine side?

Plan for the whole day. Besides the park trails, factor in the time for the bridge crossing and immigration, both ways.

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Can family members combine their allowances?

No. According to the Receita Federal, exemptions are individual and non-transferable and cannot be combined, not even among family members.

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Where is the Foz do Iguaçu airport?

Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (code IGU) is on Rodovia das Cataratas, between the city center and Iguaçu National Park.

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How long does a visit to the Brazilian side take?

The main visit usually fits into half a day. The main trail is about 1.5 km long, and park buses take you from the visitor center to the trailhead.

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How this guide works

Sources and methodology

  • Border, customs and opening-hour information comes from official sources and shows the date it was last verified.

  • When a piece of information passes its review date, we warn that it may be out of date.

  • Advertising and partner links are always labelled.

  • Independent travel guide. It does not represent the city government, the National Park, Brazil’s Receita Federal or Federal Police, or any Brazilian, Argentine or Paraguayan authority.

A guide for organizing your trip, not just for inspiration

Foz do Iguaçu sits on the Triple Frontier. Within a few kilometers you will find the Brazilian and Argentine sides of the Falls, Puerto Iguazú in Argentina and Ciudad del Este in Paraguay. That opens up many possibilities, but it also raises practical questions: how many days to set aside, in what order to visit, which documents to bring for each crossing, how the shopping allowance works and how much the trip might cost.

This guide answers those questions with tools and checklists. Information that changes often — documents, customs, opening hours, prices — comes from official sources and shows the date it was verified.