Puerto Iguazú

Getting there

By train The train is not operating.

By plane 1 Aeropuerto International Cataratas del Iguazu (Mayor Carlos Eduardo Krause Airport IGR IATA) (close to the waterfalls and to the city of Puerto Iguazu). There are several flights a day from Buenos Aires on Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi, and JetSmart. If you're coming from Europe, Air Europa flies from Madrid and Asuncion. (updated Sep 2024) Go from the airport to town:

Bus. Turn left getting out of the terminal, look for a bus stop with a “transporte publico” sign. One way ticket to the city bus terminal is around 6 USD in March 2026 (8000 pesos). The ride takes approximately 30 minutes from the airport to the final stop of the city bus terminal. Cash only. Taxi. In the arrivals hall there is a desk for a transfer (remis) to any hotel in Puerto Iguazú. Minibus. Inside the terminal you can buy a ticket and catch the bus in the front of the airport to the bus terminal. If you are staying near the city center, the bus will drop you off at your hotel. Go from bus terminal to the airport:

taxi: You can ask the taxi desk at the terminal to call a taxi for you. minibus: You can book via the WhatsApp number provided on the Minibus ticket on the way in. Alternatively your hostel can reserve it in advance. bus: You can take the bus from the bus terminal. It leaves every hour (Dec 2022). Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (Brazil) (IGU IATA) is another way in but from Brazil. Some people travel to Foz do Iguaçu International Airport but stay on Puerto Iguazu (Argentina). There is an immigration point between Argentina and Brazil, so keep all the documents they give you at the airport and at immigration. The cost of going by taxi from Foz do Iguaçu International Airport in Brazil to Puerto Iguazu is around US$40. You can ask for a taxi inside the airport and pay cash or on credit card. Taxi drivers know the immigration regulations so they will walk you by the customs to enter Argentina. By taxi the drive is no more than

Getting around

A bus leaves every 20 minutes on the quarter hour from the bus terminal to the entrance on the Argentine side of the falls. Most hotels have the timetable. Tell the bus driver if you want to stop along the way. Frequent buses cross the border to Foz do Iguaçu where you can change to a bus to the Brazilian side of the falls There is an hourly bus to the Brazilian side of the falls operated by Rio Uruguay at the bus terminal. Some buses cross to Ciudad del Este without stopping in Brazil (hence, no need for Brazilian border control) There is a ferry crossing directly to Paraguay (look for the sign on the corner Av. Missiones and Brasil). About hourly during daylight. As of October 2023, the ferry is operating. On the Paraguayan side walk up to the main street and take any bus going to the right (don't believe "Taxi" drivers telling you there is no bus, they are just up to overcharging you). You can pay the ride in pesos. When you arrive at the roundabout about half an hour later you are in the centre of Ciudad del Este, for the bus terminal you have to get off earlier. Taxis operate with fixed prices which makes the distance to both parks from your hotel irrelevant. Round trips are advertised as double but most taxi drivers will do the trip for a discount if asked. Do not be amazed if the very same driver waits for you for hours. Taxi drivers will store your luggage in their taxi while waiting. As of October 2025, a taxi from one end of town to the other cost about ARS 7,000-10,000. Uber offered a lower price but didn't seem to have any drivers.

See

Three Borders Monument (Hito Tres Fronteras) (walk down Av. Tres Fronteras). Have a look at Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay all at a glimpse from this very scenic viewpoint, while cargo freighters slowly make their way along the water. Brazil and Paraguay have their own markers (you can see each one from the others if you have binoculars), but Argentina's is debatably the best one to visit, since entry is free (unlike Brazil's), it's on higher ground than the other two, and you can get the Brazil-Paraguay suspension bridge in the same picture. Free. Iguazú National Park (Google Maps), [email protected]. Ticket booth 8AM-4:15PM. See main Iguaçu Falls article. To the north of the province of Misiones, on the border with Brazil, are the majestic Iguazú Falls: one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and, undoubtedly, one of the most spectacular places in Latin America. Both its location in the middle of the jungle and its enormous volume of water and numerous waterfalls make them an unforgettable place and a must-see on any trip to Argentina. The National Park was created in 1934 and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984. It also received the mention of Area of ​​Importance for the Protection of Birds (AICA). AS$5,500. (updated Jan 2023) Güira Oga. 09:00-16:45 (winter); 08:30-18:30 (summer). Visit a refuge of animals such as the toucan, a caiman and more rescued animals. Visit is with a tour that last nearly 1:30-1:45 hours. They try to nurse them back to nature but since penalties are still almost non-existent, the trade in wildlife in Argentina continues undisturbed. The same bus to the waterfalls can stop there. (updated Feb 2020) Indigenous villages. On the jungly area just east of town, intermingled with nice hotels (but not easily visible from the road) are a few native communities with official status as indigenous reserves that offer tourist activities such as cultural tours, hiking, and horseback riding. Names of the communities incl

Do

1 Jardin de los Picaflores (The Garden of Hummingbirds), Fray Luis Beltran 150. 09:00 - 18:00. Be sure to stop by this beautiful, peaceful little garden which is full of hummingbirds. The owner has been placing feeders for wild birds for 40 years. None are in a cage. Great photo opportunities abound. There are other birds, as well, but the different types of hummingbirds that come to feed, perch and just fly around is amazing. It is a great place to sit and watch and reflect. (There are no other services inside, and advance reservations are preferred.) ARS10,000. (updated Oct 2025)

Buy

Souvenirs are sold in the street and in many shops There are two money changers on Av. V. Aguirre (downtown)

Eat

The town is fully of tourist restaurants.

La Rueda, Av. Cordoba. Excellent food, and probably the best restaurant in Puerto Iguazú esthetically. The Pollo al Diablo (Chicken Devil's Style) is delicious. English spoken. Accepts credit cards. Tatu Carreta, Av. Victoria Aguirre 773, ☏ +54 3757 42-5748. Formerly La Vitrina, this Churrasco steakhouse is a place where you might try asado prepared on the big outdoor barbecue. They have good salads, pasta, empanadas, etc. Also consider bife de chorizo and asado de tira for a real taste of Pampas tastes. Aqva, Av. Córdoba y Carlos Thays, ☏ +54 3757 422064. Excellent food, many options of dishes with local river fish and Argentinian beef, of course. Extensive wine list. Reservati