Getting Around, Foz do Iguacu Travel, Transport and Car Rental

(Foz do Iguacu, Paraná, Brazil)

Although Foz do Iguacu does not feature its own municipal bus transport system as such, there are actually several private companies operating in the city, with identical fares. Buses provide a simple way to travel between the main places of interest around Foz do Iguacu, while those heading to either Argentina or Paraguay should bear in mind any border-crossing requirements.

To enter Paraguay you must have a visa in order to cross the border. These are easy to obtain and this process usually takes no more than 24 hours. If you are intending to travel into Argentina, then you will be pleased to learn that no such visa is needed for most nationalities, although if in any doubt, do check first.

Cataratas del Iguacu International Airport (IGR) / Arriving by Air

Address: Avenida das Cataratas, Foz do Iguacu, Paraná, Brazil, BR
Tel: +55 045 574 1744
The Cataratas del Iguacu International Airport is located just 13 km / 8 miles to the south-east of central Foz do Iguacu and serves as an important gateway into the state of Paraná. Around 700,000 people now use this airport each year, many of which are tourists flying in simply to marvel at the wonders of the Iguacu Falls. Also often referred to as Mayor Carlos Eduardo Krause Airport, this facility sees regular flights to and from Asunción (Paraguay), Buenos Aires, Cordoba and Salta (Argentina), and Lima (Peru), as well as a handful of Brazilian destinations, including Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.

Car Rental

Car rental is most popular with tourists wishing to head outside of Foz do Iguacu, to explore the surrounding attractions. The BR-277 highway heads in a north-easterly direction, passing Santa Terezinha de Itaipu, Sao Miguel do Iguacu, Medianeira and Matelandia along the way and ultimately reaching Curitiba (635 km / 395 miles), before joining the BR-116 to Sao Paulo (1,050 km / 652 miles) and Rio de Janeiro (1,500 km / 932 miles). To the west, the Pan American Highway connects Ciudad del Este, Centro Urbano de Minga Guazu and Yguazu.

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Buses and Coaches

Tel: +55 045 3522 3336
The majority of city bus routes now travel through a central transport hub and also connect a number of outlying attractions, such as the Parque Nacional do Iguacu and nearby Ciudad del Este. A long-distance bus station is available should you need to travel further afield, being located just under 5 km / 3 miles from the city centre. The most popular Brazilian destinations include Curitiba (ten hours), Florianopolis (14 hours), Rio de Janeiro (22 hours) and Sao Paulo (16 hours), as well as Buenos Aires (20 hours) in Argentina.

Taxis

Taxis are a useful mode of transport for short distances and many use taxi cabs to cross the Friendship Bridge (Ponte da Amizade) into Ciudad del Este. For longer distances, the cost is generally prohibitive and most tourists simply use taxis to travel between places of interest.