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Outdoors Brazilian side, Iguazú

Parque Nacional do Iguaçu

An outdoor spot in Brazilian side, Iguazú, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Parque Nacional do Iguaçu in Brazilian side, Iguazú
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Why go

Brazilian side with a panoramic trail facing the main falls and a walkway into the spray.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Iguazú, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Itaipu Dam, 7.7 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Brazilian side
Price
$$
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Iguazú, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Itaipu Dam

    Huge hydroelectric dam on the Brazil–Paraguay border with panoramic and technical tours.

    Sight · 7.7 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Hito Tres Fronteras

    Lookout where Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay meet at the river junction.

    Sight · 8.7 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Aqva Restaurant

    Puerto Iguazú restaurant serving river fish like surubí and regional dishes.

    Food · 9.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    El Quincho del Tío Querido

    Busy parrilla in Puerto Iguazú with grilled meats and live music most nights.

    Food · 10 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Parque das Aves

    Bird park beside the Brazilian park entrance with walk-in aviaries of toucans and macaws.

    Sight · 15 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Iguazú National Park

    Argentine side of the falls with upper and lower circuits on catwalks through the jungle.

    Outdoors · 23 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Parque Nacional do Iguaçu is a stop on our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Iguazú

Another curated outdoor spot in Iguazú. See the full Iguazú guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Iguazú run from 22°C in July to 32°C in January; October is usually the wettest month. For Parque Nacional do Iguaçu itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Iguazú from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Iguazú weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil
Coordinates
-25.51651, -54.58540
Destination
Iguazú, Argentina
Website
cataratasdoiguacu.com.br

Parque Nacional do Iguaçu: quick answers

How much time do you need at Parque Nacional do Iguaçu?

Plan on about 3 hours at Parque Nacional do Iguaçu. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Parque Nacional do Iguaçu?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Half a day is enough here.

Where is Parque Nacional do Iguaçu?

Parque Nacional do Iguaçu is at Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil, in Brazilian side. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Parque Nacional do Iguaçu?

Parque Nacional do Iguaçu appears on Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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