Foz do Iguaçu travel guide

It has unequalled natural riches such as Parque Nacional do Iguaçu (Iguaçu National Park), now a Natural Patrimony of Mankind and home to Cataratas do Iguaçu (Iguaçu Falls).

The proximity of the falls have made Foz the third most visited town in Brazil. It has no attractions of its own but is only 28 km from the falls and although there are some upmarket hotel options, the town has a greater range of cheap accommodation and restaurants. From the town it is possible to visit a number of beaches on the shores of Lake Itaipu ; the closest are at Bairro de Três Lagoas (Km 723 on BR-277), and in the municipality of Santa Terezinha do Itaipu (US$2.50), 34 km from Foz. The leisure parks have grassy areas with kiosks, barbecue sites and offer fishing as well as bathing. It is also possible to take boat trips on the lake. The bird park, Parque das Aves (Rodovia das Cataratas Km 16, US$10) is well worth visiting. It contains rare South American (and foreign) birds including various currasows, guans, parrots, macaws and toucans. These are housed in large aviaries through which you can walk, with the birds flying and hopping around you. There is also a butterfly house. The bird park is within walking distance of the Hotel San Martín. The IYHA Paudimar Falls Hostel offers a discount for its guests. The national park bus stops here, 100 m before the entrance to the falls.