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Foz do Iguaçu itinerary: the essentials in 1, 2 or 3 days
The order that makes sense — no rushing and without missing the main attractions
With 1 day in Foz, the choice is the Falls on the Brazilian side + the Parque das Aves. With 2 days, you add the Argentine side of the Falls. With 3 days, in come Itaipu, the Marco das Três Fronteiras at sunset and shopping in Ciudad del Este or at the Argentine Duty Free.
1 day (the essentials):
- Morning: Falls, Brazilian side (tickets) — 3-4h of trails
- Early afternoon: Parque das Aves, at the park entrance (guide)
- Late afternoon: Marco das Três Fronteiras for sunset (hours)
2 days (both sides):
- Day 1 as above
- Day 2: the entire Argentine side (fares) — Upper, Lower and Garganta del Diablo circuits; go early (how to go by bus)
3 days (the complete border):
- Days 1 and 2 as above
- Day 3: Itaipu in the morning (tours) + an afternoon of shopping in Ciudad del Este (documents and allowance) or at the Argentine Duty Free + the Buddhist Temple if you still have the energy
Logistics tips: check the best time of year, the week's weather and today's exchange rate before settling the order of your days — heavy rain changes the appeal of the boat ride, and a good rate changes the shopping day.
Source: a newsroom compilation based on Marco Três's verified guides
Frequently asked questions
- How many days do I need in Foz do Iguaçu?
- The essentials fit in 1 day (Brazilian Falls + Parque das Aves), both sides of the Falls call for 2, and the complete experience with Itaipu and shopping calls for 3.
- What to do in 1 day in Foz do Iguaçu?
- The Falls on the Brazilian side in the morning, Parque das Aves in the early afternoon and sunset at the Marco das Três Fronteiras.
- In what order should you visit the two sides of the Falls?
- The Brazilian panorama first (to understand the whole), the Argentine immersion the next day — the Argentine park gives 50% off on the second consecutive day of visits to it.
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