Brazil
Brazil, due to its privileged geographic location, is one of the world's top ranking countries in terms of biodiversity. It shelters approximately 20% of the world's known species and it is covered with 30% of the world's existing tropical forests and also here you find 8% of the river waters.

The meaning of Iguassu Falls in:
English (Iguassu Falls), Spanish (Cataratas del Iguazú), Portuguese (Cataratas do Iguaçu), Guarani (Y-guazú).

Where to stay in Iguassu Falls?
We are in a three-border country. People prefer to stay in Brazil or Argentina. In Brazil there are more facilities and one can still be close to all three countries. Due to the inflation in Argentina prices for lodge are quite similar on both sides. In the summer and in the winter it is worth paying a little extra for air-conditioning.

Stay for how long?
A minimum of two nights (is you are on a budget three nights) must be spent in Iguassu Falls in order to see the main attractions. In the past it was possible to see the sights and spend only one night, but now, because of a new system, more time is necessary to see both sides of the falls. A one night stay allows the visitor to see only half of the attractions and, even so, the visitor will be very tired on the next leg of his journey. A tight schedule can also cause worries about flights; many times flights can arrive late causing the visitor to miss something.

Also, on rainy days it is impossible to see the rainbows which form over the falls on sunny days. The best travel agents recommend two nights, but if additional attractions are added to the itinerary, such as the Jesuit Missions in Argentina and Paraguay or any of the other options in the area, it’s advisable to spend an extra day. Iguassu Falls is a wonderful green spot to relax in. Make your visit here unforgettable; don’t rush yourself.

Best time to come
The world’s weather is changing; we can see heavy rain when the seasons change (between April and May or September and October) or during the summer. It changes year to year a lot. Temperatures were 3º C above average for the winter period in 2006 (global warming). The weather is becoming unpredictable. It rains regularly in the area (2.000 mm), but, even so, 70% of the days throughout the year are sunny. So, it is very likely that each visitor has a good chance to see the beautiful rainbows that form over the falls!

In 2008 the water level it was little above of the regular level. In May and June of 2008 we had plenty of rain and the Iguassu Falls were gorgeous. In November the water level was great too. At the end of December the water level was low. In the beginning of 2009 it was no so great anymore until April. From May to November water level was above the normal level (plenty of rain). In 2009 the rain was above the average in the last 30 years.

Brazilians and Argentineans are on vacation in January and February (summer vacation) and also for two weeks in July. Holy weeks and long weekends are busy; like Easter time.
Spring: September, October and November (pleasant and also hot)
Summer: December, January and February (extremely hot)
Autumn: March, it is hot, April and May (pleasant temperatures)
Winter: June, July and August (sometimes it can be cold)

It’s warm
In December, January, February and some times March the temperatures are very high. We are located at approximately 200 meters above sea level. Annual average temperature is 21º C. Summer average temperature is 29º C.

It’s cold
Be prepared for cold weather between June and August; its wintertime in South America. Cold fronts come and go in three or four days. Iguassu Falls is a subtropical area; it’s advisible to have a warm jacket with you. We are located about 190 miles south of the Tropic of Capricorn. Winter average temperature is 16º C.

If you need help
Instead of asking for information on the street, go to one of the travel agencies in Iguassu Falls. Travel agents usually speak English and are more knowledgable in the area of tourism and, therefore, are better able to help visitors.

Internet Access in Brazil
Most hotels and inns offer Internet access. There are many places in downtown with Internet access it is easy to find one.

Microinfo (Phone 35238381)
928 Marechal Floriano Peixoto (Central Square)
Downtown

US-net (Phone 35232289)
549 Avenida Brasil (near Safira Casa de Câmbio)
In this place there are telephone booths and a callback system.
Downtown

Information Office
In Brazil
0800 451516 Info by phone (also free from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.)

There are 5 information bureaus in Iguassu Falls, Brazil:
- at the interestate bus station (Rodoviaria) open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.;
- at the airport, open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. to midnight;
- at the local city bus station TTU, (info about the local busses), open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m,
- at Brazilian border on the way to Argentina, open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (some times it is closed)

The main Iguassu Falls Tourism Bureau (Secretaria de Turismo) is located 50 meters from the Igreja Matriz (the Catholic Cathedral of Iguassu Falls) and is open from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and also on weekends. Phone 0800 451516 (toll-free if you are in Brazil).

In Argentina
In Puerto Iguassu information is available at the Information Bureau located at 396 Victoria Aguirre Street (open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m).; phone: 420800. There is also an information booth at the local bus station.

In Paraguay
At the Post Office - Phone: 510332
Alejo Garcia / Democratico
Ciudad del Este

Avoid walking on the Friendship Bridge (BR – PY) and also on the Tancredo Neves Bridge (BR – AR) carrying on luggage, it is not safe.

Hostelling
In Brazil
Hostel Paudimar Centro - Phone: 30285503 and 35745503
820 Antonio Raposo (watch out when carrying on luggage).
Downtown (3 blocks from Macdonalds)
Foz do Iguassu
info@paudimarfalls.com.br

Hostel Paudimar Campestre - Phone: 35296061
Km 12.5 Rodovia das Cataratas
On the way to the Iguassu Falls
Foz do Iguassu
info@paudimar.com.br

Hostel Natura - Phone: 35296949
Av. Das Cataratas, KM 12,5 - Remanso Grande District - Alameda Buri, 333
On the way to the Iguassu Falls
info@hostelnatura.com

In Argentina
Hostel Uno
116 Fray Luis Beltrán - Puerto Iguazú
Phone: (+54 3757) 420529
residencial1@yahoo.com

Hostel Iguazú Falls
Av. Guarani N°70 - Puerto Iguazú
Tel.: 03757-421295
info@hosteliguazufalls.com

Hostel-Inn
Ruta 12 Km 5 - Puerto Iguazú
Phone: (+54 3757) 421823 / 420156
info@hostel-inn.com

Sumaj
145 Andresito - Puerto Iguazú
Phone: (+54 3757) 420995
info@sumajhostel.com.ar

Marcopolo Inn
158 Cordoba - Puerto Iguazú
Phone: (+54 3757) 425575
iguazu@marcoploinn.com.ar

In Paraguay
There is no hostel in Ciudad del Este
Hotel Munich (budget) - Phone: 500347
Emiliano Fernandéz / Capitán Miranda
Ciudad del Este

Brazilian side of the Falls
Open daily from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. during the winter (April 1st to September 30th), 09:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m. during the summer (October 1st to March 31th).
To visit the falls, catch the Parque Nacional bus in Iguassu Falls City (R$ 2.20). Upon arriving at the National Park bus stop, enter the new visitors’ center. After buying tickets (R$ 37,00 each for adults and R$ 6,15 each for children under 12 years old) take 10 minutes of your time at the Brazilian entrance there are displays with information about the National Parks in Brazil and the eco-systems that can be found in this country rich in natural resources. Also displayed is information about the Iguassu National Park and the animals and birds of the area. Special double-decker buses shuttle visitors to the falls area. These buses arrive and depart every 20 minutes. The buses stop first at the Safari Boat Trip site; secondly at the beginning of the observation trail (in front of the Hotel das Cataratas - Orient Express) which leads to the largest of the falls and also to the Rappelling and Rafting stations, the area called Devil’s Throat; and thirdly at the restaurants and souvenir shops located at the end of the trail.
On the way, there is also the Poço Preto Trail (Black Well Trail and Bananeiras Trail). If you want to take these tours, you need to ask the driver to stop there. If the park it is busy try to use a taxi or a tour company.

Argentinean side of the Falls
To see the entire area, one must plan a full day in the Argentinean park, which is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the autumn and winter (March 16 to September 15th), 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during spring and summer (September 16th to March 15th).

To visit the falls, catch the Parque Nacional bus in Puerto Iguazu Argentina (P$ 5.00). At the entrance to the Iguazu National Park, a fee of P$ 85,00 per person is charge (free for disables). In addition, P$ 4,00 is charged per car and P$ 9,00 per van. At the visitors’ center there is an information bureau, where a map of the area is made available. On the right side of the center is the Interpretation Area (Centro de Interpretación), where information regarding the park and local history is displayed. Also located in this area are souvenir shops and companies offering optional trips.

300 meters from the Interpretation Area is the central train station. Just before it, on the right there is an area called Green Path - Sendero Verde. From this area it is possible to reach the Upper Circuit (Circuito Superior) and the Lower Circuit (Circuito Inferior) on foot. The first train to the Upper Ciucuit (Circuito Superior) and the Lower Circuit (Circuito Inferior) departs at 8:30 a.m. (during summer at 8:00 a.m.) from the one on the left every 30 minutes. When you reach the Lower and Upper train station (Estación Cataratas) get the Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo) train which departs every 30 minutes. To San Martin Island last ferryboat departs at 3:30 p.m. (during winter) and at 4:30 p.m. (during summer), from the Lower Circuit.

Be aware that sometimes, depending on the number of visitors, Argentineans manage the trains in a different way. There are signs and people to help with information at the train stations.

There is a 50% discount on 2nd day visit at the falls in Argentina. To have it one must get the ticket stamped when leaving the park on the first day.

The last train to the Upper Circuit (Circuito Superior) and the Lower Circuit (Circuito Inferior) leaves at 4:00 p.m. The last train to Devil's Throat departs at 4:00 p.m. (spring, summer) and at 3:00 p.m. (autumn, winter). To see Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo) takes approximately two hours. After leaving the train, there will be a 1.2 km or 3/4 of a mile walkway over the Iguassu River that leads to Devil's Throat, the highlight of the falls. On windy days it is advisable to have a waterproof jacket with you. To see the Upper Circuit takes approximately one hour. To see the Lower Circuit takes also approximately one hour. If you decide to visit Saint Martin Island add one more hour. Be aware of the fact that park officials sometimes close the trails some minutes before the scheduled time.

Iguassu Falls by moonlight. Every month, on both sides of the falls (Brazil and Argentina) there are tours to see the falls by moonlight.

By bus in the Iguassu Area

There is a tourist information desk at the TTU. Depending on the destination, one can save time by taking buses outside of the TTU.

From	To	Bus name	Frequency	Price	Where to catch them
Foz do Iguassu Brazil	Parque Nacional Stop at the Airport Brazil	120 Parque Nacional Aeroporto	Every 22 minutes Sundays every 30 minutes	R$ 2,20	TTU, Av. J.K., Av. Jorge Schimmelpfeng, Av. das Cataratas, BR 469, Airport
Puerto Iguazu Argentina	Parque Nacional Iguazu Argentina	Cataratas	Every 30mi to Falls (1st) 6:30 a.m., to City Last 8:00 p.m. Full moon extended	El Pratico P$ 5,00	Terminal Bus Station Puerto Iguazu, Av. Cordoba, Av. Victoria Aguirre, Ruta 12 Full moon extended time
Puerto Iguazu Argentina	Ciudad Del Este Paraguay	Puerto Iguazu, Ciudad Del Este	Every hour Don’t get off in Brazil Direct bus	P$ 5,00	Terminal bus station of Puerto Iguazu and also Downtown Argentina, Terminal of Ciudad del Este and also downtown Paraguay
Puerto Iguazu Argentina	Ponte da Amizade Friendship Bridge Brazil	Argentina Brasil	Every 30mi 7:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m Last on Sunday 5:00 p.m.	R$ 3,00 or P$ 5,00	Terminal, Av. Victória Aguirre, Calle Cordoba - AR Av. das Cataratas, Av. Jorge Schimmelpfeng, TTU, Av. J.K. Ponte da Amizade - This bus don't cross the bridge to Paraguay
Foz do Iguassu Brazil (Ponte da Amizade)	Puerto Iguazu Argentina	Argentina Brasil	Every 30mi 8:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m.	R$ 3,00 or P$ 5,00	Ponte da Amizade Av. J.K. T TU, Av. Jorge Schimmelpfeng, Av. das Cataratas,
Foz do Iguassu Brazil	Ciudad Del Este Paraguay	Ciudad del Este	Daily every 25 minutes 6:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.	R$ 3,50	Av. Jorge Schimmelpfeng (beside the McDonald's), R. Almirante Barroso, JK In front of the TTU - Army Post
Foz do Iguassu Downtown Brazil	Itaipu Dam	Conjunto C Norte / Conjunto C Sul	Every 20 minutes	R$ 2,20	Av. J.K., TTU, Beside the Batalhão (Army Post) - best place to catch it you save 15 minutes
Rodoviária Bus Station Brazil	Foz do Iguaçu Downtown	Centro TTU must be written on the front of the bus	Every 20 minutes	R$ 2,20
Foz do Iguassu Downtown Brazil	Rodoviária Bus Station Brazil	Rodoviária must be written on the front of the bus	Every 15 minutes	R$ 2,20	Av. Jorge Shimmelpfeng (in front of McDonald's), R. Almirante Barroso, Av. J. K.
The bus timetables are different, but the last bus running in Iguassu Falls City - Brazil is at 11:55 p.m. There is a tourist information desk at the TTU. Depends of the destination one can save time taking buses out side of the TTU.

Most of the buses leave from the TTU (local terminal bus station), Av. Juscelino Kubitschek (Av. J.K.), Av. Jorge Shimmelpfeng and R. Almirante Barroso. For updated information about busses call 0800 451516 (toll-free).

R. = rua (street)
Av. = Avenida (Avenue)
TTU = Terminal de Transporte Urbano (Local Bus Station) in Iguassu, Brazil
Rodoviária or Terminal Rodoviário = Interstate Bus Station in Iguassu, Brazil

Interstate bus tickets in Brazil
To buy interstate bus tickets it is not necessary to go to the Rodoviária (Bus Station). It is more convenient to buy them downtown at the Corimeira Bureau on 2047 Almirrante Barroso Street (Phone 35233550), in front of the Hotel Internacional, downtown or on 248 Avenida Brasil (Phone 35724972).

Interstate bus tickets in Argentina
There is a interstate bus ticket bureau in Puerto Iguassu (Argentina) which can be reached by calling 3557 422722 from Iguassu Falls, Brazil. In Argentina, dial 422722. If dialing from other countries use the international country code number, 0054, plus the Argentinian area code number, 3757 (++54 3757 422722). One can also depart to Buenos Aires from Brazil. Now there are busses departing from Iguazu in Argentina to Rio and São Paulo.

There are many buses departing from Puerto Iguazu town to Posadas and Buenos Aires (Argentina). To visit the San Ignacio Ruins (the Jesuit Ruins) a direct bus to Posadas or Buenos Aires that stops at the ruins can be taken.

Interstate bus tickets in Paraguay
Interstate buses from Ciudad Del Este to Assuncion depart every 30 minutes. Some buses are not direct. At the rodoviaria (bus station) there are many different bus companies to choose from. When traveling during the summer, request an air-conditioned bus. Remember, you can also depart to Assuncion from Brazil (direct bus).

In Paraguay, to visit the Jesus and Trinidad Ruins from Ciudad del Este one must catch the bus to Encarnacion. Encarnacion is in Paraguay, but on the other side of the Parana River is Posadas, Argentina - see the Missions map. The Parana River can be crossed using the Roque Gonzales Bridge.

Airline Companies
In Brazil
TAM - Toll free 0800 123200 - Local phone: +45 35217500
Downtown, Brazil
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. - 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. (Saturdays)
www.tam.com.br

GOL - Toll free 0800 7040465 - Local phone: +45 35214230
Rodovia das Cataratas S/N at Airport
4 a.m. to 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m
www.voegol.com

TRIP - Toll free 0800 7228747 - Local phone: +45 35214248
Rodovia das Cataratas S/N at Airport
6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Trip e-mail at the IGU airport: igutk@voetrip.com.br
www.voetrip.com.br

PLUNA - Toll free in Brazil 0800-8923080
Pluna e-mail in Sao Paulo: loja.sao@flypluna.com
www.flypluna.com

In Argentina
Aerolineas Argentinas - Phone:420036
Vitoria Aguirre / Balbino Brañas - Puerto Iguazu, Argentina
E-mail: informes@aerolineas.com.ar
Call center: 0810-222-VOLAR(86527)
www.aerolineas.com.ar

LAN at the IGR airport - Phone: 424277 and 424365
There is no office at Puerto Iguazu town, Argentina
Call center: 0810 9999 LAN (526)
www.lan.com

ANDES at the IGR airport - Phone: 0810-777-ANDES (26337)
499 Av. Tres Fronteras Local 3 / esquina calle Corrientes - Local Phone: 422681
Ruta 101 - airport of Iguazu in Argentina +54 3757 1567-5357

In Paraguay
TAM (Phone: 506030 / 506034)
195 Curupayty / Euzebio Ayala - Ciudad del Este, Paraguay

TAM (Phone: +595 64 420843 / +595 983 601474 )
At AGT Airport 30 km or 19 miles from Ciudad del Este
e-mail: aeroporto.agt@tam.com.br
www.tam.com.py

Taxis
Always ask about the cost before entering a taxi. Because of language differences, misunderstandings are possible.

Luggage Lockers
In Brazil, there are luggage lockers available for renting at the IGU airport, at the entrance to the Iguassu National Park, at the coach/bus station in Foz do Iguassu and at the Itaipu Dam.
In Argentina, there are luggage lockers available for renting at the entrance to the Iguazu National Park, at Jaguar House restaurant in the Iguazu National Park and at the coach/bus station in Puerto Iguazu.

Food
Restaurante Nissei
On Saturdays at Nissei Restaurant there is grilled dourado fish.
94 Avenida JK / Travessa Julio Fazza, in front of the Corpo de Bombeiros (Fire-fighters)
Downtown, Brazil

Maria & Marias (lunch only)
1285 Avenida Brasil / in the same block of Banco do Brasil
Downtown, Brazil

Bier Garden (Brazilian food)
Av. Jorge Schimmelpfeng (in front of the MacDonald’s)
Downtown, Brazil

Mega Pizza (dinner only - rodizio de pizza)
Marechal Floriano Peixoto Street (80 meters from Rafain Choop)
Downtown, Brazil

Money
Banks are not always the best places to exchange money; they charge a USD $15.00 fee for every transaction.
We remind that currently the official bank rate it is lower than the Casa de Câmbio and people in the area uses the Casa de Câmbio to as a refers.

There are many ATMs in the Iguassu Falls area where you can conveniently and easily withdraw cash. We advise you to bring several different credit cards. It is better to call your bank and tell than that you are traveling to this area.

During the day (in Brazil) you can get no more than 1,000.00 reais (about $535.00) reais per transaction from the ATMs. During the night (from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) you can get no more than 100.00 reais from the ATMs in Brazil.
There is a Banco do Brasil ATM at IGU - Brazilian airport.
There is a Banco de La Nación ATM at IGR - Argentinean airport.
There is an ATM at the Iguazú National Park - in Argentina.
There is a Banco do Brasil ATM at Iguassu National Park entrance - in Brazil.
There is no an ATM at AGT airport - in Paraguay

Travelers Checks
Remember, a 8% fee is charged to cash travelers checks and some places and bureaus don't accept them anymore. If you bring travelers checks you may find it difficult to cash them. In the Iguassu National Park in Brazil they are accepted in the shops and kiosks - the rates depend on the place. Some travel agencies charge a fee so always ask before taking the trip.

About the credit cards
Some travel companies do not accept credit cards, only cash. It is better to bring two different credit cards MASTER CARD and Visa. Forget American express, many places don't accept it.
In this area you have a security limit to spending. If someone gets your credit card they will be in trouble. Also you can't spend a lot of money at one time - for that you need to call your bank. If you buy things in Paraguay, it's better to pay in cash. If you buy using credit cards, there is an additional fee of 10% added to the transaction. It is better to call your bank and tell than that you are traveling to this area.

In Brazil, the Real is the current currency so one can save money by using this currency, although almost all businesses, hotels and stores accept dollars.

In Argentina, prices are raising. It is better if you exchange your dollars or euros. Bring small bills. Peso is the current currency in Argentina.

In Paraguay, the Guarani is the current currency and it is also lower than the dollar, but one can use dollars instead. The prices in the shops are in dollars. On the street, prices can be in guarani, reais or dollars. It is not necessary to exchange dollars to shop in Ciudad Del Este, but if traveling further into Paraguay, the use of guarani is recommended. Bring small bills. Many places in Paraguay don't accept a hundred dollars bill.

Places to exchange money
In Brazil, better rates can be found in the downtown area. At the airports they usually give a poor rate.

In Argentina, money can be exchanged at the frontier exchange bureau from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. It is also possible to exchange money in downtown Puerto Iguazu from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (some of the exchange bureaus are closed for lunch).

In Paraguay, it is very easy to exchange money; if the exchange bureaus are closed, one can exchange money on the streets at any time.

Time
During the summer, Argentina and Paraguay are an hour behind Brazil. When it is 9 a.m. in Brazil, it is 8 a.m. in both countries.

In the three borders area, there are different commercial times
Argentina: Banks and Government offices 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Shops and business 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Brazil (Iguassu): Banks and Government offices 9:00 or 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Shops and business 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.

Paraguay (Ciudad del Este): Banks and Government offices 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Shops and business 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Banks
In Brazil
Banco do Brasil (Phone 35212525)
(10:00 a.m. to 3: p.m.)
1377 Avenida Brasil
Downtown

In Paraguay
ABN Amro Bank (Phone 500386)
(8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
Downtown

In Argentina
Banco Nacional Argentino (Phone 420007)
Avenida Victoria Aguirre
Downtown

Telephone Bureau
In Brazil
Teleposto 1
281 Rua Edmundo de Barros (a little more than a block from Avenida Brasil)
Downtown

In Argentina
Telefonica de la Terminal
At the Bus Station (Terminal de Omnibus)
Downtown

Telecentro Iguazu
294 Avenida Victoria Aguirre
Downtown

Paraguay
Antelco Telefonica
Intersection of Avenida Bernardino Caballero
And Avenida Adrian Jará

Overseas calls
There are lots of phones and Internet access places in the area. You can call also using phone cards or credit cards.
If you call from Brazil - Brazilian International Operator: English (Tool Free) (CC) 0800-7032111
If you call from Argentina - Argentinean International Operator (Tool Free) (CC) 0008054
If you call from Paraguay - Paraguayan International Operator (Tool Free) 0008018 or (CC) 00 812-800
CC stands for collect call.- AT&T from Brazil (CC) 0800-8888288

Post Office (Correios)
Brazil
Office 1
1334 Avenida Brasil
Downtown (almost in front of Banco do Brasil)
Office 2
72 Getúlio Vargas Square
Downtown (close to the information bureau)

Paraguay
Avenida Alejo Garcia / Democrático
Downtown

Argentina
380 Avenida San Martin
Downtown (close to the San Martin Square)

Electric Power
To use a computer or hairdrier one must confirm the type of electrical current.
In the Iguassu region there are two electrical power currents - in Argentina and Paraguay, 220V, and in Brazil, 110V. Some places have both voltages.

Borders
When crossing a border by bus a passport may be required so it is a good idea to carry a passport. At the border copies of passports or identification cards are not accepted. When visiting attractions on the Brazilian side it is safer to leave passports in the hotel safe. Use them only to cross borders.

It may be necessary to obtain a visa in order to visit Paraguay or Argentina. Even if one is required, many times it is possible to cross the borders without it to visit Paraguay. If you are US citizen and are planning to visit the Jesuit ruins or go further in Paraguay, a visa is required. To get it you need 2 small pictures, passport, the airline ticket and a current credit card. For further information call or try to contact your Embassy in Paraguay.

Border Slips
When arriving in Brazil, one must fill out an entry slip. When leaving Brazil it is necessary to return this entry slip, so don’t lose it. If you lose it, the fee is R$ 165.00 (approximately USD $ 95.00).

The Stamp
When visiting the falls in Argentina, be prepared to deal with the mood of the border guards; as the rules frequently change in Argentina. It is recommended that visitors have their passport stamped at the border to avoid problems. Make sure you your stamp it is clear and visible.

New rules at the Brazilian Border
Everybody, even people that are planning to visit Brazil and come back in the same day must get the passport stamped. If you need a VISA to visit Brazil you must provide it. There is no way to cross anymore without having it. This is valid only for the border between Brazil and Argentina.

If you stay longer and travel
To stay longer or travel further into Argentina or Paraguay, stop at the Brazilian side of the border and get an exit stamp, then go on to the Argentinean side where a 30- or 90-day visa will be stamped into one’s passport, some times also in Argentina they give an entry slip.

Visa
Countries whose citizens do not require visas to enter Argentina: Andorra, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Domenican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Island, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, Norway, Nederland's, New Zeland, Romania, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Santa Lucia, Santa Sede, San Vicente y Las Granadinas, Servia e Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Trinidad y Tobago, Turkey, Uruguay, United Kingdom, Venezuela.

Countries whose citizens do not require visas to enter Paraguay: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, El Salvador, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, England, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Nederland's, Panama, Peru, South Africa, Switzerland, Sweden, Uruguay and Venezuela. Note: if one is part of the EU but is traveling with the old passport (without the European Union logo on it), the authorities may charge something or require the person to apply for a visa.

Countries whose citizens do not require visas to enter Brazil: Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Check Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Guiana, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Morocco, Namibia, The Netherlands, New Zeland, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, The Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay, The Vatican and Venezuela, (last update february 2010).

Consulates

In Brazil (Iguassu Area)
Argentinean - Phone: 3574-2969 / 3574-2877
26 Travessa Eduardo Ramón Bianchi
Downtown - Mon. to Frid. - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
85851-270 Foz do Iguassu - PR
E-mail: cfdig@mrecic.gov.ar

Paraguayan - Phone: 3523-2768 / 3523-2898
738 Bartolomeu de Gusmão
901 Marechal Deodoro
Downtown - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
85851-160 Foz do Iguassu - PR
E-mail: conpyfz@compubras.com.br

Italian (agent) - Phone: 3523-8902
Pe. Giuliano Inzis
2047 Avenida Morenitas
Porto Meira District
85855-190 Foz do Iguassu - PR

French (agent) - Phone: 3523-8902
48 Rua Frederico Engel
Vila Yolanda District
85863-200 Foz do Iguassu - PR
E-mail: royal.service@fnn.net

Portuguese - Phone: 3573-6137 Fax: 3522-2615
866 Avenida José Maria de Brito
Jardin Central District (8hs to 12hs and 14hs to 18hs)
85864-320 Foz do Iguassu - PR
E-mail: bisfoz@ig.com.br

Spanish (vice) - Phone: 3028-8084 Fax: 3028-3089
882 Rua Quintino Bocaiuva
85851-130 Foz do Iguassu - PR
E-mail: info@zaragoza.com.br

In Argentina (Iguassu area)
Brazilian Vice-Consulate - Phone: 421348
264 Córdoba (8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Downtown (next to the interstate bus station) - Puerto Iguazú
E-mail: combrasil@iguazunet.com

Spanish Vice-Consulate - Phone: 420199
216 Perito Moreno (9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.)
Downtown - Puerto Iguazú

Paraguayan Consulate - Phone: 424230
375 Cordoba (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) New Address
Monday to Friday
Downtown (same street of the Brazilian consulate) - Puerto Iguazú

In Paraguay (Iguassu area)
Argentinean - Phone: 500945 Fax: 500638
Edificio China (piso 7)
Calle Boqueron / Adrian Jara (8hs to 13hs)
Downtown - Ciudad del Este
E-mail: consulado@ucic.net.py

Brazilian - Phone: 500984 Fax: 500985
205 Pampliega Avenida/Paí Perez
Downtown (8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.)
Ciudad del Este
E-mail: consulbr@telesurf.com.py

Syrian and Arabian Republic - Phone: 500514 / 500329
399 Avenida 11 de Septiembre
Downtown (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Ciudad del Este
E-mail: trillo@fnn.net

China - Phone: 500329 / 500150
Av. Del lago, s/n
Boqueiron II District (8hs to 12hs / 13hs to 17hs)
Mail box: 131
Ciudad del Este

Bookshop
The best one is Livraria Kunda (Phone: 35234606)
1473 Rua Almirante Barroso (1 block from Avenida Brasil)
Downtown, Brazil
Email: livros@livrariakunda.com.br

Bowling Center
Boulevard Shopping Center (Phone: 3523-4245 or 3523-7650)
1118 Avenida das Cataratas ( 1 mile from Downtown)
Vila Yolanda District, Brazil

Holidays in the Iguassu area
Brazil
January first - New Year's Day
February or March - Carnival
April - Holy Week and Easter
April 21st - Tiradentes Day
May first - Labor Day
May or June - Corpus Christi
June 10th - Anniversary of Foz do Iguacu (Iguassu Falls City)
June 24th - Anniversary of the Patron Saint of the City
September 7th - Independence Day
October - 12th - Anniversary of Virgem Mary Aparecida (Brazil's Patron Saint)
November 2th - The Day of the Dead
November 15th - Republic Day
December 25th - Cristmas Day

Argentina
January first - New Year's Day
April - Holy Week and Easter
May first - Labour Day
May 25th - Anniversary of the Revolution
June 20th - Flag Day
July 9th - Independence Day
August 17th - Saint Martin Day
September 10th - Anniversary of the Puerto Iguassu City
October 12th - Races Day
December 8th - Immaculate Conception Day
December 25th - Christmas Day

Paraguay
January first - New Year's Day
February 3th - Saint Blas Day, Patron Saint of Paraguay
March 1th - Day of the Heroes (Death of Marshall Lopez)
March - Holly week and Easter
May first - Labour Day
May 15th - Independence Day
May 24th - Anniversary of the Patron Saint of the Province (Maria Auxiliadora)
June 12th - Peace of the Chaco Day
August 15th - Born of the Assuncion City
September 29th - The Anniversary of the Battle of Boquerón
December 8th - Day of the Virgem de Caccupé, Matron Saint of Paraguay
December 25th - Christmas Day

Camping in Iguassu Falls - Brazil
A) Approximately 400 meters (1/4 mile) from the entrance to the Iguassu National Park (Av. das Cataratas KM 16,5) there is one camping area phone: +45 35299606 E-mail: ccb@campingclube.com.br. B) There is another one almost in front of the Bird Park near the National Park. It is the Thermal Waters (Termas Cataratas) Phone: (+45) 35296016 e 35233448. C) Another Camping is also the Pousada Internacional on 21 Rua Manêncio Martins - Vila Yolanda District - Foz do Iguassu - Phone: (+45) 35298183 - E-mail: matilde@campinginternacional.com.br D) Camping Paudimar - 201 Rua Caibi - Remanso Grande District - Foz do Iguassu - Phone: +45 35296061 - E-mail: info@paudimar.com.br

Camping in Puerto Iguazu - Argentina
A) Complejo Turistico Viejo Americano - Ruta 12 km 5 - Phone: 03757 420190 B) El Pindo - Ruta 12 Km. 3,5 - Puerto Iguazu Misiones Argentina - Phone: 03757 421795 C) El Yaguarete Ruta 12 Km. 5 - Phone: 03757 423067

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