Puerto Iguazú is a tourist city in the northeast of Argentina at the Triborder with Paraguay and Brazil. It mainly serves the needs of the tourists visiting the Iguaçu Falls close-by.
- Three Frontiers Landmark. Have a look at Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay all at a glimpse, while cargo freighters slowly make their way along the water. Free.
- Iguaçu Falls . One of the great natural wonders of the world.
- Güira Oga. 09:00-16:45 (winter); 08:30-18:30 (summer). Visit a refugee of animals such as the toucan, a caiman and a lot more! There is a bus that goes from the center. Ask your hostel or in the bus station. AR$35.
Three Frontiers Landmark. Have a look at Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay all at a glimpse, while cargo freighters slowly make their way along the water. Free.
Güira Oga. 09:00-16:45 (winter); 08:30-18:30 (summer). Visit a refugee of animals such as the toucan, a caiman and a lot more! There is a bus that goes from the center. Ask your hostel or in the bus station. AR$35.
- Jardin de los Picaflores (The Garden of Hummingbirds), Fray Luis Beltran 150. 09:00 - 18:00. Be sure to stop by this beautiful, peaceful little garden which is full of hummingbirds. Great photo opportunities abound. There are other birds, as well, but the different types of hummingbirds that come to feed, perch and just fly around is amazing. Being allowed to hold a feeder in the palm of your hand gives an up close encounter with birds landing on outstretched fingers. You won't be disappointed; it is a great place to sit and watch and reflect. Good things come in small packages! AR$40.
Jardin de los Picaflores (The Garden of Hummingbirds), Fray Luis Beltran 150. 09:00 - 18:00. Be sure to stop by this beautiful, peaceful little garden which is full of hummingbirds. Great photo opportunities abound. There are other birds, as well, but the different types of hummingbirds that come to feed, perch and just fly around is amazing. Being allowed to hold a feeder in the palm of your hand gives an up close encounter with birds landing on outstretched fingers. You won't be disappointed; it is a great place to sit and watch and reflect. Good things come in small packages! AR$40.
- Souvenirs are sold in the street and in many shops
- There are two money changers on Av. V. Aguirre (downtown)
Souvenirs are sold in the street and in many shops
There are two money changers on Av. V. Aguirre (downtown)
- La Rueda, Av. Cordoba. Excellent food, and probably the best restaurant in Puerto Iguazú esthetically. The Pollo al Diablo (Chicken Devil's Style) is delicious. English spoken. Accepts credit cards.
- La Vitrina, Av. Victoria Auirre 773, +54 3757-422165. Go there for the Asado prepared on the big outdoor barbecue. They have good salads, pasta, empanadas, etc. But the bife de chorizo and asado de tira is what set La Vintrina apart from other places.
- Aqva, Av. Córdoba y Carlos Thays, +54 03757 422064. Excellent food, many options of dishes with local river fish and Argentinian beef, of course. Extensive wine list. Reservations recommended on weekends. Opens everyday for lunch and dinner. Accepts major credit cards.
La Rueda, Av. Cordoba. Excellent food, and probably the best restaurant in Puerto Iguazú esthetically. The Pollo al Diablo (Chicken Devil's Style) is delicious. English spoken. Accepts credit cards.
La Vitrina, Av. Victoria Auirre 773, +54 3757-422165. Go there for the Asado prepared on the big outdoor barbecue. They have good salads, pasta, empanadas, etc. But the bife de chorizo and asado de tira is what set La Vintrina apart from other places.
Aqva, Av. Córdoba y Carlos Thays, +54 03757 422064. Excellent food, many options of dishes with local river fish and Argentinian beef, of course. Extensive wine list. Reservations recommended on weekends. Opens everyday for lunch and dinner. Accepts major credit cards.
- La Barranca, nice place near both rivers and the Three Frontiers Landmark (Marco das três fronteira), nice people and live music at weekends.
At the feria up from Av. Brasil there are many stalls to have a cheap drink.
- Feirinha, Av. Brasil. 16:00-late. A rather Brazilian market (expect a lot of Portuguese signs and menus and Brazilian food) of delicatessens that puts out tables around 16:00 and sells cheap beers (AR$70 for 1 L) and picadas (snack plates like salami, cheese, olives), with a few serving steaks, Brazilian grills, empanadas and similar. A cheap and cheerful way to watch the local nightlife.
La Barranca, nice place near both rivers and the Three Frontiers Landmark (Marco das três fronteira), nice people and live music at weekends.
Feirinha, Av. Brasil. 16:00-late. A rather Brazilian market (expect a lot of Portuguese signs and menus and Brazilian food) of delicatessens that puts out tables around 16:00 and sells cheap beers (AR$70 for 1 L) and picadas (snack plates like salami, cheese, olives), with a few serving steaks, Brazilian grills, empanadas and similar. A cheap and cheerful way to watch the local nightlife.
- Brazil Vice Consulate of Brazil, Av. Cordoba 264 C 3370, +54 3757 420-192. Brazilian visas can be obtained here. As of Jan 2012, you need a bank statement, proof of entry (flight/bus ticket) and exit (from the North/South American continent is OK, i.e. a flight out of New York is OK), printed online form and a photo. Processing in one day, 90-day multiple entry given. (AR$161 for Australians.) New Zealanders pay slightly less.
Brazil Vice Consulate of Brazil, Av. Cordoba 264 C 3370, +54 3757 420-192. Brazilian visas can be obtained here. As of Jan 2012, you need a bank statement, proof of entry (flight/bus ticket) and exit (from the North/South American continent is OK, i.e. a flight out of New York is OK), printed online form and a photo. Processing in one day, 90-day multiple entry given. (AR$161 for Australians.) New Zealanders pay slightly less.
- You can visit the Itaipu Dam - one of the largest dams and the biggest hydroelectric powerplant in the world on either the Paraguayan side (Ciudad del Este) or the Brazilian side (Foz do Iguaçu).
- On the way to Posadas or Buenos Aires the red sandstone ruins of the Jesuit mission of San Ignacio Miní are well worth a visit.
You can visit the Itaipu Dam - one of the largest dams and the biggest hydroelectric powerplant in the world on either the Paraguayan side ([[Ciudad del Este]]) or the Brazilian side ([[Foz do Iguaçu]]).
On the way to [[Posadas]] or [[Buenos Aires]] the red sandstone ruins of the Jesuit mission of [[San Ignacio Miní]] are well worth a visit.