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What to do and see in Foz do Iguacu, State of Parana (PR): The Best Things to do
Giant anteaters, howler monkeys, ocelots, endangered jaguars and clouds of butterflies are among the attractions at this World Heritage-designated park that marks the border between Brazil and Argentina. By foot or by raft, explorers can view one of the world's most stunning waterfalls, Iguazu Falls. Among the park's 270 waterfalls, spectacular Devil's Throat combines 14 falls and generates a "perpetual rainbow" in good weather.
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1. Iguazu Falls
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5.0 based on 44,476 reviews
The colossal power of these thundering falls, viewable from both Argentina and Brazil, and accessible from Paraguay, is a mesmerizing sight: 275 separate falls in a U-shaped formation pound the water below in raging cascades with a deafening intensity.
Reviewed By 52BarbaraR
Iguazu Falls was simply stunning, beyond description. We saw the Falls from both the Argentinean side, up close and personal with the deafening roar of the water in our ears, and from the Brazilian side, from lofty platforms with panoramic views above the Falls. It was magnificent and will be forever memorable. We had one gray cloudy day on the Argentinean side that made for dramatic moody photos, and a cool but bright sunny day on the Brazilian side where brilliant rainbows were everywhere on the water. This is well worth a visit. Our guide Carlos with G Adventures was awesome! He guided us to the best viewpoints on both sides, gave us ample time to absorb the beauty around us, and filled us in on the layout of the Falls, geology and history of the area, etc. Highly recommended!
2. Parque Nacional do Iguacu
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5.0 based on 15,500 reviews
This massive forested park, with rare species of birds, pumas, tapirs, monkeys and other wildlife is best known for housing the world's largest and most extraordinary waterfalls - the Iguacu Falls -that extend for miles.
Reviewed By schoandjo - Atlanta, United States
Parque Nacional do Iguacu was excellent! The park was clean, staff people were helpful and easy to understand We would highly recommend coming to see the falls, especially on both sides because you're able to appreciate the scale from a full perspective.
3. Garganta do Diabo
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5.0 based on 1,410 reviews
Reviewed By LazyDays4Us - Noosa, Australia
The devil's throat gobbles you up...the sheer volume of water, the noise, the scenery is exceptionally beautiful. I spent most of the time forgetting to take photos because I was so entranced by what was at the end of that long boardwalk. It was fantastic to do the Brazil side first...the magical landscape and hundreds of falls and to get a glimpse of the Argentine side...but not really know what is there. The next day, we grabbed an early morning tour to the Argentina side, missing most of the crowds and the tour buses. What an amazing time for us. Loved it.
4. Itaipu Dam
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4.5 based on 19,738 reviews
Largest hydroelectric power plant in the world, Itaipu is the current world record holder in power generation and is considered one of the 7 wonders of modern engineering. Built on the Parana River, the seventh largest river in the world, between Brazil and Paraguay, it is 8 km wide, has a maximum height of 196 m and a lake of 1350 km². Itaipu enchants not only for the dimensions and technical aspects, but also for being a vanguard in sustainability and tourism, with several options of visits, from the classic Panoramic Tour and the award-winning Special Tour, that leads to the interior of the plant, to boat trips on the lake and night tours of the plant. Visiting Itaipu is to know, closely, what human capacity can accomplish.
Reviewed By MikeK909 - Harrow, United Kingdom
If you have any interest in engineering/ how things work then do the special tour. Its twice a day bookable in advance; covered shoes, long trousers and passports required ( you go inside a working power plant! ) our guide was great (thanks Angela) answering all of our questions. We were totally captivated from start to finish.
5. Marco Das Tres Fronteiras
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4.5 based on 6,100 reviews
Visite o lugar mais charmoso de Foz do Iguaçu. O Marco das 3 Fronteiras oferece as melhores experiências na Terra das Cataratas. Viva momentos inesquecíveis com as apresentações culturais e cenários incríveis no ponto mágico do planeta, onde o Brasil faz fronteira com a Argentina e o Paraguai.
Reviewed By Ramesh27 - Manaus, Brazil
I visited the place, expecting to see the Brazilian border marker, and see the other two border markers of Argentina and Paraguay, as that is the name of the small park, and probably Brazil's most famous triple land border. However, I was more than happy to realise, that what was once just a viewing point, is now a privately run park. Despite having to pay for the entrance, it was worth the fee: well kept, it not only is lit, organized and does have a very good vantage point to see the border markers of the other two countries, but also enlightens the visitors on a little of the history of when Foz de Iguaçu was discovered/established. The highlight is a dance-presentation of typical dances of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. All performed very well, and great to watch. Maybe it is a little tedious for children, but definitely interesting and also educative! Loved it!
6. Parque das Aves
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4.5 based on 27,235 reviews
The Parque das Aves is an essential tour for visitors of Foz do Iguassu, located near the Cataratas do Iguassu, beside the Iguassu National Park. In the Parque das Aves you will experience a direct contact with more than 1320 birds from about 143 different species. There are 16.5 hectares of lush Atlantic Rainforest maintained to provide the best habitat for our animals. This is a tour like no other. It is an unique and unforgettable experience in which you will find amazing birds. Enter our immersion aviaries to feel the beat of wings from vibrant macaws and look into the eyes of a toucan. There is plenty to feel and enjoy - beauty is everywhere and that is what motivates us every day to work for the preservation of our fauna and flora. We take into our care birds that are no longer in condition to continue living in nature and keep them in an environment where they can live happily. You are an essential part of this project. All you need to do to help preserve it is to enter into the experience with all your senses.
Reviewed By MaureenAlaska - Darwin, Australia
Early into the bird park before the crowds. What a wonderful vision Dennis and Anna Croukamp had to set up this amazing park in the forest for rescued birds. As I am a bird lover, I was delighted to see such a large variety of birds from flamingos to numerous parrots, eagles, king vulture which I had never seen before, and of course the many macaws to the cheeky Toucans. One of my favourites was the red fan parrot, so colourful. It was such a delightful experience to wander through this bird park to see the birds up close. Take your time wandering through the park, you will enjoy it all the more.
7. Bela Vista Ecological Refuge
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4.5 based on 786 reviews
The walk through the protection unit, created to preserve the fauna and flora during the formation of the reservoir of the Plant, goes around the Piracema Canal until reaching the buildings of the refuge. At the two kilometers trail in the middle of the native forest, the experience is magnified with learning about the environment.
Reviewed By J3780FYkatieh
We got to go on a tour of the Ecological Refuge while we were staying in Foz do Iguazu and it's definitely worth the stop! We had a great tour guide who was very informative and told us about the refuge's work they have done and the interesting biology behind it all. I would definitely suggest making time to see the refuge!
8. Buddhist Temple
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4.5 based on 8,068 reviews
Buddhist Temple founded in 1996 by monks and immigrants mainly from Taiwan. It follows the Mahayana tradition of Buddha Amitabha’s Pure Land School.
Reviewed By julianacp_sts - Santos, Brazil
Ambiente calmo e tranquilo, cercado de muita natureza, com uma linda vista onde voce consegue visualizar a fronteira do Brasil com o Paraguai. Perfeito para quem busca silencio, paz e um ambiente para relaxar e meditar. Nos rendeu belas fotos!!! Quite and calm environment, surrounded by lots of nature with a stunning view where you can see the borders between Brazil and Paraguay. Perfect place for those that is looking for silence, peace and an environment to relax and meditate. It gave us beautiful pictures !!!
9. Mosque of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab
10. Museu de Cera Dreamland
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3.5 based on 3,809 reviews
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