You're Going to Love Puerto Iguazú
Puerto Iguazú is the gateway city for visitors entering Argentina to visit the internationally famed Iguazu Falls.
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Puerto Iguazú
1. Iguazú National Park
The subtropical rainforest and the Iguazu Falls within it account for the highest amount of visitors to the Puerto Iguazú region.
2. Culturas Park Iguazu
Here at this Cultural Park, you can view handicraft demonstrations, buy local gems and jewelry, and learn the history of the indigenous people.
3. Las Tres Fronteras
This area offers views over the river where three South American countries' borders meet - Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil.
4. Güira Oga
Check out this nature park, which acts as a conservation place for native species of toucan and caiman.
5. La Aripuca
Visit a recreated trap, used by indigenous communities to catch animals without harming them, made out of 28 species of native salvaged trees.
When to Visit Puerto Iguazú
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For the highest water levels at the falls and the best weather for hiking around the area, try visiting Puerto Iguazú in the months of August and September.
How to Get to Puerto Iguazú
Plane
Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport (IGR) has several daily flights from Buenos Aires. Visitors can then connect by taxi to downtown Puerto Iguazú for around AR$350.
Car
Follow Dr. José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia Road from Asunción to reach the border of Argentina in just over five hours.
Bus
There are many long-distance daily buses that enter Puerto Iguazú over the border from Brazil, Paraguay, and other Argentinian cities for around AR$1030. Mercobus, Green Toad Bus, and Flecha Bus are just three of these companies.
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How to Get Around Puerto Iguazú
Public Transportation
There are many bus routes throughout the city as well as tours to the nearby National Park. A one-way fare costs AR$5.
Taxi
There are no taxi meters, and most fares to sites are pre-fixed. A taxi from your hotel to the Iguazu Falls costs AR$60 ARS, one way.
Car
Rent a car for as little as AR$200 a day to get around Puerto Iguazú, available for pick up at the airport or several downtown locations.
Where to Eat in Puerto Iguazú
La Rueda 1975 specializes in South American cuisine with an emphasis on seafood. Dinner for two here will cost you AR$1,000.