Puerto Iguazú travel guide

Puerto Iguazú Tourism | Puerto Iguazú Guide

You're Going to Love Puerto Iguazú

With a population of 32,038, Puerto Iguazú is a must-see destination in Misiones, Argentina. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Puerto Iguazú has to offer.

When to visit Puerto Iguazú

Puerto Iguazú in May
Estimated hotel price
$316
1 night at 3-star hotel
Puerto Iguazú in May
Estimated hotel price
$316
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Puerto Iguazú in January, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 11 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 210 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Puerto Iguazú, with an average rainfall of 115 mm.

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How to Get to Puerto Iguazú

Plane

When flying to Puerto Iguazú, you’ll arrive at Puerto Iguazú Cataratas del Iguazu (IGR), which is located 18 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Puerto Iguazú, including Rio Uruguay, Crucero del Norte and Expreso Singer. From Buenos Aires, the bus ride to Puerto Iguazú takes 1650 km and will cost you around $220. From Rosario, the ticket costs about $228 for a journey of 1754 km. Puerto Iguazú’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Puerto Iguazú, you’ll arrive at Puerto Iguazú Cataratas del Iguazu (IGR), which is located 18 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Puerto Iguazú, including Rio Uruguay, Crucero del Norte and Expreso Singer. From Buenos Aires, the bus ride to Puerto Iguazú takes 1650 km and will cost you around $220. From Rosario, the ticket costs about $228 for a journey of 1754 km. Puerto Iguazú’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Puerto Iguazú

Airlines serving Puerto Iguazú

KLM
Good (858 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (712 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (327 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (818 reviews)
GOL
Good (685 reviews)
Aerolineas Argentinas
Excellent (534 reviews)
JetSMART
Okay (81 reviews)
Flybondi
Good (152 reviews)

Where to stay in Puerto Iguazú

From 5-star hotels such as the Gran Melia Iguazu to great affordable options like the Kelta Hotel Puerto Iguazu, Puerto Iguazú offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $295 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Puerto Iguazú

Most booked hotels in Puerto Iguazú

Gran Melia Iguazu
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$627+
Loi Suites Iguazu Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$379+
Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$315+
Hotel Saint George
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$120+
Hosteria Los Helechos
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$31+
Exe Hotel Cataratas
5 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$83+

Hiring a car in Puerto Iguazú

Expect to pay $1.83 per litre in Puerto Iguazú (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.96 and $29.28. Economy (Fiat Argo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Puerto Iguazú, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.83 per litre in Puerto Iguazú (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.96 and $29.28. Economy (Fiat Argo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Puerto Iguazú, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.