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Foz do Iguaçu

City · Parana, 🇧🇷 Brazil
Population 285,415
Area 201 km²
Time zone America/Sao_Paulo
Official website www2.fozdoiguacu.pr.gov.br/site/
Foz do Iguaçu

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Featured Lists

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Foz do Iguaçu's Absolute Essentials

Foz do Iguaçu is home to the Iguazu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage site comprising 275 individual drops, including the powerful Devil’s Throat. The region features the Itaipu Dam, one of the world's largest hydroelectric power plants on the Paraná River. Nearby, the Parque das Aves provides a sanctuary for over 140 bird species from the Atlantic Forest. Cultural landmarks include the Buddhist Temple, housing over 120 statues, and the Three Borders Landmark, where the Iguaçu and Paraná rivers converge at the junction of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

8 places
Edgar Andino / Public domain

Iguazu's Hidden Gems

This selection features sites across the border region of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. The sanctuary in Puerto Iguazú hosts over 15 native hummingbird species, while the Polo Astronômico at Itaipu contains a planetarium and solar observatory. Within the Iguazu National Park, Salto Bernabé Méndez offers a viewpoint on the Upper Circuit, and the Devil’s Throat marks the system's largest waterfall at 80 meters tall. The list also includes Ciudad del Este’s 28,000-seat football stadium.

5 places
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Majestic Waterfalls and Rapids

The Iguazú Falls system consists of approximately 275 individual waterfalls spanning the border between Brazil and Argentina. This list features the 80-meter-high Garganta del Diablo, the system's largest drop, alongside major cascades like Salto San Martín and Salto Arrechea. It also includes river rapids on the Paraná River and smaller falls accessible via the Macuco Trail and the park's upper and lower walking circuits.

12 places

Notable Christian Churches

This collection highlights the diverse Christian architecture in the Tri-Border area, spanning from the modern, monumental Catedral de Guadalupe in Foz do Iguaçu to the historic Igreja Matriz São João Batista. The list includes Roman Catholic cathedrals, Anglican parishes, and various evangelical congregations, reflecting the region's religious pluralism. Many of these sites, such as the Virgen del Carmen in neighboring Puerto Iguazú, serve as central community landmarks and key examples of local ecclesiastical design.

13 places
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Viewpoints and Parks

This collection features the diverse viewpoints and natural parks surrounding the Iguazu Falls system on the border of Brazil and Argentina. It includes the massive Garganta del Diablo, the tallest of the 275 falls, and specific cascades like Salto San Martín and Salto Arrechea. The list also highlights the Hito Tres Fronteras, where the Iguazu and Paraná rivers meet, marking the intersection of three nations. Visitors can access these sites via extensive walkway systems and forest trails within the UNESCO-protected national parks.

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Foz do Iguaçu — Map

Foz do Iguaçu — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 36°) · extremes 20°–37°
  • 24° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 12 · extreme
Up to 7 days above 35°

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 36°) · extremes 19°–37°
  • 23° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme
Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 35°) · extremes 17°–37°
  • 22° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 12°–34°
  • 19° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 24° (feels like 25°) · extremes 9°–30°
  • 15° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 22° (feels like 23°) · extremes 6°–27°
  • 14° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 22° · extremes 5°–27°
  • 13° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 25° · extremes 6°–31°
  • 14° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 28° · extremes 9°–35°
  • 17° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 14°–36°
  • 20° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 15°–36°
  • 21° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 35°) · extremes 18°–37°
  • 23° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme
Up to 6 days above 35°

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Brazilian Real BRL · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
188
Electricity
Type C / Type N
127 V · 60 Hz
Languages
Portuguese
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+55
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Tours & Activities

Iguazu Falls
Drive
Centro de Visitantes - Parque Nacional das Cataratas do Iguaçu
Walk
Bird Park

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