Hey! What is there to do here?
Foz do Iguaçu is filled with many amazing things to see and do. If we had to recommend three things that are must see when visiting they would be the following:
Cataratas do Iguaçu
The reason why people travel to this city, these waterfalls are considered one of the natural wonders of the world. You can view them from the Brazilian and the Argentinian side. Both offer unique views and experiences that you could spend a full day each exploring. There are many other services such as boat rides, helicopter tours, and excursions that surround the falls, however just walking the park is absolutely incredible.
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Marco das Três Fronteiras
The landmark one of the main historical points of the city of Foz do Iguaçu, where the Iguaçu and Paraná rivers meet, but more than that, three great South American nations are together: Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. This area is a fun place to visit with historic sites, a small park, and other views and attractions to see. The landmark symbolizes a bit of the reality of the region, where the borders are so close and present that sometimes do not seem to exist.
Hidrelétrica de Itaipu
The Itaipu Hydroelectric Plant is recognized as one of the greatest works of modern engineering, the largest hydroelectric power plant in production in the world, and for a long time, was also the largest in size. A monumental building which today is one of the main attractions of Foz do Iguaçu, with an organized tour service that includes several options of tours in the areas of engineering, technology, nature and history of the region.
Okay, I saw the falls. I want to see the rest of Brazil!
Foz do Iguaçu airport has direct flights to these five famous Brazilian cities: Curitiba, São Paulo, Florianópolis, Rio de Janeiro, and Recife. These five cities offer completely different views, histories, architecture, and cultures of Brazil.
Curitiba
Located in what is considered the South region of Brazil, Curitiba is one of the greenest cities in the world with architecture heavily influenced by European nations. Although famous for its arts, theater, and performances, this city tends to fly under the radar for international tourism and hence is not inflated like other cities like Rio. Famous things to see include the wire opera house, the botanical gardens, and the Morretes Colonial train tour.
São Paulo
The largest metropolis in the Americas, Sao Paulo offers an intense cultural experience. Tropical plants, charismatic people, and lively, bright colors, sounds and scents surround every corner of the city. A concrete jungle punctuated by picturesque parks, the sprawling Sampa is the commercial, cultural, and culinary capital of the country. It is a melting pot city, and has large, integrated populations of Italian and Japanese cultures among others. This fusion of culture has created beautiful combination art, culinary scene, and music that are well worth exploring.
Florianópolis
The capital of southern Brazil’s Santa Catarina state, is made up mostly of 54km-long Santa Catarina Island. It's famous for its beaches, including popular resort areas such as Praia dos Ingleses at the island's northern tip. Its Lagoa da Conceição, a saltwater lagoon, is popular for windsurfing and boating.
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is a huge seaside city in Brazil, famed for its Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, 38m Christ the Redeemer statue atop Mount Corcovado and for Sugarloaf Mountain, a granite peak with cable cars to its summit.
Recife
Recife has been called the Venice of Brazil because the city is crossed by waterways and its component parts are linked by numerous bridges. Recife is a touristic and commercial powerhouse in northern Brazil. From pristine beaches, historic towns and architecture and thumping nightlife, there is alot to see in this Northern city of Brazil.
