How Long Should We Stay?
Foz do Iguaçu is a beautiful city filled with natural wonders, historic sites, and many attractions to experience. That being said, it also a city central to South America with direct flights to Rio de Janeiro, Peru, Chile, and many other exciting destinations to explore. If you are only planning on being in Foz do Iguaçu for the wedding, we would recommend staying three nights minimum: The night of the 8th, 9th, and 10th. If you also want to explore the famous Cataratas (Waterfalls), we recommend saving one full day to experience Foz do Iguaçu National Park.
Where should we stay?
Our families will be staying at the Sanma Hotel until Tuesday Nov 12th. You are more than welcome to join us here or stay in one of the many other beautiful locations in Foz do Iguaçu. We have listed a few recommendations below. Wherever you choose to stay, we will have transportation accommodations at the end of the night from the wedding party to your hotel.
Sanma
This hotel is located right outside of the National Park (Blue Zone) and offers authentic Brazilian dining, on-site activities, and a beautiful property to explore. The giant wood barrel hot tubs oversee the beautiful nature area and is an excellent place to stay after enjoying the onsite spa. A good combination of luxury, amenities, and nature. This hotel caters to international guests and speaks English.
A brief overview of locations:
Foz do Iguaçu is filled with many hotel options and can seem rather overwhelming. We have a few recommendations below, but with how many hotels are in the area, you may find one that we are not familiar with that offers the experience you are looking for. We broke down four distinct areas where you can find most of the hotel options and what to expect in these areas.
Green - Iguazú National Park
There is one hotel within the park (Green Zone). This is the Belmond Hotel das Cataratas.
Blue - Resorts, Farm style, and Park Hotels
Hotels in this area tend to be aimed towards international guests. The per night price of this area are reflective of this with similar nightly costs of what we would see at US hotels. Most of these hotels will include many onsite amenities and activities. There is next to nothing in walking distance in this area and you will likely have to Uber each time you leave the property. (Don't worry. Uber is affordable and easily available.)
Red - Small boutique hotels and hostels
This area is in the heart of the food and entertainment district. Some of the best restaurants, bars, street food, and activities will be a short walk from your stay. Though many of the hotels and hostels here will have little amenities, the per night price will be priced for locals at sub $50 a night stays. If you plan to stay in this area make sure to research specifics on your hotel such as common spaces, if they can store your luggage, types of rules and services that they offer. These things can vary alot in this area.
Yellow - Your traditional hotels
Downtown Foz do Iguaçu, like many cities, is a mix of entertainment, businesses, restaurants, and more. You will find your traditional hotels here with amenities, services, and rules similar to your standard hotels in the US. This area is walkable with many things nearby. There is a huge public park with a walking track that is just North of the city that can be explored.
Recommendations?
Hotel das Cataratas
This hotel is located inside of Iguazú National Park (Green Zone). This luxurious hotel will provide a multitude of stunning views of the falls as you traverse the grounds. The spa at the hotel has been rated the best spa in South America. The two onsite restaurants and bar boast authentic Brazilian fare and drink while providing intimate settings to enjoy. Activities such as sunset cocktails and picnics on the lawn are highlighted in the reviews of this hotel. This hotel caters to international guests and speaks English.
Eco Cataratas Resort
This hotel is located in the center of the tourist corridor (Blue Zone) and is a short Uber to the falls, downtown, and many of the attractions. The hotel offers man ameneties including 3 swimming pools, Spa, dry and wet sauna, complete gym, tennis and beach volleyball court, playground, games room, coworking space, gift shop, car rental, tour agency and laundry service
Wish Foz do Iguacu
This hotel hosts one of the only Golf courses in the area (Blue Zone) and offers an "American" theme. Onsite swimming pools and Jacuzzis, restaurants and bars, and giant grounds to walk around provides a nice place to recharge your battery after exploring Foz do Iguacu.
Tetris Container Hostel
This hostel has been rated one of the best in Brazil and offers both communal rooms and private rooms. Located in the heart of the food and entertainment district (Red Zone) this hostel sits across the street from one of our favorite restaurants, Patio Pomare. If you want to be amongst the locals and be able to walk around and explore, this is the place.
Iguassu Eco Hostel
No frills accommodations at an affordable price. Very close to the entrance of Iguazú National Park (Blue Zone), this hostel is nestled in the forested area adjacent to the falls. Expect to see tucanos, coati, and tegus roam the lush green areas and experience nature first hand. This hostel is a 14 minute walk from the Sanma where we are staying.
Nadai comfort hotel e spa
Located across the street from Parque do Batalhão (Yellow Zone) this hotel features sightseeing, outdoor pool, spa, gym and offers free valet parking. Walking distance from many restaurants, bars, shopping and entertainment, this upscale hotel provides much to experience both within the hotel and nearby.
