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Things to see in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil): 11 places and when to go
Foz do Iguaçu is a city in Brazil with around 440,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly With kids (6), Nature (3), Wildlife (2). The best known are Iguazu Falls, Friendship Bridge and Devil's Throat, Iguazu Falls. The best time to come is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 35 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 25. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Brazil · -25.5235, -54.53
- Population
- About 440,000
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- With kids (6) · Nature (3) · Wildlife (2) · Architecture (1) · Museums and art (1) · History (1)
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Also possible
- March to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- IGU Foz do Iguaçu, 8.9 km as the crow flies
What to see in Foz do Iguaçu
The places in and around Foz do Iguaçu, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Iguazu FallsWaterfalls on the Igazú River on the border of Misiones, Argentina and Paraná, Brazil21 km
- Friendship BridgeDeck arch bridge between Brazil and Paraguay in South America7.4 km
- Devil's Throat, Iguazu FallsPart of the Iguazu falls21 km
- Parque das AvesPrivately owned zoo11 km
- Ecomuseu de ItaipuMuseum in Brazil9.5 km
- Aquamania Parque AquáticoWith kids6.5 km
- Blue ParkWith kids5.2 km
- Blue Park - Parque AquaticoWith kids5.4 km
- DreamlandWith kids7.8 km
- Iguazú National Park World Heritage SiteWorld Heritage Site in Argentina20 km
- Polo Astronômico Casimiro Montenegro FilhoPlanetarium12 km
When to go to Foz do Iguaçu
The best time to visit Foz do Iguaçu is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time13:26
- FebBest time12:52
- MarPossible12:11
- AprPossible11:24
- MayPossible10:45
- JunBest time10:25
- JulBest time10:33
- AugBest time11:06
- SepBest time11:52
- OctPossible12:37
- NovPossible13:16
- DecBest time13:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 35 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 25. In January, 11 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to Brazil in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Foz do Iguaçu
The nearest main airport is Cataratas International Airport (IGU, Foz do Iguaçu), 8.9 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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- Rua Barão do Rio Branco12 places480 km
- Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul19 places503 km
- Curitiba20 places524 km
- Caxias do Sul42 places525 km
And all of Brazil, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Foz do Iguaçu?
The best known: Iguazu Falls, Friendship Bridge, Devil's Throat, Iguazu Falls, Parque das Aves, Ecomuseu de Itaipu. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Foz do Iguaçu?
December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 35 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 25.
How do you get to Foz do Iguaçu?
The nearest main airport is Cataratas International Airport (IGU), 8.9 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Foz do Iguaçu as the destination and these 11 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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