Foz do Iguaçu in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Foz do Iguaçu cover both sides of the falls and the wider region. Here is how to spend three perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book for each.

At a glance

1Day 1: Brazilian side
2Day 2: Argentine side
3Day 3: Itaipu & frontier
4Helicopter option

Day 1: Brazilian side

Panoramas, the Macuco boat and Bird Park.

Day 2: Argentine side

The walkways and the Devil’s Throat.

Day 3: Itaipu & frontier

The dam and the Triple Frontier.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Foz do Iguacu — prices per person.

Foz Do Iguacu

Barragem e Parque das Aves de Itaipu e Lado Brasileiro das Cataratas do Iguaçu - Tour Privado

5.0(4)·9 horas

a partir de$185/ pessoa

via Viator

Foz do Iguaçu in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Foz do Iguaçu?

Three days is generous — the Brazilian side on day one, the Argentine side on day two, and the Itaipu dam and Triple Frontier on day three, with time for a helicopter flight too.

What is there to do in Foz do Iguaçu besides the falls?

Beyond the falls, visit the Itaipu hydroelectric dam, the Parque das Aves Bird Park, the Triple Frontier landmark, and shopping in Paraguay.

How do I plan a 3-day Foz do Iguaçu itinerary?

Spend day one on the Brazilian side, day two on the Argentine side, and day three on Itaipu and the Triple Frontier, booking boats and flights ahead.