7 days in Foz do Iguacu Itinerary

A gateway to the world-renowned Iguacu Falls, which spectacularly divide Brazil and Argentina, the modern, high-rise city of Foz do Iguacu can't help but play second fiddle to the natural wonder in its vicinity.

Step off the beaten path and head to Astronomy Polo Casimiro Montenegro Filho and Stand-Up Paddleboarding. Family-friendly places like Parque das Aves Bird Park and Museu de Cera Dreamland will thrill your kids. Step out of Foz do Iguacu with an excursion to Catedral Nossa Senhora Aparecida in Cascavel--about 2 hours away. There's much more to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Iguazu Falls, stop by Artesanato Chocolate Caseiro Tres Fronteiras, buy something for everyone on your list at Shopping Catuai Palladium, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Buddhist Temple.

For maps, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Foz do Iguacu driving holiday planner .

Fortaleza to Foz do Iguacu is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Fortaleza in December, expect slightly colder with lows of 24°C in Foz do Iguacu. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.