How do you get around Foz do Iguaçu: city bus, apps, car rental and taxi?

Quick answer: In Foz do Iguaçu, you get around by city bus (flat R$ 5.00 fare), the Uber and 99 apps, a rental car or taxi. The bus is the cheapest option, with the main lines departing from the Urban Transport Terminal (TTU); line 120 serves the National Park, the Airport and the Bird Park. Apps and rental cars offer more flexibility, with rental counters at the airport. Choose based on your budget and schedule needs.

The quick answer

In Foz do Iguaçu you have four main ways to get around: the city bus (cheapest), ride apps Uber/99, car rental, and taxi. For attractions like the Falls, the Bird Park (Parque das Aves), and the Three Borders Landmark, the bus does the job; for flexible schedules or groups, a car or app usually pays off.

City bus and the TTU

The fare is a flat R$ 5.00, valid on any line within the municipality (a single flat fare in effect since May 2024). The heart of the system is the Urban Transport Terminal (TTU): Pedro Antônio de Nadai, on Avenida Juscelino Kubitschek, 1385, in the Vila Portes area, where most lines connect.

Timed transfer: the benefit of switching buses on a single fare within 90 minutes of your first boarding is exclusive to riders using the Cartão Único Foztrans card. If you pay with cash, debit, or credit, you pay the regular fare but do not get the free transfer.

How to pay: cash, debit, credit, or the Único Foztrans card. The first card is issued free of charge.

Useful lines for tourists (from the TTU)

Line 120 (Parque Nacional) is the one most arrivals use: it links the airport and downtown to the Brazilian Falls, the Airport (IGU), and the Bird Park. It starts running in the early morning and continues until around midnight, with several departures throughout the day. Because times and frequency vary by day, check the line's up-to-date timetable on the official Foztrans site before you head out.

To Puerto Iguazú (Argentina)

International buses to Puerto Iguazú (Crucero del Norte and Rio Uruguay) leave from the TTU area, running daily from about 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bring ID and watch the return times.

Apps: Uber and 99

Uber and 99 operate in Foz do Iguaçu, including at the International Airport (IGU), with a pickup point on the arrivals curb. The price varies with distance, time, and demand: check the estimate in the app before confirming.

Car rental

There are rental-company counters in the airport (IGU) arrivals hall. It is the most flexible option if you want to split your time between the Brazilian side and farther-flung attractions; booking ahead is recommended. Remember to check insurance rules and the documents required for border crossings if that applies.

Taxi

Foz has taxi stands spread across the city and taxis available 24 hours at the airport, at the arrivals exit. It is the most convenient option in an emergency, though usually the most expensive. For official fares (flag-drop and tariffs 1/2), check the current rate with Foztrans/the city or ask the driver before the ride.

Which to choose?

• Backpacker / tight budget: bus + timed transfer (with the Único card).
• Comfort and free schedule: Uber/99 or taxi.
• Spread-out itinerary / family: car rental.

Source: Foz do Iguaçu Municipal Tourism Office, Public transport and traffic