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What to buy in Puerto Iguazú (Argentina): wine, dulce de leche and duty free
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie GrellmannUpdated on
With the real stronger than the peso, what's worth it — and the US$500 limit
With the real stronger than the Argentine peso in 2026, Puerto Iguazú is worth it for wine, dulce de leche, alfajores, olive oil and cheese (market and wine shops) and the Duty Free (perfume, chocolate, drinks, electronics). Bring up to US$500 by land tax-free and pay in dollars or pesos — in reais the rate is worse.
Quick answer: with the real stronger than the peso in 2026, Puerto Iguazú is worth it for wine, dulce de leche, alfajores, olive oil and cheese (market and wine shops) and the Duty Free (perfume, chocolate, drinks, electronics). You can bring up to US$500 by land tax-free; above that, 50% on the excess. Pay in dollars or pesos — reais use a worse rate.
What's worth it
- Market and wine shops: Argentine wine (Malbec and sparkling are cheap), dulce de leche, alfajores, olive oil, salami, cheese, chimichurri and olives.
- Duty Free (past the Tancredo Neves Bridge): perfumes, makeup, chocolate, drinks and brand electronics.
Where and when
- Puerto Iguazú market: daily, ~9am–2pm and 4pm–11pm.
- Duty Free: daily, ~12pm–8pm.
How much you can bring
The land allowance is US$500 per person (once every 30 days). Above that, 50% tax on the excess. The Duty Free has a separate, additional allowance. See the allowance guide →
How to pay
At the Duty Free everything is in dollars; paying in dollars or pesos usually beats paying in reais. See how much your real buys in Argentina today at the real's purchasing power.
Sources: Puerto Iguazú shopping guides (market and Duty Free); Federal Revenue Service (allowance).
Frequently asked questions
- What's worth buying in Puerto Iguazú?
- Wine, dulce de leche, alfajores, olive oil and cheese at the market/wine shops, and perfume, chocolate, drinks and electronics at the Duty Free. With the strong real in 2026, Argentine goods became attractive.
- How much can I bring back tax-free?
- US$500 per person by land, once every 30 days. The Duty Free has a separate, additional allowance. Above the limit, 50% tax on the excess.
- Should I pay in reais, dollars or pesos?
- Dollars or pesos usually go further; paying in reais uses the official rate, which is less favorable.
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