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What to do at night in Foz do Iguaçu
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie GrellmannUpdated on
Itaipu lit up, dining, and shows on the calendar
At night, Foz do Iguaçu offers the lighting of the Itaipu dam on specific days, a strong dining scene with Arab, Argentine, and Paraguayan cuisine, plus bars and shows on the city's calendar. The Three Borders Landmark also has cultural programming at dusk.

Quick answer: At night in Foz do Iguaçu, watch the illuminated Itaipu dam on specific days, enjoy multicultural dining with Arab, Argentine, or Paraguayan cuisine, or attend the Three Borders Landmark cultural show at dusk featuring dances from three countries. The city also hosts music and festivals throughout the year listed in the border calendar.
Itaipu lit up: on specific days, the dam gets a light show, one of the most sought-after nighttime attractions.
Dining: Foz is multicultural at the table. Have dinner with Arab food downtown, an Argentine parrilla, or Paraguayan dishes: see what to try.
Shows and events: the city has a calendar of music and festivals all year, check the border calendar.
Three Borders Landmark: the cultural show at dusk blends dances from the three countries.
For a nature destination, Foz surprises those looking for nightlife.
More to do at night
- Itaipu Illuminated: the night tour lights up the world's largest hydroelectric plant by output; on select days, confirm the schedule on the official site.
- Three Borders Landmark: the "Three Borders, One Heart" show at dusk, with the lit obelisk and the view of all three countries.
- Food from all three sides: all-you-can-eat grills, the Arab cuisine of the Lebanese community and the Argentine parrilla across the bridge.
- Casinos and nightlife in Ciudad del Este and Puerto Iguazú, across the border.
- Cultural agenda: shows, festivals and events year-round: see what's on.
For an easy trip back, check the live bridge queue before crossing home.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at night in Foz do Iguaçu?
- See the lighting of the Itaipu dam on specific days, enjoy Arab, Argentine, and Paraguayan cuisine, go to shows on the city's calendar, or to the cultural show at the Three Borders Landmark.
- Does the Itaipu lighting happen every day?
- No: it happens on specific days. Check Itaipu's official schedule before planning a nighttime visit.
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