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What to do in Foz do Iguaçu when it rains
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie GrellmannUpdated on
Rain won't ruin your trip: fuller Falls and plenty to do indoors
Caught in the rain in Foz? The Falls get even mightier and there's plenty to do under cover.
Direct answer: Rain in Foz do Iguaçu won't ruin the trip: the Falls run fuller and full of rainbows, and almost everything stays open. For dry plans, head to the Itaipu Tourist Complex, the Dreams Park Show, the Mosque, the malls and the Duty Free, or enjoy the food. Bring a rain poncho: an umbrella gets in the way on the walkways.
Are the Falls worth it in the rain?
Yes. With more water the falls look even more impressive and rainbows show up strong. Bring a rain poncho (sold at the entrance), not an umbrella. The walkways stay open most of the time; the park only closes sections during extreme floods.
Indoor options, by interest
Tours with covered areas
- Itaipu Tourist Complex: the Ecomuseum and the Astronomical Center (planetarium) are indoors, and Itaipu Illuminated runs at night. The bus legs of guided tours keep you dry.
- Dreams Park Show: an indoor complex with the Dinosaur Valley, Wonders of the World and the Dreams Ice Bar. A full day regardless of the weather.
- Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Mosque: visitor reception center, a covered cultural visit.
Shopping
- The Duty Free Shop on the Brazilian side of the Friendship Bridge and the Ciudad del Este galleries (Paraguay), all covered.
- Foz malls (Catuaí Palladium, JL Shopping) with cinema and food court.
Food
- All-you-can-eat grills, the Arab cuisine of the Lebanese community and the flavors of three countries: a perfect rainy-day plan.
Check hours and prices on each attraction's official site before you go.
Live data: see how the Falls are today (flow and weather in real time) and the forecast.
Frequently asked questions
- Are the Falls worth it in the rain?
- Yes. They get fuller with more rainbows. Bring a poncho instead of an umbrella.
- What to do indoors in Foz?
- Itaipu, theme parks and museums, malls, Duty Free and the local food.
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