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Puerto Iguazú Duty Free: How It Works for Brazilians
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie Grellmann
US$500 personal allowance, prices in dollars and installment options — Argentine side of the bridge
The Puerto Iguazú Duty Free Shop is located just after the Tancredo Neves Bridge, on the Argentine side, and sells perfumes, electronics, drinks and cosmetics with reduced taxes. Pay attention to the allowance: purchases there count toward the regular land‑border allowance of US$500 from the Brazilian Federal Revenue — the additional duty‑free allowance of US$500 applies only to shops on the Brazilian side.
Direct answer: The Puerto Iguazú duty free sells with reduced taxes, but purchases count toward the regular land‑border allowance of US$500 from the Federal Revenue — the additional US$500 duty‑free allowance applies only to Brazilian duty‑free shops (those in Foz), not to the Argentine shop. Accepts dollars, reais, pesos and cards. Located at the Argentine head of the Tancredo Neves Bridge, accessible by car or bus. Excess is taxed at 50%.
Location: at the Argentine head of the Tancredo Neves Bridge — reachable by car, taxi or international buses (own stop). No need to go into downtown Puerto Iguazú.
The allowance: what you buy at the ARGENTINE duty free counts toward your regular land‑border allowance of US$500 per person (Federal Revenue). The additional US$500 allowance created in 2022 applies only to Brazilian duty‑free shops — those in Foz do Iguaçu —, not to the Puerto Iguazú shop. Exceeded the US$500? 50% tax on the excess on the way back.
Prices and payment: everything labeled in dollars. Accepts cash dollars, reais, pesos and cards (with IOF). The store runs promotions with interest‑free installments on specific dates.
What’s usually worth buying: imported perfumes, premium drinks, chocolates and cosmetics — compare with Paraguayan prices first; electronics are generally better in Ciudad del Este.
Documents: RG/CIN or passport — you cross the border to get there; see the documents for Puerto Iguazú.
Source: Combo Iguassu · verified June 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What is the allowance for the Puerto Iguazú Duty Free for Brazilians?
- Purchases at the Argentine duty free count toward the regular land‑border allowance of US$500 per person from the Federal Revenue. The additional US$500 duty‑free allowance applies only to Brazilian free shops (those in Foz), not to the Puerto Iguazú shop — there is no US$1,000 here. Excess is taxed at 50%.
- Where is the Puerto Iguazú Duty Free located?
- Immediately after the Tancredo Neves Bridge, on the Argentine side — before the city center, with access by car, taxi or international bus.
- What is worth buying at the Argentine Duty Free?
- Perfumes, premium drinks, chocolates and cosmetics. Electronics tend to be a better deal in Ciudad del Este.
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