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How much does a trip to Foz do Iguaçu cost?
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie GrellmannUpdated on
You can do it budget or luxury; the Falls ticket and lodging weigh the most
The cost of a trip to Foz do Iguaçu varies a lot depending on your style. The main expenses are lodging, the attraction tickets (the Falls on both sides are the most expensive) and food. You can save by using public transport, doing the free attractions and taking advantage of the favorable exchange rate in Paraguay and Argentina.
Quick answer: A trip to Foz do Iguaçu's cost varies significantly depending on your choices. Lodging is the biggest expense, ranging from hostels to resorts. Tickets to the Falls on both the Brazilian and Argentine sides are the most expensive items, while Itaipu and Parque das Aves offer more affordable options. Food costs vary greatly, and using public transport instead of taxis saves money. Free attractions and favorable exchange rates for shopping and dining in Paraguay or Argentina help stretch your budget further.
Where the money goes:
- Lodging, from hostel to resort; the biggest part of the budget
- Tickets, the Falls (BR and AR) are the most expensive; Itaipu and Parque das Aves are affordable
- Food, varies a lot; eating in Paraguay or Argentina can stretch your money with the exchange rate
- Transport, the bus is much cheaper than a taxi
To save money:
- Use public transport (single fare) and the international buses
- Take advantage of the free attractions (Marco das Três Fronteiras for residents, temples, viewpoints)
- Follow the exchange rate: eat and shop on the more favorable side
Since prices change, check the updated values in each attraction's guide before finalizing your budget.
Live data: see how the Falls are today (flow and weather in real time).
Frequently asked questions
- Is Foz do Iguaçu an expensive destination?
- You can do it budget or luxury. The biggest expenses are lodging and the Falls tickets (the most expensive). Itaipu and Parque das Aves are affordable, and you can save with public transport and the favorable exchange rate.
- How can I save money on a trip to Foz do Iguaçu?
- Use public transport and the international buses, take advantage of free attractions (temples, viewpoints), and follow the exchange rate to eat and shop on the more favorable side.
- What is the biggest expense of a trip to Foz?
- Lodging and the Falls tickets on both sides are usually the items that weigh most on the budget.
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