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Does Uber work in the Triple Frontier? What works and what doesn't
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie GrellmannUpdated on
In Foz yes; crossing the border by app, no
Uber and 99 work normally in Foz do Iguaçu, but they can't cross the borders with Argentina and Paraguay. In Puerto Iguazú, the service faces local restrictions. The strategy that works: take an app to the border, cross on foot, and continue with local transport on the other side.

Quick answer: Uber works in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) but not across borders. In Puerto Iguazú (Argentina) and Ciudad del Este (Paraguay), local governments restrict app services. Strategy: use Uber/99 to bridge checkpoints, cross on foot, then switch to local taxis or buses. International buses from downtown Foz also connect the three cities.
In Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil): Uber and 99 operate normally, including the airport, the Falls, and attractions. Prices are generally below the taxi fare.
Crossing the border by app: no. The apps don't cross international borders, the Brazilian driver can't take you to Puerto Iguazú or Ciudad del Este.
In Puerto Iguazú (Argentina): the local government restricts the operation of apps, don't count on Uber there; local taxis and remises serve the city.
In Ciudad del Este (Paraguay): local transport runs on taxis and motorcycle taxis, common on both sides of the customs checkpoint.
The strategy that works:
- Uber/99 to the head of the bridge (Tancredo Neves for Argentina, Friendship Bridge for Paraguay)
- Cross on foot (both bridges have a pedestrian walkway)
- Continue with a taxi, motorcycle taxi, or local bus on the other side
Or simply use the international buses that leave from the TTU, in downtown Foz.
Source: Uber, Foz do Iguaçu · verified Jun/2026
Frequently asked questions
- Is there Uber in Foz do Iguaçu?
- Yes, Uber and 99 work normally in Foz, including the airport and the Falls, usually cheaper than a taxi.
- Can I take an Uber from Foz to Puerto Iguazú or Ciudad del Este?
- No. The apps don't cross the borders. The way to do it is to take an app to the bridge, cross on foot, and continue with local transport.
- Is there Uber in Puerto Iguazú?
- The service faces restrictions from the local government in Puerto Iguazú: count on taxis and remises.
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