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Where to stay in Puerto Iguazú: the best areas
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie Grellmann
Downtown, the hotel zone toward the Falls, or budget — which to pick on the Argentine side
In Puerto Iguazú, the three handiest areas are Downtown (near restaurants and the bus terminal), the hotel zone on Ruta 12 (toward the Argentine park), and budget options downtown. It depends on whether you want to walk around or be near the park.
Direct answer: In Puerto Iguazú, pick Downtown if you want restaurants and nightlife on foot (around Av. Victoria Aguirre and the Three Borders Landmark), or the hotel zone on Ruta 12 if you prefer larger hotels closer to Iguazú National Park (Argentine side). To save money, Downtown has hostels and simple hotels. Many tourists stay in Foz and just cross for the day; if so, check the bridge queue first.
Downtown Puerto Iguazú
Best if you want to walk to restaurants, bars and the bus terminal. Near the Argentine Landmark (Three Borders). Ranges from hostel to comfortable hotel.
Hotel zone (Ruta 12)
Toward the Argentine park there are larger hotels, some resort-style with a casino. Good for quiet and closeness to the Falls on the AR side.
Stay in Foz and cross?
Many people stay in Foz do Iguaçu (more options and exchange) and cross just for the visit. If so, check the Tancredo Neves Bridge queue first and carry ID. To plan, see when to go.
Source: Puerto Iguazú tourist areas (Marco Três editorial observation).
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