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Ecotourism in Foz do Iguaçu: Trails and Nurseries

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Practical guide to ecological tours in the city

Ecotourism in Foz do Iguaçu offers Atlantic Forest trails and visits to bird nurseries. The guide presents the main attractions, such as Iguaçu National Park, the Bird Park, and the Bela Vista Biological Refuge.

Ecotourism in Foz do Iguaçu: Trails and Nurseries
Divulgação / Turismo Itaipu

Foz do Iguaçu is a meeting point between the Atlantic Forest and Iguaçu National Park, allowing visitors to explore trails, observe wildlife, and take part in conservation projects.

Iguaçu National Park

  • Trail of the Falls: 1.5 km, panoramic view of the waterfalls.
  • Black Pond Path: 9 km, walk or bike.
  • Banana Tree Path: 2.6 km, round-trip, with view of the Iguaçu River.
  • Ytepopo Trail: 5 km, running along the Iguaçu River.
  • São João Circuit: 2.8 km, includes river swimming and a waterfall.
  • Canafístula Trail: 2.2 km, along the São João River.

Bird Park The park features immersive aviaries with Atlantic Forest birds such as toucans, macaws, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Visitors walk a self-guided circuit, observing the avifauna up close.

Bela Vista Biological Refuge The tour includes an approximately 2 km hike in the Atlantic Forest and the planting of a native tree seedling. The visit starts at the Visitor Reception Center and continues by a special vehicle to the refuge, where guides explain the area's history and species reintroduction efforts.

To guarantee a spot, especially on holidays and high season, it is recommended to buy tickets in advance through the official Bela Vista Biological Refuge website.

Source: https://turismoitaipu.com.br/blog/ecoturismo-em-foz-do-iguacu-atrativos-para-viver-a-natureza-de-perto

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