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Iguazu Falls leads sales to foreign tourists
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie Grellmann
Park is the #1 destination among international operators and 3rd in the domestic market
Iguazu National Park, in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, is the Brazilian attraction most marketed by tour operators to foreign visitors, according to the 2026 Braztoa Yearbook. Among Brazilian tourists, it ranks third among the most sold destinations.
According to the Brazilian Association of Tour Operators (Braztoa), the Falls surpass internationally destinations such as the Pantanal, Sugarloaf Mountain, Lençóis Maranhenses and Christ the Redeemer. In the domestic market, it trails only Beto Carrero World and Beach Park, being the top nature attraction on the list.
Foz do Iguaçu appears as the second most marketed city for foreigners in Brazil, behind only Rio de Janeiro. Braztoa describes both as "global showcases" of Brazilian tourism because they concentrate world-class icons with strong visual impact.
In addition to the waterfalls, the park offers the São João Circuit, the Falls Bike Path, the Usina Space and revitalized trails. New routes allow visitors to experience the Falls at sunrise, sunset or at night. The Cocar and Canoas Mirim restaurants operate on site, with capacities of 300 and 120 people respectively. On Saturdays, local artisans and producers display and sell their work.
The park is managed by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio) and its tourist visitation is overseen by the concessionaire Urbia+Cataratas. Recognized as a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it serves as a strategic asset for projecting Brazil as a nature destination.
Source: Correio Braziliense
Frequently asked questions
- What are the main attractions besides the waterfalls?
- The park offers the São João Circuit, the Falls Bike Path, the Usina Space, revitalized trails and special routes to view the Falls at sunrise, sunset or at night. There are also restaurants, and on Saturdays local crafts are sold.
- Who manages Iguazu National Park?
- The Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio) manages the park, while the concessionaire Urbia+Cataratas handles tourist visitation.
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