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Puerto Iguazú turns 125 on Thursday and the day is a local holiday
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie Grellmann
September 10 is a municipal holiday on the Argentine side: what changes if you're crossing
Puerto Iguazú turns 125 this Thursday, September 10. The date is a municipal holiday in the Argentine city, so shops and services may keep different hours. If you're crossing the bridge, expect extra movement and changed opening times.
Puerto Iguazú, the Argentine city next to Foz do Iguaçu, turns 125 this Thursday (September 10). The date is a municipal holiday on the Argentine side.
What changes if you're crossing: on a local holiday, some shops, banks and public offices in Puerto Iguazú may close or work reduced hours. Restaurants and tourist attractions usually open as normal, but confirm first. Anniversary crowds can also change traffic downtown.
Why September 10: the date marks the city's founding, on September 10, 1901. The historical reference is the opening of the road between the port on the Iguazú River and the Falls, made possible by funds donated by benefactor Victoria Aguirre — the name of Puerto Iguazú's main avenue today.
Celebrations: the city government scheduled anniversary activities, including a music night at Plaza La Nona.
Before crossing, check the live bridge queues and, if you're spending the day on the Argentine side, the guide on how to visit the Falls from the Argentine side.
Sources: Municipalidad de Puerto Iguazú and Radio Cataratas.
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