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I plan on traveling from the state of SP to Foz do Iguaçu. Anyone knows if there is a bus between Sao Paulo and Foz do Iguaçu? Thanks, Pnina

Hello Everyone,

We are planning a trip to Iguassu falls in October, later this year.

We were hoping to do a jet boat ride up to the falls, but heard you can do this from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides. Does anyone know which side is better? I heard that the Argentine side is not as expensive but just as good? I heard the Brazilian side does a video of your ride which you can purchase? Would we need to book this in advance or can I just turn up on the day?

Any advice would be great.

Thanks.

Hi
I am going to Curitiba-Piraquara area for 3 months work, and would like some feedback on the following

1) best way to get to either city from the airport
2) what are the typical accommodations, preferably hotels in either city
3) banks ATM for visa cards are they plentyful and safe
4) how safe is the area , I am a guy used to travel to many places, but not being to Brazil since 2002. Any particular area that should be avoided?
5) best places to eat and drink
6) best sport bars, dance halls
7) is it ok to use public transport or renting a car would work better

so far these are the questions, sorry too many but better knowledge better travel
Thanks

My flight (if on time) arrives in Curitiba at 23.30. Allowing for delays etc. I may not get out of the terminal before- say - 1 am.

Does anyone know what time do the Aiport Shuttle Buses or the normal buses stop be running into the City?

Hi!
Im a 24 year old student from Germany and Im making an internship here in Brazil. On Friday I will be in Curitiba, so if anyone would like to show me the city....
I would appreciate this very much.
Email me!
hansemann83@yahoo.de

Ciao!

I will be staying in Foz do Iguacu(Brazil)but flying to Buenos Aires from Iguazu Falls(Argentina)what is the best way to get there bus or taxi? How long would it take and the cost?

Hi,

can anybody recommend this hotel or did anybody know this hotel and how far is it to the Falls ?
http://www.hotelesturion.com/english/home.aspx

thanks,
S

Hey Travellers,

do I need for the Nacional do Iguacu a yellow fever immunisation ?

I hear from my doctors its necessary, from friends I hear its not necessary.
mmh, what now?

thanks for all postings,

S

Hi VT´ers.

Im visting Puerto Iguazu for one day in September and then crossing over to Foz for one night from where I have a flight to Rio de Janeiro. Since I really like to visit Paraguay then I was wondering wether it would be better to cross over from the Argentina-side or the Brazilian-side?

I hope you dont mind that I posted the same question on the Puerto Iguazu-forum.

Með fyrirfram þökk fyrir hjálpina :)
Bearzy.

A few questions:

What is the best way to get from Foz do Iguacu to Puerto Iguazu? By bus or Taxi and about how much was the trip?

How long is the trip between the two cities?

I have read about the difference between both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of the falls and plan to spend the bulk of my time on the Argentine side. However, I was wondering how much time I should spend on the Brazilian side. I will have a Brazilian passport so there is no problem there. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Hi, Sadly we don't have much time on our trip and must stick to planned dates, so I was wondering if anyone knew of a website where I can buy my tickets from Curitiba to Foz do Iguacu in advance and tickets from Foz do Iguacu to Campo Grande too. I saw Catarinense (running a Curitiba-Foz do Iguacu route) has an online buying area, but it is only for Brazilian nationals. And Eucatur (running the Foz do Iguacu-Campo Grande route) doesn't offer online purchases.

We really don't want to miss the buses we need to be on to keep the itinerary. Any suggestions???

Hi all,

Is there a safe place to keep my luggage in a cloak room in the bus or the train station. I am taking the bus from Iguassu and arriving in the morning to Curitiba at 7 AM. I am taking the train journey at 8 AM. Is there a safe place to leave my luggage in the vicinity. Please help.

Dear members,

I have tried this website http://www.serraverdeexpress.com.br
I also gave it to my travel agent In Brazil. I want 2 tickets on the left side for the train journey. This has been recommended in these forums as well as Lonely planet guide. My travel agent In Brazil says that seats are allocated in random and is unable to promise me seats on the left side. I am planning that particular journey for 25th May'07. I think being so much in advance there should be a way for it. Or is it first come first served and you can choose your seats?

Is ther any 1 st class compartments or all seats are passenger class/economy class?
input much appreciated.

I will be visiting Foz do Iguacu via the Brazilian side and want to enter into the Paraguayan side and Argentinian side. Is it possible to obtain on the spot visas at the border crossing? I wont be spending any other time in either country and do not have round trip flights out of either country as I will be returning to Brazil and continuing back to Sao Paulo.

Any suggestions for gay restaurants in Curitiba, Brazil?

Hi all together,

I would like to go hiking to the mountain Pico Marumbi.
But I didn't found any further information how to go there.
I will take the train from Curitiba to Marumby.

I found a small map about three possibilities (easy - middle - hard) to hike up.
Does anybody know how difficult the hardest way is? Do I need equipment for it?
Can someone recommend a special way?
How much time shall i consider
Can I also camp there or is it a nature reservat?

Thanks for everybody who takes the time to answer
Senny

Hi,

I want to fly or take a bus from the Iguazu-area to Montevideo. Are there any websites with flight- or bus-schedules that you, fellow travellers, reccommend?

I dont care if it is from the Argentina or Brazil side.

Thanks!

Hi!

Im from Iceland and I and my girlfriend are coming to Brazil (& hopefully as much of S-America that we can cover) in September. Coming from far away we of course want to maximize our time there. Our plan is to check-out the Brazilian side and the Argentina side in 1 day? Is that to optimistic?

Then I was wondering if the Paraguyan-side was worth the visit? Ive heard about a tax free paradise but we dont want to buy anything since we would have to carry it a round for the whole time. So is there anything else to do there except shopping? Some nice cafés and watching interesting culture is sufficient! So does somebody recommend it?

Thanks!
Bearzy

Dear all

I am assigned to work in Curitiba for 6 mths starting from late Jan 2007 by the company and will come with my wife.

The company finds me a hotel with just a microwave and fridge. As we like doing our cooking and importantly six months is not a short period and staying in a hotel will definitely drive us crazy, we wish to find a furnished apartment with two bedrooms, kitchen, belcony and basic electric appliance.

My questions are:

1. Can I easily rent such an apartment for 6 mths in Curitiba?
2. What will be the normal rent for an apartment say 70 square meters?
3. By what source could we find these informations?

Your advise/help will be highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Cheers

Hello, me and other 3 girls are going to study next february and planning on renting an apartment. Do you know where can I find cheap, used beds / house stuff? like a flea market, or street market or something :)

Thanks

I have read that Hotel del Rey is not centerally located. How inconvenient is it from the FAlls? Which mid-range hotels are located closer to the FAlls.

Am requesting comments of any past guest of the Inter Palace Hotel in Curitiba.

I am going to Curitiba tomorrow and want to do my Christmas shoping there. What gifts are native to Brazil? I like to steer away from tourist traps and prices and shop with the residents. Thanks for any suggestions and help!

I am trying to find out about the train trip from Curitiba to Paranagua. I realize there are 2 train services. 1)Do they both operate every day? 2) How do I buy tickets ahead of time from the US? 3) Any other info greatly appreciated.

Hi
I am looking for 10-14 days furnished appartment in Curitiba.
Dates October 25 - Novmenber 8 th

Tnx
Nili

Hello, I'll read through all the posts later, sorry please excuse if I am asking a question that has been replied already.

Me, white chick, and my boyfriend, Taiwanese, will be travelling to Brazil mid September. Our travel agent has helped us book hotels. In Iguacu we are booked for the above hotel.

Question: How do we easierst and safest get there from IGU airport.
Is this area save? Can we walk around during the day / during the evening without being afraid of being robbed?

Sorry, first time to S. America and a little worried. Thanks for your help!

I'm arriving to Foz do Iguacu by plane on the Brazilian side around 2pm. I want see the falls from the Brazilian side properly before I across over to Argentina (where I'll be spending the 2 night). Is there somewhere I can safely leave my backup until I'm ready to cross over to Argentina?

I plan to spend the next day on Argentinian side ...and maybe cross over to Paraguay...just to say I've been there...LOL :-P.

The day after that I will have the whole morning and part of the afternoon until I take the bus to Buenos Aires. I may take the earlier buses so I can stop at the Jesuit Mission...does that sound feasible?

What airlines fly from Iguassu to BA?

Are there overnight busses to BA? How long/much are those?

thanks so much!

Are there direct busses from Florianopolis to Iguassu? Is there a website where I can check a shedule?

Any direct flights?

Thanks so much!

can anyone recommend any good places to crash in.
at reasonable rates