Provincia de Misiones Travel Forum

Hello,

We are arriving at the airport (Argentina side) in the morning. Rather than going all the way to the hotel at Puerto Iguazu and knowing that check in is not usually till midday, is it possible to leave our backpacks (size of medium sized luggage) in either:
1. Airport lockers or
2. Lockers at the Iguazu Falls National Park.

Preferably I would leave my backpacks in the park lockers, assuming they are available and large enough to store them.

Also, what bus can I take to the park from the airport? Is there a bus schedule I can look up on the web?

Many thanks

It is recommended to people travelling to Misiones and Cataratas del Iguazu, to get the yellow fever vaccination. You can read the Ministerio de Salud recommendation in this web page.

http://www.clarin.com/diario/2008/02/09/sociedad/s-01603685.htm

Consider that you must get it 10 days in advance to the entrance to the Province. This situation follows the massive vaccination in Paraguay.

Hi,
We'll be travelling to Buenos Aires this coming March for a little over two weeks. We plan to leave for the falls by bus on March 7, tour the falls all day March 8, and return to Bs As on March 9.
I heard there are different bus lines, different services available. Also one of us is over 65 years of age and somewhat disabled (eligible for a disabled parking permit) someone mentioned that some travel discounts are available to senior or disabled people, actually free travel on buses and metro in BsAs.
I'd appreciate information about bus schedules, bus lines, where to get tickets, how long in advance, ticket prices, etc.

Also, are visas necessary to enter Argentina for citizens of the European Union? Specifically Hungarians?

Thank you

Gabor

We will be flying into the Brazil side's airport but staying in the park on the Argentinian side. Does anyone know the best way to get there?

Should we take a cab? How long would it take if we were to do that? Will the cab driver be able to get into the Argentinian side? Do they typically carry passports/visas themselves?

Are there busese that go from the Brazilian airport to the Argentinian side? If so, how much would it be and how much longer will it take? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

i am trying to book my tickets to go to iguazu on sunday, but not sure if i should plan on staying 2 nights (seeing the falls on sunday and monday and coming back to BA on tuesday) or 3 nights (coming back on wednesday)... what would you recommend for seeing the basics?

There seem to be lots of moscitoes so how about Malaria and "Yellow Fever" at the falls ?
In general moscitos really love my kind of blood ;-(((

Can anyone recommend a nice hostel in Puerto Iguazú? Thanks!!

Does anybody know if there's an overnight bus from Puerto Iguazu to Tucuman, and if so, what times and what is the company?

thanks!

Alguien me podria decir si hay un colectivo desde Puerto Iguazu a Tucuman, y si lo hay, a que hora y con que compania?

gracias!

This maybe a stupid question but a little confused with requirements for entering and leaving countries whilst trevelling.

At the start of 2008 my girlfriend and I are beginning our world trip in Argentina. We are planning to end up at the Iguazu falls for 3-5 days, staying on both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides before flying on to Manaus Brazil.
Will we be able to cross the border after staying in Puerto Igazu for 2 nights and then continue our travels in Brazil, or will we need to have pre booked a flight out of Argentina before entering the country. We are arriving in Argentina on the 2nd of January. Hoping someone can help with our inexperience?
Any recommendations on accommodation both sides of the falls would also be great

Hi,

I am going to be in Brazil in September. I would like to go from Rio to Foz De Iguacu Falls (Brazilian Side).
What is the best way to get there, as I would prefer the cheapest i.e. Bus. However if it is an awful journey and there is not much difference for a flight, I would consider this.
From Iguaca I would like to get to Santa Cruz in Bolvia, again what is the best route for this preferably by Bus?

Any feedback would be much appreciated. sorry for all the questions!!

I will be leaving for Asuncion in a couple of weeks and would really like to visit Iguazu. However I am on a tight budget and would like to avoid paying the $100 for a Brazilian visa. Is there a way to avoid it? Thanks for your help.

Hi everyone,

my friend and I are spending a month in Posadas in July/August. Although we will be spending every week day working in an orphanage, our weekends are free to explore. Any advice on things to do when we're there? Obviously we plan to go to Iguazu falls, we were also thinking of border hopping to Brazil and Paraguay, but would we need visas to do this?

Are there any good places to go drinking or clubbing in Posadas, and where are the good restaurants?

Thanks in advance,

Kat

Hi VT´ers

In september I will be visting Puerto Iguazu for one whole day and then crossing over to Brazil for one night in Foz fromwhere I have a scheduled flight to Rio de Janeiro.

Is it better to go from Argentina-side into Paraguay for a short visit or is it better to go from the Brazilian side?

Also can somebody recommend a good hotel which is very close to the town of Puerto Iguazu?

Þakka ykkur kærlega fyrir :)
Bearzy!

Is it necessary to book a tour or guide to see the Falls (Argentinean side and Brazilian side) or do I just take a bus to the park entrance?

Hi,

Anybody who can assist me with these questions below :)

1) Is it good to visit Iguazu during June 07? Will there be a lot of water gushing down from the fall?
2) Is it convenient to get a taxi from Iguazu airport? Is it safe? Is it expensive?
3) Do I really need a tour guide to bring me to the Iguazu falls or I can do it free and easy?
4) Is it convenient to get a cab to Iguazu Falls and back?
5) If I will like to go for the Great Adventure Safari Boat, do I need to book with a tour operator in advance or I can just go for the boat ride when I am at Iguazu falls? What is the charges like per person?

That's all for now!

Hope anyone can help.

I posted this question of the Foz do Iguacu board but thought I should also add it here.

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.

Hey all,

Once you've done the Falls is there anything else recommended in Iguazu?
What's the nightlife like?
Has anyone driven from Bs As to Iguazu? Is it a good idea with a rented car?

Cheers,

Pat

I am going to Buenos Aires in August with my boyfriend. It will be his first time visiting and I wanted to bring him to see the cataratas in iguazu. I have told him 800 times how amazing they are but am afraid that late August they might not be as impressive. Is it worth the money for us to go at this time of year? i dont think we will have an opportunity to again anytime soon but i am scared that if it is too dry he will be left with a bad impression and maybe not return. any suggestions?

We like to know if we can get bus to go from Iguazu to salta via either
Tucuman or esteros de ibera. We would stay for a night in Tucuman or ibera and then proceed to Salta.
Please inform details about bus timing, company, frequency, duration, cost
and comfort etc. Thanks.

Are cabs readily available at Iguazu airport or should I pre-arrange a cab through my hotel?
Anyone know the approximate cost to take a cab from the airport to Puerto Iguazu?

I will be staying at the Hotel Cataratas for 2 nights in Feb. 2007. I understand the IVA (value-added tax) is 21 percent. Do US citizens have to pay this tax? If yes, is it refunded when leaving Argentina?
Thank you.

Does anyone know if the amount of water at Iguazu Falls has returned to normal after the drought in July?

I'm visiting Buenos Aires for a wedding and will be there a couple of weeks. I am travelling with my wife and a 1 year old baby and looking for a side trip. We have travelled extensively, but never with a child.

Would Iguazu Falls be a side trip that I could do with a young child?

I plan to fly from Buenos Aires and am mostly concerned about avoiding extensive bus or truck rides with the little guy. I'm travelling with a car seat in tow, but assume that outside of the major cities I won't be able to use it?! If the drive isn't too long, a cab is possible an option?!

Any insight into this area would help.

Thanks,
Todd.

Hi-
I am in Bs. As. with some friends all of december. During that time we would like to venture up to the falls and were wondering how far in advance we have to organise things?

I know we can book busses from retiro ok the day before or so, but do we need to book holtel much before-hand?

And can we book tours when we get there?

Thanks

Greetings,

I am travelling to BsAs in less than 3 weeks and considering going to Iguazu. I have some questions:

1. Everyone talks about the pararamic view of the falls from Brazil side. I hold US passport but no Brazilian visa, how can I get to the Brazilian side?
How about the boat trips? Do I get a pararamic view from the boat trips?

2. How is the water volume in mid-Dec? Is this its dry season or wet season? A while ago I saw an article saying that the fall has shrunk significantly due to drought. I think it was a few weeks ago. So I am wonder how it is now.

3. How much time do I need to explore the park, say, taking the Gran Adventure tour (combination of getting soaked under the falls and jeep trip along Yacaratia trail) and do some hiking in lower & upper cuicuit myself, 1 day? 2 days? I am young and fit.

thanks very much,

Oliver

Hello!

A group of us will be traveling to Argentina at the end of the year. We are going to spend a week in buenos aires from christmas to new year's and then take a bus up to iguazu.

couple of questions-

lonely planet listed andesmar and chevallier as the biggest bus companies in argentina, but when we called them up, they said that they did not run the buenos aires - san ignacio - puerto iguazu route. i know there has to be other companies that run that route, does anyone know of these companies? do they have websites? is it necessary to prebook long distance bus tickets? we're going to be travelling right after new year's, or better still on new year's day itself if the buses run then (do they?) and so it'd probably be a busy time. we're looking for a bus that runs from buenos aires to san ignacio or posadas, we'd see the san ignacio mini jesuit ruins there, and then carry on to puerto iguazu for the falls.

we're excited about seeing the argentinean side of the falls. it looks like we're going to be arriving sometime in the afternoon, around 2pm. the park closes at 6.30pm. how long do the tours take? do we have time to see the falls on the day we arrive?

any help would be greatly appreciated. we're kinda stuck now because we have no information about bus companies, and we want to get that down before we book accommodation.

thank you so much.

Travelling to the falls in late November for a couple of days in late November. Does anyone have a tip on whether the Brazil side or the Argentina side is better for accommodation/food/prices and general atmosphere? I'm kinda leaning towards Puerto Iguazu on the Argentina side because it sounds more laidback, but I'm easily persuaded.

Hi all,

Does anyone know a good resource to find the dates of the full moon falls tours? I will be in Buenos Aires 9/20-10/20 and am trying to figure out when I should visit the falls...

Thanks!

Hi all.

I'm planning to do this trip: from Sao Paulo to Iguazú by bus. Stay a night or two seeing the falls, and then continue my trip by bus, from Iguazú to Asunción (Paraguay).

Any suggestions? I know it's a long trip, but it's the same for me. I've read Brazilian buses are very comfortable. Is it safe to do this trip by night?

Do you know any bus-company that does this trip?

Thanks!

Is it possible to survive on dollars/credit-card/reais on the argentinian side of the falls(including busride, Entrance-fee, food, tours) Or do we need to have pesos? I guess it is possible to change dollars to pesos in Foz do Iguacu(brazilian town..)?