If you are planning to come to the Land of Cataratas and during your trip you want to take a few days of complete peace, know that there are some cities close to Foz do Iguaçu with perfect places for that!
Leaving the Triple Border a little, in neighboring cities it is possible to take a day trip for a rural trip, enjoy the climate and flavors of the farm and connect with nature.
In this article, Tarobá Hotel will show you some places to experience the countryside and get to know a little about the interior of Paraná!
Look what you will find in this text:
Shall we start our trip inland? So take some time to read and enjoy!
Cities near Foz do Iguaçu-PR
The much sought after Foz do Iguaçu, both by Brazilians and foreigners, is located in the extreme west of Paraná, right at the end of BR 277.
For those who arrive in the city by car, it is very likely that you will see several plantations and small towns along the way, but what you don't know is that these cities also have great leisure options.
The municipalities we will mention here are adjacent to the Iguaçu National Park and have already been widely explored by local residents for cycling, horseback riding, hiking and sport fishing.
Here, we will show you some cities close to Foz do Iguaçu for you to include in your itinerary and we will start with the most “distant” municipalities until the closest one.
Santa Teresa do Oeste
Santa Tereza do Oeste is 119 km from Foz do Iguaçu, a car journey that takes around 1 hour and 36 minutes.
The municipality belonged to Cascavel, but was emancipated not long ago, in 1990. It has around 10.342 inhabitants and stands out for its agricultural and industrial sectors.
But what good does Santa Tereza have to know?
Em Saint Teresa There are some leisure spaces in the middle of nature, such as Swan Lake and the beginning of the Iguaçu National Park, as well as religious temples for those who appreciate architecture and the Catholic faith.
You need to visit Santa Tereza do Oeste
Pedra da Mata Institute
Here, we will highlight the Pedra da Mata Institute, a beautiful project where leisure is a consequence, but the main objective is to show more sustainable ways of living.
This is a very educational and ecological tour! And to get to know it, you can opt for a guided tour that lasts around 3 hours or book a room to spend 1 day.
To find out more about opening and lunch times, check out this page website.
The Institute is located on BR 277, km 607,5, between Cascavel and Santa Tereza do Oeste, PR.
Ceu Azul
It is known as the Oxygen Capital, because Céu Azul has 73% of its territory occupied by the Iguaçu National Park.
There is a strong presence of Italian and German culture in this municipality, a legacy of colonization by families of these ethnicities who came from other states.
Céu Azul is 92,7 km away from Foz do Iguaçu, about 1h12min by car and has an estimated population of 11.649 inhabitants.
Its biggest attractions are the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, Beira Parque Route and Trails in the National Park.
Where to go in Céu Azul?
Recanto Lagoa Azul
In addition to those mentioned above, a nice place to spend the day is the Recanto Lagoa Azul.
A space with plenty of green area, space for camping, trails, river and also has a restaurant, event space and swimming pool.
In addition to enjoying regional food by trying the typical dish of the house, Paraguayan pork, you can also enjoy fishing pay.
The place is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 13 pm. Saturday and Sunday from 09 am.
Address: Linha Lagoa Azul, interior of Céu Azul/PR.
Matelândia
The name Matelândia is a tribute to the Matte family, who became the owners of a large tract of land that covered the region, in 1918.
The Municipality is 72,3 km from Foz do Iguaçu, taking an average of 57 minutes to get there.
Its economy is based on agribusiness and regarding leisure points of interest, the greatest attractions are in the various areas with waterfalls.
There are so many waterfalls that the municipality's tourism department set up the Waterfall Route, with a 65km route for adventurers who are willing to do it by bike, walking, running and even by jeep.
But among so many, we will highlight 2 places. See below!
Where can you go in Matelândia
Castelletto Dal Pozzo
Are you thinking about coming to Foz by car? So you need to pass the Castelletto Dal Pozzo, or Castelinho for those close to you, a mandatory stop for anyone taking the BR 277 on the way to Iguaçu.
It all started with Mr. Aurélio Dal Pozzo, who in 1977 wanted to use the land he had recently purchased on the side of BR 277 to sell fruit salad.
Mr. Aurélio's idea worked very well and over time the place gained the beautiful structure of a castle in honor of the family's origins, from the Castelletto di Rotzo community in the province of Vicenza, Italy.
Today on site you will find the cafeteria, where they sell the family's delicious fruit salad, as well as coffees and snacks.
And in Castle has the restaurant, That fits italian rodizio. The place is so charming that it won the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2020 award in 2020.
O Castelletto Ice Cream and Café Open daily from 7:30 am to 19:30 pm and the
Castelletto Restaurant daily from 11:00 am to 14:30 pm.
It is located on Rodovia BR 277 – Km 660,5 – Matelândia -PR.
Uncle João Waterfall
A Tio João waterfall It's a great place to recharge your batteries, enjoy nature up close and take a waterfall bath.
On site you have access to restaurants, kiosks for those who want to have a barbecue, a camping area and chalets for those who plan to spend the night.
The place is open every day from 08:00 am to 18:00 pm, but you need to be scheduled in advance.
The location is in the São Roque Community, in the interior of Matelândia-PR.
Serranópolis do Iguaçu
The small municipality of Serranópolis do Iguaçu, was emancipated from Medianeira-PR recently, in 1996, and today has an estimated population of 4.568 inhabitants.
The municipality is 71,8 km away from Foz, a journey that takes 58 minutes by car. What maintains the city's economy is agriculture, dairy farming and pig farming.
The region's greatest attraction is the Jericos, which are trailers used in field work that transform into competition cars on a rustic dirt track.
But besides the famous event, what else can you do in Serranópolis?
Visit the Dembogurski Winery
It all started when Mr. Loacir Dembogurski decided to use his father's distillery, which previously produced cachaça, to make wines.
The wine pleased the local community and soon the family business began to grow. A Dembogurski Winery Today it produces approximately 50 thousand liters of wine per year.
The family also took the opportunity to open the property for rural tourism and offer its visitors meals with very traditional dishes such as polenta, country chicken, braised suckling pig and pasta.
And in addition to tasting these delicacies, you can taste a good wine from the region. And if you still have the energy after eating so much, the place is close to Trilha da Onça, great for a walk!
If you want to try the famous Dembogurski family wine, the place is on Linha Bellon, in the interior of Serranópolis do Iguaçu/PR.
Median
Here in the region, people use the expression “Medianeeeira” a lot to give an effect to the phrase!
This refers to the religious meaning, as the word Medianeira has in its origin the meaning of intermediary and was inspired by Our Lady Medianeira of All Graces.
The distance from the city to Foz is 59,9 km, a journey that takes 47 minutes by car.
It has 45.812 inhabitants, who are engaged in industrial, service provision and agricultural activities.
The city's best-known spots are the Angelo Darolt Square: 25th of July Municipal Park and the Salete Hill.
Where to go in Medianeira?
Marlene's place
If there's one good thing in Brazil, it's our colonial coffee! At Sítio da Marlene you have a sensational breakfast, with a rural taste and surrounded by warmth and nature.
After eating a lot, the place will invite you to take a walk and enjoy the beauty there.
To visit the place, you need to make an appointment, for this click here and visit the venue's Instagram to find out more.
Address: Linha Mineira, interior of Medianeira/PR
Recanto Olivo
If you are looking for a place to spend the day, rest and be close to nature, the Recanto Olivo it's a good alternative.
The space has a playground for children, a trail, a suspension bridge to venture into nature and waterfalls to cool off.
For those who don't want to give up a good barbecue, there are kiosks suitable for that and it is even possible to rent one of the chalets to spend the night.
The place is open from Wednesday to Sunday, but in winter you need to make an appointment. Its location is on the São Braz Line, in the interior of Medianeira/PR
Cabanha Rosso
Another very typical place in the interior to eat traditional farm food is at Cabanha Rosso.
In addition to the mouth-watering lunch, the place is full of handmade details that delight visitors when they see the beautiful rustic decor.
The space also has a trail, perfect for a walk to help with digestion!
The location is on the São Braz Line, in the interior of Medianeira/PR and it is necessary Reserve visit in advance.
Sao Miguel do Iguaçu
40 minutes from Foz do Iguaçu, around 41,6 km away, we arrived in São Miguel do Iguaçu.
It is a small city, with 26.867 inhabitants, full of simplicity,
but it invites you to relax.
In São Miguel you will find many corners, places for fishing, swimming pools, natural beauty, and tasty organic food.
The places that people most often visit in the municipality are:
- Takahashi and Arruda sites;
- Ipiranga Spa;
- Teko Ocoy indigenous village;
- Apepu Quilombola Community.
In addition to these, we have a special tip for those who want a day of rest and an educational experience with the family, check it out below.
Where to go in São Miguel do Iguaçu?
Mini-farm
The Mini-fazendinha guesthouse has been a delight for families and children in the region for years.
It's called a mini-farm because the owner Mr. Renato likes small animals and just out of curiosity, they also own the Barracão restaurant, which is located in Vila A, in Foz.
It's a very welcoming place, it has all the tranquility of a place, with lots of shade to rest and animals to interact with.
Be prepared to eat a lot, because the place not only serves a country-style breakfast, but also serves Minas Gerais food cooked on a wood-burning stove.
But it's important to remember that the place doesn't accept credit cards, especially because there's barely any internet access there. It’s really about disconnecting!
A Mini-farm It is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 08am to 18pm and is located on PR-497 – São Miguel do Iguaçu, PR.
Saint Therese of Itaipu
A city neighboring Foz do Iguaçu, it's so close that it feels like we're just going to another neighborhood. It is only 22,7 km from Foz, which is a 22-minute drive.
Santa Terezinha is a very calm city, with just 22.992 inhabitants, many of whom work, study or come to Foz do Iguaçu for a walk.
But the opposite also happens, many residents of Foz go to the town next door just to enjoy the famous beach, which we will soon tell you a little more about.
Other popular places in the city are the Silvino Dal-Bo Square which has sports courts, an outdoor gym and a playground for children.
And Domingos Zanette Park, which is very popular among those who practice cycling.
A place to walk in Santa Terezinha de Itaipu
Balneário Turístico Terminal Alvorada de Itaipu
Better known as Santa Terezinha beach, if before it was already a great place to spend the day, now it's even better.
The new infrastructure received a beautiful facade to welcome its visitors, and two support points, one for cyclists right at the entrance to the beach and one for tourists, which has a reception room and outpatient clinic.
The resort was expanded, got new landscaping, scenic lighting, a walking trail, the place's iconic viewpoint was revitalized and also became better lit.
Bathers, in addition to enjoying the Itaipu lake, can cool off and have fun in the water square, which has a corridor of water jets.
It does not stop there! The place also gained a playground, a gastronomic center, much more accessible walking trails and new kiosks for those who don't want to give up a good barbecue.
Security at the little beach has increased, as it is now monitored 24 hours a day by cameras with artificial intelligence. And it was so beautiful that I enjoyed taking lots of photos to ensure good records.
Access to Santa Terezinha de Itaipu Beach is from 7am to 23pm, and if you want to use the kiosks you must pay attention to the new rules for using the place. Just consult here.
Bonus
Who doesn't like a bonus, right? This one is for sports fans.
Occasionally, municipal governments promote cycling and sport fishing events.
Keep an eye on the events calendar, so you can make your visit to Destination Iguaçu much more interesting.
Check out the events at the links below:
Cycle tourism e Sport fishing.
Cities near Foz do Iguaçu | Conclusion
Did you know any of these cities near Foz do Iguaçu? Now you know that there are many other attractions in the Far West of Paraná that are worth seeing.
If you have already visited any of these places, tell us what your experience was like and if you have any suggestions, we will be happy to hear from you.
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