Foz do Iguacu It is one of the most popular destinations for travelers, however, after the new coronavirus news, the city's tourist activities underwent an evaluation and ended up temporarily closing due to the pandemic.
In an informative way, we created this article to help you understand everything about this subject and the city's status in this regard!
What is the coronavirus?
Covid-19, already popularly known as new coronavirus, is a new family of viruses that appeared mainly in animals such as bats and rodents, but when infecting people, the corona can mutate and become stronger.
Unfortunately, this is exactly what happened in the generation of Covid-19, which became a highly contagious virus throughout the world.
What are the symptoms of coronavirus?
Initially similar to a common flu, the coronavirus can be confused with symptoms of other diseases, so stay alert and if you have the following symptoms you should call the covid-19 center to be examined!
- Nasal congestion
- Sore throat
- Dry cough
- High fever
- Difficulty breathing (in severe cases)
- Diarrhoea
How to prevent Covid-19?
There is still no vaccine for coronavirus, but some precautions can be taken to avoid contagion:
- Wash your hands well with soap and water;
- Or use alcohol gel;
- When coughing or sneezing, cover your nose and mouth;
- Avoid agglomerations;
- Do not touch sick people;
- Leave the environments well ventilated.
How many cases are there in Brazil?
Currently, on 20/03/2020, the latest numbers of people infected by the coronavirus, according to the website “metropoles.com”, are 428 across Brazil, with 8 deaths so far.
With the high level of contagion, the numbers rose significantly this month, which is why the Brazilian Government took measures and adopted various measures and guidelines for institutions, organizations and the general population.
One of these measures prohibited large gatherings of people at events and places, therefore, attractions and restaurants in Foz do Iguaçu made the wise decision to temporarily close during the virus outbreak.
Update Notes:
Through a new decree, the tourist attractions and non-essential services from Foz do Iguaçu were closed in July 2020 and currently remain that way, until further notice from the Paraná government seeking preventive measures against Covid-19.
Because of this, this and other posts on our blog may undergo changes, without prior notice, with updates on the current scenario in Foz do Iguaçu and the region.
We will keep our articles updated as soon as possible, also follow the latest posts and their release dates.
For more hotel information, you can contact our team at call center using the right button on the website, or through our social networks (Tarobá Hotel in Facebook e Instagram).
The following article was previously posted, on 20/03/2020, before these updates and with the current status of the attraction:
What is open in Foz do Iguaçu?
To update you on the situation in Foz do Iguaçu, we have listed some tours in Foz, which have taken temporary closure measures, in order to protect people and prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Thus respecting the guidelines of the WHO (World Health Organization) and the Ministry of Health.
The only ones that can remain open, but during reduced hours, are supermarkets, markets, pharmacies, lottery outlets, ATMs, passport issuing offices, Federal Police stations, bakeries, financial institutions, water and gas distributors, funeral services and veterinary clinics.
In addition, of course, public and private health services, emergency and urgent care, for hospitalization and monitoring. The city hall will remain open, but at reduced hours, from 8 am until 12 pm. Restaurants can only operate through delivery.
Important: These establishments (those with non-essential services) may be closed again. As more decrees are issued for the city.
Tours in Foz Iguaçu:
Some people still ask us which tours in Foz do Iguaçu are closed, but in reality most of them are already closed, for the reason we summarized about the coronavirus and crowds.
Waterfalls of Iguaçu:
On 17/03, the Iguaçu National Park announced its closure from 18/03, with opening forecast in a week, but this initial forecast was adjusted according to the progress of the situation in the region and the country as a whole .
Status (07/2020): Closed
Which attractions close with this measure?
- Iguaçu Falls (Brazilian side)
- Macuco Safari
- Macuco Safari + Waterfalls
- Macuco Safari + Rafting
- Macuco Jungle + Waterfalls
- Rafting
- Macuco only Jungle
Bird Park:
In order to ensure that people followed WHO instructions to stay in their city, Parque das Aves closed on 18/03, with an initial expected return in 15 days.
Status (07/2020): Closed
Which attractions close with this measure?
- Traditional tour to Parque das Aves
- BackStage Experience
- Forest Experience
Landmark of the Three Borders:
Like the previous attractions, Marco das 3 Fronteiras interrupted its activities on March 18th for an indefinite return period.
Status (07/2020): Closed
Which attractions close with this measure?
- Scenic village of the Jesuit Missions
- Cabeza de Vaca Restaurant
- Evening artistic performances are temporarily closed at Marco.
Itaipu Binacional:
The Itaipu Plant also announced the closure of its tourist activities.
At first, Itaipu only closed a few tours, but given the spread of the pandemic and the change in the current scenario, Itaipu Binacional took the decision to close all of its attractions for at least a week.
Status (07/2020): Closed
Which attractions close with this measure?
- Itaipu Panoramic
- Itaipu Special
- Itaipu Illuminated
- Ecomuseum
- Biological Refuge
Dreams Park Show – Dreamland:
Following this general closure, the Dreams Park Show Tourist Complex, known as the Dreamland Wax Museum, took measures and as of March 18th closed its doors for an indefinite period.
Status (07/2020): Closed
Which attractions close with this measure?
- wax Museum
- World wonders
- Valley of the Dinosaurs
- DinoAdventure;
- Dreams Icebar
- Super Cars.
Other tourist attractions in Foz do Iguaçu that were closed:
Status (07/2020): Closed
- Helicopter Flight in the Falls (Helisul)
- Muslim Mosque
- Budhist temple
- And more.
How are the borders?
Just as the impact of the new coronavirus was great in all regions of our country, unfortunately in the Triple Border things were not very different.
Being the first to be closed, Brazil's borders with Paraguay and Argentina were blocked from entry by Brazilians.
Paraguay:
The Directorate-General for Migrations announced as of March 16th that the Brazil-Paraguay border would be closed for 03 days.
This decision ended up forcing all shopping malls and stores in the famous commerce between Ciudad Del Este and Foz do Iguaçu to close their doors.
Activities such as Shopping in Paraguay and By Night Paraguay were closed for this initial period.
Remembering that the economic impact of Covid-19 was already being felt at the border, as the dollar overvalued to its historical value of more than 5 Brazilian reais.
Status (12/2020): Open from October 15th until today.
Argentina:
Puerto Iguazú also closed the border on March 15th, following a sensible decision by the President of the Republic of Argentina, Alberto Fernández.
The Iguazú National Park announced the closure of the Argentine Falls during this period of precaution against the new virus. As a result, the Puerto Iguazú Fair, Wanda Mines, San Ignacio Ruins, Casinos in Puerto Iguazú, La Aripuca and Duty Free are suspended for Brazilians.
Status (12/2020): Closed and with no plans to open the border with Brazil.
Restaurants in Foz and region:
Commerce and restaurants in Foz and the region ended up with no choice and had to close for that period of time. In the city of Foz, many respected the general decision of the attractions and closed, as in the case of the Rafain Churrascaria Show in Foz.
In Puerto Iguazú, Madero Tango and the Argentine Experience Restaurant also closed.
Other activities suspended in Foz do Iguaçu:
In an official note, according to the Decree of the City of Fzo do Iguaçu, from 20/03, shopping malls, commercial stores and commerce in general must be closed during this time of the pandemic, establishments that do not comply with this order will be fined.
What to do with a scheduled reservation?
And who already has a trip booked? How is it?
Don't worry, there's no reason to panic. Always thinking about the best of our customers, Grupo Tarobá is taking actions that help people at this time.
Hotel Tarobá and Tarobá Express:
We at Grupo Tarobá are fully aware of the current situation and are available to cancel or reschedule nights booked during this period directly with us, without the cancellation fee included.
Remembering that our hotels can only reschedule reservations made through our call center or on our official websites (www.hoteltarobafoz.com.br/ www.pophotelfoz.com.br), if you have booked nightly rates or promotional packages with tour operators , you must contact them to cancel or reschedule.
Most operators are cooperating, so contact them and reschedule your trip.
Read also Hotel Tarobá is the 1st hotel in Foz do Iguaçu with the Responsible Tourism Seal!
Iguassu Combo:
A Iguassu Combo is also rescheduling tours, tickets and vouchers that have already been sold, at no additional cost. Knowing that most attractions are closed, Combo will help you avoid problems if you have already purchased tickets directly from the agency.
Conclusion:
As presented in this article, many tours in Foz do Iguaçu closed due to the new coronavirus pandemic. But this is not a reason to despair or to completely undo your dream of visiting the Land of Falls.
Let's hope that the population cooperates, follows all prevention instructions and that more people stay safe while the pandemic passes and diminishes until it is completely extinguished.
Follow all protection tips, wait and plan your visit to Foz do Iguaçu in the future. This bad phase will pass, and we tourism professionals will need you after it, to maintain and recover our activities, jobs and income!
Your empathy will help us bring back a better Foz do Iguaçu, after all these current events.
Thank you for reading this article, stay tuned on our social media and blog, we will be completely transparent about the situation in Foz and the region for the safety of our local population and repeat travelers.
Images provided by their respective attractions.
Article by Lauana. G Simões.
