Who doesn't love a holiday? Even more so in the middle of the week, it seems like the rest of the week goes by even faster, the downside is that you can't take a short 3-day trip because it's on a Wednesday.
But because Foz do Iguaçu is a city on the Border, even though it is a mid-week holiday, the city receives many visitors, from neighboring cities or neighboring countries.
But what to do in just 1 day in Foz do Iguaçu? Is it possible to enjoy a peaceful day and discover the city's main attraction with the family? With this in mind, I put together a relaxing itinerary for you to enjoy this day off in Foz do Iguaçu with your family.
Why is Foz do Iguaçu the second most visited city in Brazil?
Foz do Iguaçu is home to one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, which increases the number of visitors to Foz, another reason is the price, if you are looking for a cheap trip, Foz do Iguaçu is perfect for you, as well as having lots of things to do , hotel prices are very affordable.
The Land of Falls draws the attention of tourists because it is part of the Triple Border, which results in an international trip with a low budget.
What is special about Foz do Iguaçu?
The city is flooded with culture, the most diverse possible, every little part of the city explicitly shows the cultures contained in Foz do Iguaçu.
Gastronomy is another important aspect of Foz, the city is welcoming, and as it is not a big city, and contains so much entertainment, anyone who has visited once will probably visit again.
Hotels in Foz do Iguacu
We do Hotel Tarobá, we are one of the best hotels in Foz do Iguaçu and the region, and by carrying this title, we are suspicious of saying, how magical the city is, if you want to renew your energy, this is the right place.
Our hotel works with the aim of providing our customers with unforgettable moments, and to make this possible, our hotel has extra help, the Combo Iguassu Tourism Agency, a specialized agency, attached to the hotel.
Why choose Combo Iguassu
Combo Iguassu is the best tourism agency on the Border, with the best prices on the most diverse attractions of the Triple Border, providing more excitement to your tours.
Combo works with accredited drivers, air-conditioned transport, and above all, always valuing the well-being, comfort and safety of its customers.
Make your trip more incredible and unforgettable with Combo Iguassu.
To know more, visit: Iguassu Combo
Iguacu National Park
The place is extremely important for humanity, let's summarize our day off by getting to know the Park where the Iguaçu Falls are located in more detail. Let's start our itinerary here, with an incredible tour inside the Iguaçu National Park.
Curiosity: The Iguaçu National Park is home to most of the Atlantic Forest in southern Brazil.
The large amount of landscapes and beauty of the Iguaçu Falls meant that the Iguaçu National Park became the first Conservation Unit in Brazil to be characterized as a “World Natural Heritage Site” by UNESCO, in 1986.
The site contains a very rich biodiversity, made up of species of Brazilian fauna and flora, some of which are threatened with extinction, such as the jaguar, the puma, the yellow-snouted caiman, the yellow-breasted parrot, purple, the harpy eagle, among many other species of birds protected by the Iguaçu National Park.
waterfalls of Iguaçu
The Iguaçu Falls is the main tourist attraction in Foz do Iguaçu, resulting in thousands of annual visitors, the tour lasts an average of 1h30, depending on the attraction's condition.
I recommend that you choose the first visiting time, at 9 am, to be able to follow our 1-day itinerary in Foz do Iguaçu.
Curiosity: The Iguaçu Falls are approximately 2.700 meters long, less than half of which are on the Brazilian side and the vast majority on the Argentine side.
The Falls are made up of approximately 270 waterfalls depending on the volume of water the river presents.
Each waterfall was named according to its size and characteristics, some of which include: Floriano, Deodoro, Benjamim Constant, but the most famous is the Devil's Throat, the largest waterfall made up of the attraction.
Porto Canoas Restaurant
How about a stop on our itinerary for a spectacular lunch, overlooking the Iguaçu Falls, with the best of Iguaçu cuisine?
Curiosity: Port Canoas Specializing in regional Brazilian cuisine and other delicious recipes such as desserts and other typical dishes from the region, the Porto Canoas Restaurant stands out among others for its excellent service to its customers.
Surrounded by nature and an air-conditioned environment, you can enjoy lunch with family, friends or work meetings.
The structure of the restaurant allows the visitor, while tasting a delicious buffet, to enjoy the beauty of the Iguaçu River and the entire landscape contained in the Iguaçu National Park.
Helicopter tour
In the afternoon, after a delicious lunch at the Porto Canoas restaurant, we followed our itinerary, with a helicopter ride under the Iguaçu Falls, observing it from above in a unique view.
Curiosity: The Helicopter tour provides a panoramic view of the Iguazu Falls, both Brazilian and Argentine, this tour lasts approximately 15 minutes, but you have the option of a more detailed tour of the city, with a 35-minute flight over the land of the Falls.
Macuco Safari
After a 20-minute flight over the Falls, we continued our tour, full of adventure at the falls. Now let's get into the water!
The Macuco Safari is an attraction within the Iguaçu National Park, for those who love an adventure or who enjoy an adrenaline rush on the side.
Macuco offers boat trips under the falls, trails through the forest, where you can see the Devil's Throat up close, as well as inflatable boat rides along the strong currents of the Iguaçu River.
You have 4 afternoon tour options to take, choose the one you like most, and venture into the waters of Iguaçu Falls.
You can learn more about Macuco Safari in this article.
I hope you enjoyed the short 1-day itinerary to relax in Foz do Iguaçu this Labor Day holiday!
