O Landmark of the Three Borders will operate at special times, find out a little more about this attraction and what you can do there!
Marco das 3 Fronteiras: What are the special opening hours?
Between the days December 23, 24, 30 and 31, the Marco das Três Fronteiras, a cultural attraction in Foz do Iguaçu, will have special opening hours for visits!
But don't worry about the other days, as they will operate at normal times!
Cultural shows:
The difference this year is that on the days 23 and 30 December: Marco das Três Fronteiras Foz, there will be a special program, where visitors who come there on those days will be able to enjoy traditional cultural dance shows!
Furthermore, the Cabeza de Vaca Restaurant, which normally does not open on Mondays, will be open on the 23rd and 30th (consecutive Mondays), to serve visitors, who can enjoy good regional food!
Cultural presentations start at 19:30 pm, so plan your trip to Marco in advance, to give you time to see the attraction during the day and be able to admire the night shows at night.
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Reduced hours on eve:
In the days 24, Christmas Eve, and on the day 31, new Year's Eve; Marco will work in reduced hours, going from 14pm to 18pm only!
The Cabeza de Vaca Restaurant will not be open on these days, December 24th and 31st!
Summary of the Marco das Três Fronteiras schedule:
For its special operation, Marco will operate following these hours:
- 14pm until 22pm: On December 23rd and 30th!
- From 19:30 pm: Cultural presentations take place
- From 16pm to 23pm: Cabeza de Vaca Restaurant opening hours
At Christmas and New Year:
- From 14pm to 18pm: On eve, December 24th and 31st
- There will be no cultural performances on these days
- The Cabeza de Vaca restaurant will not open.
Marco das Três Fronteiras ticket during special times
Buy your ticket and schedule transport to visit this tourist attraction in Foz, with Iguassu Combo, which has accredited, experienced drivers and comfortable and safe cars and vans for your trip!
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See also what it's like to visit this tour in Foz do Iguaçu, with the Combo:
What is the Three Borders Landmark like?
One of the essential attractions for those who come to visit the Triple Border, certainly, is the Marco das 3 Fronteiras, which has a space with a complete structure for you to enjoy, ranging from a kids space, a film village to learn about local history, a restaurant to enjoy regional gastronomy, bicycle parking, parking, contact with nature and at specific times of the year, it also has a Ferris wheel that is in front of the Paraná River.
In addition to being close to the green and yellow obelisk, marking your Brazilian nationality, you can stay in a space that gives a direct view of the river, and the territories of neighboring countries, Argentina and Paraguay, which are in division with Brazil.
What's Marco's tour like?
The Marco das 3 Fronteiras tour is marked by fun and cultural shows, where you can take advantage of the day to get to know the space, the view of the river and the divisions, admire the obelisk that is more than 100 years old, which marks the end of the territory Brazilian on the border.
Marco has several recreational activities, going beyond the kids space, to artistic, cultural music and dance performances for the whole family to enjoy. Another highlight of this attraction is when the Ferris Wheel is present, from which you can perfectly see the three Triple Border countries (Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay), making the place one of the best tours to take in the region.
On ordinary days, at night, Marco lights up the fountain of his obelisk, filling the place with light and life, it's really cool to meet him at these moments.
Marco das Três Fronteiras operates every day, from 14pm until 22pm*
*Except on special opening hours, as mentioned in this article.
Where to eat in Marco?
If you are looking for where to eat inside Marco das Três Fronteiras, the closest option is Cabeza de Vaca Restaurant, which serves several traditional regional cuisine dishes, while from its balcony, visitors can have a view of the landmark and the Brazilian obelisk.
Serving drinks, appetizers, portions, meats, bait, etc. Cabeza de Vaca Restaurant is a cozy, cool and peaceful place to spend an afternoon in Foz.
Other attractions at Marco das Três Fronteiras:
Another attraction near this restaurant is the scenic village Missões Jesuítas, which is very interesting to visit while you are in the region. The story of the Triple Frontier is told there, in the form of photos, sculptures and objects from the time, as a form of exhibition.
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The Children's Park is also a very cool attraction for children, as there is a space integrated with nature, also demonstrating the importance of the cultural value of the place. The toys there encourage the practice of physical and motor activities, while also giving the child the opportunity to discover and interact with different places in Brazil and the world.
Who has already taken this tour? Fran Guarnieri, from the Blog Living alone,
Full article at: https://morandosozinha.com.br/diario-de-viagem-foz-do-iguacu/
Survey: How many visitors does Marco receive?
Only in 2018, were totaled 407.831 visits to Marco das 3 Fronteiras, a number that will surprise you, surpassing the last one recorded in 2017!
And in this year's count, this number will only grow, given that in January of this year alone, 62.777 visits to Marco were recorded, which marks an increase of 28% on the same record from the previous year, which was 49.138 in January 2018.
Receiving tourists from all over the world, totaling 127 countries of different origins, who discovered the region's most cultural attraction. Even so, the majority of visits are still made by Brazilians themselves.
Source: Portal da Cidade Foz do Iguaçu website.
Full article available at: https://foz.portaldacidade.com/noticias/turismo/janeiro-de-2019-eo-melhor-mes-na-historia-do-turismo-de-foz-do-iguacu
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Conclusion: Discover the Marco das Três Fronteiras at the end of the year!
In this article, you learned about the special opening hours of the Marco das Três Fronteiras, the attractiveness of this tour, where to eat and what to visit there, as well as interesting factors about the number of visits to the Marco.
Now, there's no doubt about it, it's time to plan ahead and include this attraction in your trip to Foz do Iguaçu! We at Hotel Tarobá We will be waiting for you, with comfort, safety and all the amenities you deserve during your trip, take the opportunity to stay at the Tarobá Hotel, exploring the hotel's areas with swimming pool, playground, bar, breakfast area, gym, games room, lounge with TV and many more advantages that you can only find here!
Furthermore, at the hotel reception, there is a Iguassu Combo, which can offer different itineraries and tours from Foz, transporting and selling tickets for you and your family.
We from the Tarobá Hotel team have already visited many attractions in Foz, going by car, bus and tourist transport (Combo Iguassu) we love getting to know the city, taking itineraries and enjoying all the best that Foz has to offer, come and gain these experiences too! Come to Foz do Iguaçu!
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Article by Lauana G. Simões
