Iguazu Falls 3-Day Itinerary: Brazil → Argentina → Paraguay
Day 1 🕒 15:00: Depart from São Paulo (Barra Funda Terminal) via Brasil Sul overnight bus (~R$600, fully reclining seats). Pro tip: Buy tickets offline—no CPF needed! Day 2 🕘 09:30: Arrive in Foz do Iguaçu → Taxi (R$40) to Brazilian side of Iguazu National Park. 🎫 Tickets: Standard: R$117 (foreigners) VIP: R$149 (or haggle with guides). 🕘 11:30: Enter park → Shuttle bus to main falls → Walk the boardwalks → Devil’s Throat viewpoint ("Happy Together" movie spot! 🌈 + epic panoramas). 🕐 13:30: Bus (R$30, Rio Uruguai) to Argentina. 🕑 14:30: Taxi (~$20 USD) to Argentine National Park. 🎫 Tickets: ~$35 USD → Train to Devil’s Throat → Up-close waterfall magic (with bonus rainbow!). 🕔 17:00: Exit → 18:00: Bus back to town → 19:30: Return to Brazil via Rio Uruguai (R$30, last bus at 20:30). Day 3 🕘 09:30: Easybus (R$15, 20 mins) to Ciudad del Este, Paraguay. 🛍️ Shopping: Monalisa Mall: Wine cellars + insta-worthy backdrops. China Mall: Bargain central (electronics, perfumes, etc.). 🕒 15:00: Return → 17:00: Overnight bus (R$600) back to São Paulo. ✅ Key Tips 💰 Payments: Cards work for tickets/food/shopping, but carry cash (USD/BRL) for buses. 🗣 Language: English won’t cut it—Google Translate is a must. ⚠️ Avoid: Missing the last Brazil-bound bus (20:30!). Overpacking—lightweight + waterproof gear is key. #Iguazu Falls#São Paulo#Brazil#travel guide#Brazil guide