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Why go
- Three oversized border stones in national colours mark the three riverbanks.
- The annual Carnaval Cataratas parade, with its colourful costume groups.
- The Puente Internacional Tancredo Neves, an international bridge, links Ruta National 12 with the BR-469.
Don't miss
- Tres hitos lookoutAlso called Drei Grenzsteine, and a main attraction. From the viewpoint the Iguazú river flows into the Paraná, and both far banks come into view.Beside the national park, at the Triple Frontera. On the map
- Iguaçu waterfallsThe area's best-known sight, in the neighbouring national park.In the adjoining national park, away from the town. On the map
Photo spots
- Tres hitos lookoutPhotograph the Iguazú meeting the Paraná from the lookout, with the far banks of both rivers behind.Beside the national park, on the Triple Frontera. On the map
Tips for your visit
- The old town centre and the town entrance are lined with many hotels and restaurants.
- La Feirinha is a pedestrian zone in the old town, popular with tourists.
- Scheduled buses leave the municipal Terminal de Omnibus for the falls, Foz do Iguaçu, and Ciudad del Este.
Best time to visit
- The subtropical climate has no dry season, so there is no dry period to plan around.
Interesting facts3
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The town's main income comes from tourism.
Puerto Iguazú - Wikipedia -
1948
The town's population grew fast from 1948, and the growth slowed only in 1990.
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1951
Between 1951 and 1955 the official name of the town was Eva Perón.
Puerto Iguazú - Wikipedia
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History
Puerto Iguazú was founded in 1901. That year Jordan Hummel led the first tour group to the falls, aboard the España. On that trip the ship could not reach the falls by waterway. Victoria Aguirre, disappointed, donated 5000 pesos to build access to the falls. That gift started the growth of the place into an important tourist destination. The first simple hotels and restaurants appeared in the town, then called Puerto Aguirre.
- 1922The first large hotel, with 40 rooms, opens.
- 1934The Nationalpark Iguazú is created.
Sources: Puerto Iguazú - Wikipedia · Puerto Iguazú - Wikivoyage (listing) · Puerto Iguazú - Wikipedia · Puerto Iguazú - Wikipedia · checked 18 Oct 2026
Questions and answers
How far are the Iguaçu waterfalls from Puerto Iguazú old town?
The Iguaçu waterfalls are about 18 km away, in the adjoining national park.
How far is the airport from Puerto Iguazú old town?
The international airport lies about ten km from the town. It opened in 1978.
What is the weather like in Puerto Iguazú?
The average temperature is about 24 °C over the year.
How is Puerto Iguazú reached?
Since 1949 the town has been reachable on Nationalstraße 12 from Posadas.
Which towns are Puerto Iguazú's sister cities?
It has sister-city ties with Ciudad del Este and Foz do Iguaçu, its neighbours.
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