Should you visit Puerto Iguazu or Foz do Iguacu?
Should I visit Puerto Iguazu or Foz do Iguacu? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Puerto Iguazu
Puerto Iguazu is located in the northeastern part of Argentina at the border with Paraguay and Brazil. It is a tourist city and travel destination because of its close proximity to Iguazu Falls, which is only 18 kilometers away. Much of the city's infrastructure has grown to maintain the tourist crowds that come to see the falls. The town itself has a population of slightly over 80,000.
Foz do Iguacu
Foz do Iguacu is a larger city in Brazil that is most famous for the Iguacu Falls. The city serves as an entry point for Paraguay and Argentina as well. The obvious reason to visit the city is to see the beautiful falls, and together with Ciudad del Este, Paraguay and Puerto Iguazu, Argentina, it makes up one of the largest tourism sights in South America.
Which city is cheaper, Foz do Iguacu or Puerto Iguazu?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Puerto Iguazu is $57, while the average daily cost in Foz do Iguacu is $47. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Puerto Iguazu and Foz do Iguacu in more detail.
Accommodation
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about $46 in Puerto Iguazu For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Foz do Iguacu is $42. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
The average traveler spends about $21 per day in Puerto Iguazu for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
Food in Foz do Iguacu costs travelers about $16 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Puerto Iguazu $21
Foz do Iguacu $16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Puerto Iguazu
For Puerto Iguazu, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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El Quincho Del Tio Querido - Dinner And Show:
$27
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Foz do Iguaçu Folkloric Show with Dinner from Puerto Iguazú:
$30
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Foz do Iguacu: 2-Hour Rafain Churrascaria Show with Dinner:
$55
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Skip the Line: Dinner Tango Show in Iguazu Falls Ticket:
$59
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Folkloric Show with Dinner at Rafain Churrascaria:
$63
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Rafain Steakhouse Show - Dinner and Show Included:
$69
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Tio Querido Ranch Dinner and Show:
$69
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Dinner Tango Show in Iguazú Falls:
$85
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Creative Cooking Class and Dinner with Wine in Iguazu:
$87
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Tio Querido Dinner and Folk Show in Puerto Iguazú:
$90
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Skip the Line: Dinner Samba Show Ticket in Rafain (brazilian side):
$99
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Full day Iguazu Falls Argentinian side + Tango Show (no dinner):
$110
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Foz do Iguacu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Foz do Iguacu.
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Churrascaria Rafain - Show And Dinner:
$50
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Dinner and Show at Rafain Churrascaria with round trip transfer included:
$52
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Argentinian Ice Bar, Wine and Dinner Experience:
$79
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Dinner Show at Rafain in Foz do Iguaçu:
$88
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Dinner Show - Rafain Steakhouse:
$110
Local Transportation
To get around in Puerto Iguazu, the average visitor spends $18 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
The average price of local transportation around Foz do Iguacu is $9.64 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Iguazu
Also for Puerto Iguazu, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Iguassu Falls Argentina Airport R/T Transfer to Hotels:
$21
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Iguazú Falls Brazil & Argentina 3-Day In-Out Transfers:
$65
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Iguazu Airport Private Transfer:
$63
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Iguazu Falls Pass: Transfers in/out + Visit to Iguazu Falls Argentininan Side:
$110
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Iguazu Falls: Day Tour including transfers and guided tour:
$245
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Iguazu: Transfer from Argentina Side:
$95
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Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: Downtown Foz do Iguaçu:
$39
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Puerto Iguazu Airport Shuttle Transfer:
$30
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Private One-Way Airport Transfer:
$98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Foz do Iguacu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Foz do Iguacu:
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Transfer Paraguay Shopping (CDE):
$9.00
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Shared Roundtrip Transfers with Brazilian and Argentinian sides:
$90
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Private Transfer: Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (IGU) to Foz do Iguacu:
$56
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Private Transfer: Foz do Iguacu to Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (IGU):
$56
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Private Airport Transfer: Cataratas International Airport (IGU) to Iguazu:
$42
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Iguazu: Transfer from Brazil Side:
$59
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Iguazu Falls Panoramic Helicopter Flight With Optional Transfers:
$225
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Foz do Iguaçu Round-Trip Airport Transfer:
$35
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Foz do Iguaçu Airport Shared Transfer:
$14
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Foz do Iguaçu Airport Private Transfer:
$23
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Bird Park Tickets with Round Trip Transfer Included:
$45
Is it cheaper to fly into Puerto Iguazu or Foz do Iguacu?
Prices for flights to both Foz do Iguacu and Puerto Iguazu change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
In Puerto Iguazu, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $19 per person, per day.
Foz do Iguacu's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $18 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Puerto Iguazu
For Puerto Iguazu, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Iguazú Biocenter Tour:
$10
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Guira Oga Wild Animals Shelter Admission Ticket:
$10
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Ciudad del Este Shopping Tour:
$17
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Brazilian Side of Iguassu Falls Half-Day Sightseeing Tour from Puerto Iguazú:
$20
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Visit to San Ignacio Ruins and Wanda Mines Full day Tour:
$21
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Shopping Tour to Ciudad del Este, Paraguay:
$21
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Sightseeing Tour of the Argentinian and Brazilian Sides of Iguassu Falls:
$23
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Iguassu Falls Half Day Tour –Brazilian side:
$24
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Iguassu Falls Full Day Tour – Argentina Side:
$24
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Iguazu Falls Brazilian Side Half Day Trip with Itaipu Dam Tour Option:
$24
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Iguazu Falls Argentinian Side Full Day Tour with optional Boat Ride:
$24
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Guarani Village Tour From Puerto Iguassu:
$25
Tours and Activities in Foz do Iguacu
Here are a few actual costs in Foz do Iguacu for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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3-Day Tour of Iguassu Falls National Park:
$390
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4-Day Iguassu Falls Tour:
$480
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Argentinean Falls Great Adventure with Boat Ride from Foz do Iguaçu:
$112
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Argentinean Side Iguassu Falls - Private Tour Belmond Exclusive:
$177
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Beer experience 277 Craftbeer:
$31
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Bird Park Admission Ticket:
$20
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Bird Park General Admission Ticket and Tour:
$63
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Bird Park Tour:
$21
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Blue Park Tour:
$73
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Boat Ride and Walking Tour of Iguazu Falls in Argentina:
$85
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Brazilian Side of the Falls - All Tickets Included:
$62
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Brazilian Side of the Falls and Boat Tour Macuco Safari - All Tickets Included:
$167
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Puerto Iguazu spend on average $8.98 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Foz do Iguacu may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $8.64 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typical Alcohol prices in Foz do Iguacu
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Foz do Iguacu from other travelers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Puerto Iguazu and Foz do Iguacu, we can see that Puerto Iguazu is more expensive. And not only is Foz do Iguacu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Foz do Iguacu would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Foz do Iguacu and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Puerto Iguazu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto Iguazu than you might in Foz do Iguacu.
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