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Iguazu Falls, or Iguaçu Falls, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world, located on the border of Brazil and Argentina.

Iguazu Falls, or Iguaçu Falls, are waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the border of and . It's considered one of the most spectacular in the world.

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Visiting Iguazu waterfalls on both sides

One can visit the Iguazu Falls on two sides: the Brazilian and the Argentinian side. We stay at a hotel in Argentina (Puerto Iguazu), visited the Argentinian side and would like to visit the Brazilian side as well. What do we need for…
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What is the most time and cost efficient way to get from Buenos Aires to Iguazu falls?

Google Maps estimates the distance at 15 hours driving time, which is probably more than I'd like to spend non-stop at the wheel. What transportation options are available / common? What are the relative costs, and are reservations available via the…
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What are the pros and cons of visiting the Iguazu Falls from the Argentinian side or Brazilian side only?

related: Visiting Iguazu waterfalls on both sides We are planning a short weekend trip from the US to the Iguazu Falls, but don't really want to bother with customs and visas for two countries. It is a short trip, so we won't be visiting anywhere…
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How long does it take to cross the border at Iguazu Falls?

So we're going to Iguazu falls for about 3 days. We're taking the overnight bus from Buenos Aires and then leaving from the Brazilian side's airport to Rio. We are trying to decide whether to stay on the Brazilian or the Argentinean side. I've heard…
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Uyuni, Bolivia to Iguazú, Argentina by bus

I plan to go to Uyuni and Iguazú. Airplane fee is too expensive for me. So instead, I would to like to take a bus from Uyuni to Iguazú. But, there's not much information in the internet. So please tell me how to go to Iguazú from Uyuni by bus. How…
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Itaipu Dam - can you see the lighting show right after the catamaran tour?

I want to go on the Kattamaram Sunset tour at the Itaipu Dam on Friday, then see the lighting show. It's not clear if you can do these in the same evening: the catamaran tour starts at 5pm and lasts for "2h45min total", and the lighting show is…
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Drive from Puerto Iguazú to Foz do Iguaçu

Assume that my Argentinian car rental company allows me to drive into Brazil: Is it possible for me to cross the river and drive from Puerto Iguazú to Foz do Iguaçu to see the Brazilian sides of the waterfalls? Are there any common pitfalls?
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Easiest way to get to Paraguay from Puerto Iguazu?

I'm in Puerto Iguazu for a couple of days to see the waterfalls there. It seems to be pretty simple to get to Brazil. But I would also like to go to Paraguay. However, on Google Maps, I can't see any bridge over to Paraguay. So what is the easiest…
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Buses from Asunción to Iguazu (any)

I'm trying to plan a trip from Asunción to Iguazu Falls (Ciudad del Este Seems like it'll be easiest, but I've also read it's a bit seedy, so open to routes to the Argentinian or Brazilian sides as well -- I have a Brazilian visa, btw; unsure if…
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Visiting Iguazu on 3 Sides

There is already a question about seeing two sides of Iguazu but what about all three? What is the minimal number of border crossings required to visit all 3 sides of Iguazu? Would a cycle Brazil->Argentina->Paraguay->Brazil be possible or does one…
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