Puerto Iguazú
Puerto Iguazú is a base for visiting the Argentine side of Iguazú Falls and the three-country border region.
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Puerto Iguazú is a city in Misiones Province, northeastern Argentina, near the borders with Brazil and Paraguay. Most travelers come to visit Iguazú Falls, a system of waterfalls on the Iguazú River. Trails and walkways in Iguazú National Park take you close to the falls from the Argentine side. In the city, Hito Tres Fronteras is a viewpoint near the meeting of the Iguazú and Paraná rivers, where Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay meet.
Plan time for the Argentine park and, if you want to see the falls from another angle, the Brazilian side across the border. Spring and fall have milder weather; the falls are open to visitors year-round. Two or three days gives you time for the Argentine park and a cross-border visit, including travel between them. Puerto Iguazú is a useful base, but the main attraction is outside the city, in the national park.
Puerto Iguazú in five
- Carry your passport to the Brazil borderVisiting the Brazilian side of Iguazú Falls means crossing an international border. Carry your passport and check the entry rules for both countries before you go.
- Take the bus to Iguazú National ParkBuses run from Puerto Iguazú’s bus terminal to the Argentine park entrance. Check the current service and fare before you go.
- Keep Argentine pesos for small purchasesUse pesos for local buses and small shops. Card acceptance varies by business.
- Save Argentina’s emergency numbersCall 911 for emergencies, 100 for the fire service or 107 for medical emergencies.
- Check the park’s current ticket rulesBuy admission through the official Iguazú National Park ticket channel and check current entry conditions before you go.
Things to do in Puerto Iguazú
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Need to know
- Currency
- Argentine peso (ARS)
- Entry
- Entry rules depend on passport and length of stay Read more
- Emergency
- 911 emergency, 100 fire, 107 medical
- Tipping
- About 10% in restaurants is customary
- Time
- UTC−3, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryRain16 rainy daysHigh32°Low22°Hot, rainyJanuaryRain
Mixed
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 212 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, rainy
- FebruaryRain13 rainy daysHigh32°Low21°Hot, rainyFebruaryRain
Mixed
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 145 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, rainy
- MarchRain13 rainy daysHigh31°Low20°Rain easingMarchRain
Good
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 173 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain easing
- AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh28°Low18°Milder, drierAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 139 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Milder, drier
- MayRain11 rainy daysHigh24°Low15°Mild, drierMayRain
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 187 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, drier
- JunePartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh22°Low13°Cool, drierJunePartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 120 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, drier
- JulyClear6 rainy daysHigh23°Low13°Cool, drierJulyClear
Good
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 65 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, drier
- AugustClear7 rainy daysHigh25°Low14°Mild, drierAugustClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 107 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, drier
- SeptemberClear8 rainy daysHigh29°Low17°Warmer, drierSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 106 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warmer, drier
- OctoberRain14 rainy daysHigh29°Low18°Warmer, rainOctoberRain
Good
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 274 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warmer, rain
- NovemberRain11 rainy daysHigh31°Low19°Hot, rainyNovemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 170 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, rainy
- DecemberRain14 rainy daysHigh32°Low21°Hot, rainyDecemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 194 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, rainy
Average daily high and low in Puerto Iguazú, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Puerto Iguazú
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 33°
- Humidity
- 67%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 88%
Puerto Iguazú
05:43 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today29°21°88%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 29°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 88%.
- Tue30°22°83%Tuesday: Rain. High 30°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 83%.
- Wed33°22°97%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 33°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 97%.
- Thu30°20°96%Thursday: Thunderstorms. High 30°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 96%.
- Fri31°17°53%Friday: Thunderstorms. High 31°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 53%.
- Sat24°16°78%Saturday: Thunderstorms. High 24°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 78%.
- Sun22°13°19%Sunday: Clear. High 22°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 19%.
Updated 02:26 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 1,537 ARS
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Iguazú National Parkabout 30 min by busWalk the Argentine trails and viewpoints around the falls.
- Foz do Iguaçuabout 1 hour by busCross into Brazil to see the falls from the Brazilian park.
- Ciudad del Esteabout 1 hour by busVisit Paraguay’s border city. Check entry rules and transport before crossing.
Before you go to Puerto Iguazú
Rules for Puerto Iguazú, checked
- Check Argentina’s entry requirements with the National Directorate of Migration. Rules depend on your passport and trip.Source
- Carry your passport to cross into Brazil and check Brazil’s entry rules for your nationality before you go.
- Check Argentina Customs guidance before taking food, plants, animal products or restricted goods across the border.Source
Plan around Puerto Iguazú
Entry rules, money and practical planning for Argentina
Read the guideGetting around ArgentinaTransport options for planning journeys around the country
Read the guideMoney and costsCards, cash and budgeting for your trip
Read the guideVisas and entryCheck entry requirements for your passport
Read the guideWhere to stayPlan where to base yourself during your trip
Read the guidePuerto Iguazú FAQ
How many days do you need in Puerto Iguazú?
Allow two days to visit both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of Iguazú Falls. Add a day for time in town or a slower visit to the park.
Is Puerto Iguazú worth visiting?
Yes, if you want to see Iguazú Falls from Argentina and Brazil. Trails and viewpoints in the Argentine park bring you close to the falls. To visit the Brazilian side, you need to meet Brazil’s entry rules.
What is the best time to visit Puerto Iguazú?
April to June and August to September are good months to consider. Summers are hot and rainy, and water levels can affect the park’s trails.
How do you get from Puerto Iguazú to the falls?
Take a bus from Puerto Iguazú’s bus terminal to the Argentine national park entrance, or take a taxi. Check current services and fares before you travel.
Can you visit the Brazilian side of Iguazú Falls from Puerto Iguazú?
Yes. The Brazilian park is across the border in Foz do Iguaçu. Bring your passport and check Brazil’s entry requirements before you go.
Do you need a car in Puerto Iguazú?
No. Buses and taxis go to the Argentine park, and organized transport is available for cross-border visits. Check current services before choosing.