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Bourbon Cataratas do Iguazu Thermas Eco Resort
Just 12 km from the Iguaçu Falls – elected one of the 7 New Wonders of Nature – and 10 km from the Foz do Iguaçu International Airport, the Bourbon Cataratas do Iguaçu Resort occupies a total area of 245,000 m².

Iguazú Falls

Iguazú Falls or Iguaçu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the border of the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state of Paraná. The city in Argentina where the Iguazu Falls are located is called Puerto Iguazu, and in Brazil it is called Foz de Iguazu. Both cities are very close to each other: only 16km from center to center. The semicircular waterfall at the heart of this site is 82m Total Height and 2700m Total Width and is situated on a basaltic line spanning the border between Argentina and Brazil. Made up of many cascades producing vast sprays of water, it is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world.

Of course, we recommend visiting the Falls during your stay if you have the time – The park operates from 9am to 4pm from Monday to Friday and from 8:30am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Please note that the departure of the first bus from the Visitor Center starts at 9am from Monday to Friday and at 8:30am on Saturday and Sunday. Entry for International tourists is 100 Brazilian Reals (BRL), which is about €18 or USD$20 (as of January 2024). The falls are located in a subtropical rainforest climate zone, so mosquitoes are present and wearing repellent is highly recommended.

Accessibility

Airports:
Local or Connecting Flights: we recommend Foz do Iguaçu/Cataratas International Airport, Brazil Distance to the hotel: just under 10km, approx. 15 minutes by car. Direct flights are arriving from the following Brazilian cities: São Paulo, Campinas (São Paulo), Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Curitiba (Paraná) and Porto Alegre (Rio Grande do Sul). Additionally, there are direct flights from Lima (Peru) a few times a week.

It has 24-hour parking, with marked spaces for the elderly and disabled in the front parking lot and in the “Area II” parking lot.

There is a taxi and bus stop for public transport in Foz do Iguaçu. Regarding bus schedules and lines, the “Moovit” application usually has up-to-date information. There are also transport apps in the city. Close to the airport (about 200 meters) are car rental agencies.

In terms of accessibility, there is a stair trac, access ramps for wheelchair users, spaces for boarding and disembarking for disabled people on the covered road in front of the terminal, tactile signage on the sidewalk leading to the terminal, the bus stop and the parking lot towards the counter Infraero information desk and elevator for access to the terrace and food court.

Visa information
To apply for a visa, foreigners must submit the visa application form duly completed, a valid travel document, proof of payment of consular fees, an International Certificate of Immunization – when necessary  –, and other specific documents for the type of visa requested.

In the link below you have access to the PDF with a list of all the countries and whether visas are required for each one.
QGRVsimplesing04JUN241.pdf (www.gov.br)

Brazil adopts reciprocity, it doesn’t request visas from countries that don’t request visas from Brazilian inhabitants. Visas from most EU countries aren’t required, such as Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, etc. As well as Mercosur countries (Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, etc.). Currently, it’s not required from the USA either. But it is suggested to consult the document online because the rules can change or check with the local embassies.

Useful information

Time zone
In Brazil, Brasília Time is in force, which corresponds to three hours less than Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-3). There is no longer “summertime” in Brazil.
In Argentina, it is also 3 hours less (UTC-3). In Paraguay, it is four hours less (UTC-4). The country observes “summertime”. Therefore, when planning trips to the country, check the local time.

Toll roads
In all three countries, there are tolls on highways. Depending on where you are going or where you will arrive, via land, it is always a good idea to carry a quantity of local currency (from each country). In Puerto Iguazú, don’t be surprised if you are approached, on the road back from the Falls, to pay the tourist tax. The price is very affordable. If you intend to return to Puerto Iguazu another day, keep it and present it so that it will only be charged once.

Exchage
In Brazil, the currency is the real (R$), in Argentina it is the Argentine peso ($) and in Paraguay the official currency is the Guarani (₲). However, it is common for tourist establishments in the trinational region to accept all these currencies and also the US dollar. For example: if you are going shopping in Paraguay, you can pay in reais, Argentine peso or dollars, at the exchange rate used by the establishment you are at.

Don’t worry, there are many exchange offices in the three cities. We just recommend that you always have a local amount of money, wherever you are, as there are specific cases, such as the Falls on the Argentine side, that only accept payment in Argentine pesos (if in cash) or credit card.

Electricity
Brazil: 127 V and 220 V.
Paraguay and Argentina: 220 V.
The socket standards are different in the three countries.

Smoking in closed places
In Brazil and Argentina, there are specific laws prohibiting smoking indoors. Paraguay also has legislation on this. Only in some places is it allowed. If in doubt, check with the staff at the place where you are staying.