Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
PARQUE DE LA COSTA
( 4002-6000;
www.parquedelacosta.com.ar
; General B Mitre 2; admission Tue & Wed from AR$52,
Thu-Sun from AR$97)
Tigre's amusement park offers roller coasters, games and everything
else that makes a theme park enjoyable. Opening hours vary widely throughout the year,
so check the website.
AMUSEMENT PARK
VISITING IGUAZÚ FALLS
Many visitors to Buenos Aires tour the city and then take a side trip to one of the most spectacular
sites in South America: Iguazú Falls. If you have an extra couple of days it's definitely worth the time
and money. Just remember that it's much warmer and more tropical there than in BA, and that in Janu-
ary and February the heat and humidity can be overwhelming.
Iguazú Falls straddles the Argentina-Brazil border and some of the most stunning views are from
the Brazilian side. As for Brazilian visas, if you are from the US, Canada or Australia, you officially
need a visa to enter Brazil. Western Europeans do not. Brazilian visas aren't cheap, and getting one
may take some time, so plan ahead. Some travelers without a visa have day-tripped across the border
by taking the public bus to the Brazilian city of Foz do Iguaçu, but this may not always be possible.
Flying is the best way to go if you're short on time, but many travelers go by bus (one-way ticket
AR$765, 18 hours). Bus and air packages - often including round-trip fare, transfers, guided tours and
accommodations (but not visa or park admission) - are popular and easily available in BA at agencies
like Tangol (
Click here
)
or Say Hueque (
Click here
).
During July, on holiday weekends and during Semana Santa (Easter week) you should plan way
ahead or be prepared to pay premium prices.
For general information on Iguazú, see the
Casa de Misiones tourist office
(
4317-3722;
www.misiones.gov.ar
;
Av Santa Fe 989).
