Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
CHANGING THE CLOCKS
From mid-October to mid-February, southern Brazil changes the clocks for sum-
mer, putting it an hour ahead of Argentina, which doesn't observe daylight saving
time.
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Parque Nacional do Iguaçu (Brazil)
tickets 9am-5pm)
is entered via an enormous visitor center, with snack bar, ATMs and
lockers (R$10), among other amenities. Parking here costs R$15, but it's free at the
Parque das Aves opposite.
Tickets can be purchased by credit card or with a variety of currencies. All catering
outlets take cards, so day-trippers won't need to obtain Brazilian currency. Double-deck-
er buses await to take you into the park proper. Keep your eyes peeled for animals. The
last bus back from the falls is at 6:30pm.
The park is open for guided evening walks once a month on the night of the full moon.
Sights & Activities
The double-decker bus that takes you into Parque Nacional do Iguaçu makes two stops
before the main falls stop. These are trailheads for excursions that cost extra. If you plan
to do any of these, chat with one of the agents touting them around the park visitor cen-
ter; they can get you a discount.
Cataratas do Iguaçu
WATERFALL
The main Iguazú waterfall observation trail provides you with unforgettable vistas, and
this is where it starts. Located by the Hotel das Cataratas, it is the third, and principal,
bus stop on the route that takes you into the Parque Nacional do Iguaçu. From here you
walk 1.5km down a paved trail with brilliant views of the falls on the Argentine side, the
jungle and the river below. Every twist of the path reveals a more splendid vista until the
trail ends right under the majestic Salto Floriano, which will give you a healthy sprink-
ling of water via the wind that it generates.
