Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.parquedasaves.com.br
;
admission R$28; 9am-5pm)
Near the Parque Nacional do
Iguaçu entrance is this large bird park. It has a huge assortment of our feathered friends,
mostly Brazilian, with good information in English and Spanish. Walk-through aviaries
get you up close and personal with toucans, macaws and hummingbirds.
Sleeping
Normally you'll get a rate up to 40% lower than rack rates. Don't be afraid to ask for a
discount.
Pousada Sonho Meu
GUESTHOUSE $
( 3573-5764;
www.pousadasonhomeufoz.com.br
;
R Mem de Sá 262; s/d R$160/210;
)
What from the outside looks like an administrative building becomes a delightful
oasis barely 50m from the urban bus terminal. Rooms are simply decorated with bam-
boo; there's a standout pool (complete with a mini
catarata
!), breakfast area and outdoor
guest kitchen, and a warm welcome throughout. Cash only. Prices can be half those in-
dicated here.
Iguassu Guest House
HOSTEL $
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(
3029-0242;
www.iguassuguesthouse.com.br
;
R Naipi 1019; dm/d R$40/120;
)
Great facilities and welcoming management mark this out from the Foz hostel herd.
There's a small pool out the back, it's spotless, and there's a really good open kitchen and
lounge area. Dorms vary in size; private rooms are very compact but comfortable. The
urban bus terminal is just around the corner.
Hotel Rafain Centro
HOTEL $$$
( 3521-3500;
www.rafaincentro.com.br
; R Marechal Deodoro da Fonseca 984; s/d R$272/347;
)
Much more appealing than some of the hulking megahotels around town, the
Rafain is a recently renovated, four-star place with plenty of style, artistic detail and
friendly staff. Rooms are simple with large balconies and there's a cracking pool and ter-
race. Prices can come down substantially. Great facilities.
Hotel Tarobá
HOTEL $$$
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
