Tossed and turned in the middle of the night thanks to jet lag, and ended up drafting a travel guide instead! [Sweating Emoji]
Here’s a relaxed itinerary for your Iguazu adventure:
➡️ Touch down in Iguazu and check into your hotel a day early to ease into the rhythm of this breathtaking destination.
➡️ On the morning of Day 2, hop into a taxi around 10 a.m. and head straight to the entrance of the iconic Iguazu Falls area.
➡️ Kick things off with an awe-inspiring helicopter ride that offers panoramic views of the falls—a must-do experience!
(Be sure to factor in about 30 minutes for waiting time.)
➡️ Spend the next three hours exploring the lush trails around the waterfall zone. Pro tip: unless you’re looking for a soaking adventure, steer clear of the paths that lead directly under the cascades. During peak times like May Day holidays or weekends, crowds can make it feel like you’ve stumbled into Huangguoshu Waterfall in China!
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➡️ Afterward, unwind with a leisurely three-hour stroll through the vibrant bird park, where you can marvel at exotic feathered friends and pick up some unique souvenirs to remember your journey.
➡️ By 5 p.m., take a taxi from the scenic area directly to Iguazu Airport for your flight back to São Paulo.
The airport is conveniently located just a stone’s throw away—less than 10 minutes by cab! ✈️
⚠️ For more detailed tips on navigating the itinerary, refer to the text overlaid on the image provided.
⚠️ A word about finding the entrance to the Iguazu Falls scenic area: It’s trickier than it looks on maps! At first, I spotted multiple similar locations while using Google Maps and Uber, but ultimately, I enlisted the hotel staff to pinpoint the exact spot.
They helpfully marked it in Image 2, which appears to be inside the park itself. However, drivers typically default to dropping you off right outside the main entrance—and trust me, this works perfectly fine!
