I was just there. I got a recommendation to visit both the Brazilian and the Argentinian sides and that to fully see it, count with 3 nights’ stay. Briefly, I’ll try to share info in a hope it helps somebody.
How to get there from ASU:
– There are buses, don’t know more info other than it supposedly takes ~1h more than a car, so appx 6,5h.
– Taxis are certainly an option, although an expensive one.
– Renting a car is an option, but for driving in Argentina you might need an international driving license which I didn’t have at the time.
– There are FLIGHTS! There are 3 airports, one near each country’s border city. It looks like there are no direct flights from ASU to other countries’ airports. But there is a relatively cheap flight to Paraguayan’s airport near Ciudad del Este = AGT airport (Guarani International Airport). Recommend using a flights aggregator, e.g. kiwi.com found me the flight for half the price of LatAm airlines. Just for an idea, it cost me ~90 eur for a return flight over the weekend. It takes 30 minutes and check in baggage is included.
Crossing the borders PY Brazil:
I thought there’ll be a ton of tourists at the airport, each heading towards Iguazu. I was wrong. There was nobody in AGT, not even a bus stop :D. There’s Uber and Bolt, but it’s far from the city and so you have to get lucky to get a ride. I waited a little but eventually I got lucky. There are also classical taxi options there, but I don’t trust them too much.
Take a ride to the International Friendship Bridge which is the border with Brazil. Uber will not allow you to select the destination in a different country (or show you zero available drivers). I crossed the bridge on foot, it’s a short walk (10-20min) and often faster than driving (there’s a queue).
Make sure to get your passport stamped both at PY border and Brazil border! I didn’t cause it was just easy to cross the bridge and nobody bothered me and then had trouble explaining it when crossing Brazil -> Argentina :D. I guess they are used to it but didn’t like it.
As soon as you cross the bridge, it’s easy to call an Uber again for cheap prices.
Crossing the borders Brazil Argentina:
This is more tricky as there’s a much longer distance between the two customs, so I recommend taking an Uber (from Brazilian side) or a taxi (from ARG side) to the other country’s customs. Use Uber on Brazil side as it’s cheap. Argentina has Uber but I had trouble locating drivers. You are left with local taxi companies that are trying hard to rip you off. ALWAYS ask about the price upfront.
LANGUAGE:
I don’t know Spanish. You can manage. It’s easier on the Brazilian side, more people tend to know English. On PY and ARG sides, nobody knew English.
CASH:
I didn’t need cash in either country. I was told that for a bus to the falls in Brazil, you need cash. I took Uber.
THE FALLS:
I really liked both sides and I think it’s worth to visit them both. I spent a full day on either side. In my opinion, Brazilian side has less walking but better viewpoints. The Argentinian side has more walking and a bit less views. Also, at the time I was there (May 2024), one Argentinian circuit (the Devil’s throat) was closed. I don’t know when and if it will be open again. Many people like that circuit the most, so, sad life. Entry tickets are bookable online, through an agency or on the spot. I was told there can be queues, but there were none when I was there. That is all you really need.
There are also options to book a boat ride (~75 eur) and a helicopter ride (~150 usd) on the brazilian side. Everything can be booked on the spot. I did the boat ride and was unimpressed. It was fun but short and I actually liked the views more. I didn’t manage the helicopter ride, but that sounds great.
There are also boat tours on the Argentinian side. I didn’t try.
FOOD:
I had great steaks on both BR and ARG sides. I liked ARG cousine a bit more, simply because they know their wines and can pair it better with the meat. I also found it a bit less expensive.
MONDAY FALLS:
Do not leave them out. They are just a short ride (Uber) away from the Friendship bridge on the PY side, they don’t take long to fully see and are nice! They are smaller compared to Iguazu, but still huge. I checked them out on the final day while waiting for my flight. There’s also a cafe where you can get really cheap terere, chill and wait for your flight.
I was just there. I got a recommendation to visit both the Brazilian and the Argentinian sides and that to fully see it, count with 3 nights’ stay. Briefly, I’ll try to share info in a hope it helps somebody.
How to get there from ASU:
– There are buses, don’t know more info other than it supposedly takes ~1h more than a car, so appx 6,5h.
– Taxis are certainly an option, although an expensive one.
– Renting a car is an option, but for driving in Argentina you might need an international driving license which I didn’t have at the time.
– There are FLIGHTS! There are 3 airports, one near each country’s border city. It looks like there are no direct flights from ASU to other countries’ airports. But there is a relatively cheap flight to Paraguayan’s airport near Ciudad del Este = AGT airport (Guarani International Airport). Recommend using a flights aggregator, e.g. kiwi.com found me the flight for half the price of LatAm airlines. Just for an idea, it cost me ~90 eur for a return flight over the weekend. It takes 30 minutes and check in baggage is included.
Crossing the borders PY Brazil:
I thought there’ll be a ton of tourists at the airport, each heading towards Iguazu. I was wrong. There was nobody in AGT, not even a bus stop :D. There’s Uber and Bolt, but it’s far from the city and so you have to get lucky to get a ride. I waited a little but eventually I got lucky. There are also classical taxi options there, but I don’t trust them too much.
Take a ride to the International Friendship Bridge which is the border with Brazil. Uber will not allow you to select the destination in a different country (or show you zero available drivers). I crossed the bridge on foot, it’s a short walk (10-20min) and often faster than driving (there’s a queue).
Make sure to get your passport stamped both at PY border and Brazil border! I didn’t cause it was just easy to cross the bridge and nobody bothered me and then had trouble explaining it when crossing Brazil -> Argentina :D. I guess they are used to it but didn’t like it.
As soon as you cross the bridge, it’s easy to call an Uber again for cheap prices.
Crossing the borders Brazil Argentina:
This is more tricky as there’s a much longer distance between the two customs, so I recommend taking an Uber (from Brazilian side) or a taxi (from ARG side) to the other country’s customs. Use Uber on Brazil side as it’s cheap. Argentina has Uber but I had trouble locating drivers. You are left with local taxi companies that are trying hard to rip you off. ALWAYS ask about the price upfront.
LANGUAGE:
I don’t know Spanish. You can manage. It’s easier on the Brazilian side, more people tend to know English. On PY and ARG sides, nobody knew English.
CASH:
I didn’t need cash in either country. I was told that for a bus to the falls in Brazil, you need cash. I took Uber.
THE FALLS:
I really liked both sides and I think it’s worth to visit them both. I spent a full day on either side. In my opinion, Brazilian side has less walking but better viewpoints. The Argentinian side has more walking and a bit less views. Also, at the time I was there (May 2024), one Argentinian circuit (the Devil’s throat) was closed. I don’t know when and if it will be open again. Many people like that circuit the most, so, sad life. Entry tickets are bookable online, through an agency or on the spot. I was told there can be queues, but there were none when I was there. That is all you really need.
There are also options to book a boat ride (~75 eur) and a helicopter ride (~150 usd) on the brazilian side. Everything can be booked on the spot. I did the boat ride and was unimpressed. It was fun but short and I actually liked the views more. I didn’t manage the helicopter ride, but that sounds great.
There are also boat tours on the Argentinian side. I didn’t try.
FOOD:
I had great steaks on both BR and ARG sides. I liked ARG cousine a bit more, simply because they know their wines and can pair it better with the meat. I also found it a bit less expensive.
Brazil:
– https://maps.app.goo.gl/Bf9L4q244Qxtva6T6 (Coffins steak house)
Argentina:
– https://maps.app.goo.gl/nRyZd2DDH3ZDVBRU9 (La Rueda, recommended by my hotel, really good, full of locals)
– https://maps.app.goo.gl/gow3AdhRqHzuHvLw5 (Terrazas Restaurante, found on google maps, there’s been nobody there but the meat & wine were really good!)
MONDAY FALLS:
Do not leave them out. They are just a short ride (Uber) away from the Friendship bridge on the PY side, they don’t take long to fully see and are nice! They are smaller compared to Iguazu, but still huge. I checked them out on the final day while waiting for my flight. There’s also a cafe where you can get really cheap terere, chill and wait for your flight.