Puerto Iguazú travel guide
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You're Going to Love Puerto Iguazú
With a population of 32.038, Puerto Iguazú is a must-see destination in Misiones, Argentina. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Puerto Iguazú deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Puerto Iguazú
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Puerto Iguazú in January, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 51.8 °F, with an average temperature of 59 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 8.3″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Puerto Iguazú, with an average rainfall of 4.5″.
How to Get to Puerto Iguazú
Plane
When flying to Puerto Iguazú, you’ll arrive at Puerto Iguazú Cataratas del Iguazu (IGR), which is located 18 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Puerto Iguazú from the United States departs from San Antonio and takes around 36h 48m.
Car
Another option to get to Puerto Iguazú is to pick up a car rental from Posadas, which is about 237 km from Puerto Iguazú. You’ll find branches of Budget and Rentacar, among others, in Posadas.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Puerto Iguazú using Rio Uruguay or Crucero del Norte. From Buenos Aires, the bus ride to Puerto Iguazú takes 1650 km and will cost you around $129. From Cordoba, the ticket costs about $67 for a journey of 2221 km. Puerto Iguazú’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city center.
Airports near Puerto Iguazú
Airlines serving Puerto Iguazú
Where to stay in Puerto Iguazú
From 5-star hotels such as the Gran Melia Iguazu to great affordable options like the Kelta Hotel Puerto Iguazu, Puerto Iguazú offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $47 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $210 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Puerto Iguazú
Most booked hotels in Puerto Iguazú
Renting a car in Puerto Iguazú
Renting a car in Puerto Iguazú costs $34 per day, on average, or $68 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Puerto Iguazú.
Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Puerto Iguazú (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. Economy (Renault Kwid or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Puerto Iguazú, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.