Puerto Iguazú: Getting there & around

Aeropuerto Internacional Cataratas del Iguazú (tel: 422 013; Ruta Nacional 101)lies to the south-east of the town, around 20km (12.5mi) away. Aerolíneas Argentinas, American Falcon and Southern Winds all fly to/from Buenos Aires; there are around six flights per day. Taxis and buses connect to the center of town; some bus lines will make hotel pickups, most terminate at the bus station on the corner of Avs Córdoba and Misiones.

The central bus station is also the place to take services to/from Buenos Aires (20hr), the provincial capital of Posadas (5.5hr), and the neighboring cities of Foz do Iguaçu (in Brazil - visas are required) and Ciudad del Este (in Paraguay - no visa required). Buses to the Parque Nacional Iguazú also leave very frequently from here. Despite recent government attempts in Argentina to promote train travel, the passenger network is still quite limited, and no service to Puerto Iguazú exists.

Taxis can be a good choice of local transport, especially for those intending to see both sides of the falls. For a fixed price, the Asociación de Trabajadores de Taxis (tel: 420 282) can arrange taxis for a whole day. Cars can also be hired at the airport, although the town itself is compact enough to explore on foot.

To drive to the falls, take RN (National Highway) 12, which becomes Brazilian highway BR-469 once across the Tancredo Neves International Bridge between the two countries. Local buses leaving from the central terminal at the corner of Avs Córdoba and Misiones are cheap and convenient.