Have you ever imagined having the opportunity to do ecotourism in Foz do Iguacu? The Land of the Falls It is a destination well known for its natural beauties. But what few tourists know is the amount of sustainable tours in the region.
From peaceful walks to more radical routes like the rafting, for example, Foz do Iguaçu offers a bit of everything for those who like to have fun and live experiences of connection with nature.
Were you curious to know more about these tours? In this post we separate 7 ecotourism options in Foz do Iguaçu for you to enjoy. Check out!
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1. Macuco Safari
The Macuco Safari is one of the most famous tours: the boat goes up the Iguaçu River until reaching the waterfalls of Iguaçu, where tourists take a real bath in the falls! The tour starts in an electric vehicle that travels for 2 km into the forest, and then there is the option of taking a section of the trail on foot to the station where the boats are located.
2. Waterfalls
Located at the same station as the Macuco Safari, the tour begins with an electric vehicle, where a trilingual guide talks about the fauna, flora and curiosities of the Iguaçu National Park. After this stage, tourists walk along a trail until they reach Salto do Macuco, a 20-meter waterfall where rappelling is done.
3. Rafting
Also located at the Macuco Safari station, the Rafting it is done after the traditional tour of Macuco: tourists disembark on a pier in front of the falls and take an inflatable boat down the rapids of the Iguaçu River. Tourists receive equipment and training with drivers before boarding the boats.
4. Secret Falls
The Secret Falls is a tour that passes by the main waterfalls in Foz do Iguaçu, where a trilingual guide accompanies the tourists. All waterfalls are suitable for bathing and the tour has transport and lunch included in the ticket.
5. Bird Park
One of the most traditional walks in ecotourism in Foz do Iguaçu and the Bird Park. The visit is the perfect choice to take the family.
The park has a 1,500-meter trail where there are nurseries that house more than 1,500 species of animals, including birds, reptiles and mammals. In the immersion aviaries, it is possible to interact very closely with various birds such as toucans, flamingos and macaws.
6. Bela Vista Biological Refuge
Located inside the Itaipu Binacional complex, the Bela Vista Biological Refuge is a protection unit that was created by Itaipu to preserve the local flora and fauna during the construction of the dam.
The tour consists of a trail walk, where a guide tells the story of the refuge. There are 50 species of animals, including: ocelots, alligators, snakes, coatis and jaguars.
7. Aguaray Eco Sports
Aguaray offers activities such as hiking, kayaking, exploring waterfalls and stand up paddle. On the “Iguaçu Expedition” tour, tourists start with a trail walk to the canoeing base on the Iguaçu River, row to the Tamanduá River, where they go through another trail to Cachoeira da Toca and on the way back they visit Cachoeira do Juruvá.
And there? Have you already chosen which ecotourism tour you will take in Foz do Iguaçu? All these tours you find here and you can schedule them comfortably and safely!
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