In the 2022 summer holidays in Foz, many attractions, already quite exclusive for tourists, will be even more special, designed for the resumption of tourism.
The novelties are therefore essentials for the beginning of the year. There are many events designed for fun and business. They are part of the official calendar of Foz do Iguaçu.
Beforehand, see what are the 6 attractions we have prepared for you in this post. They were chosen because they offer a unique experience even in Foz.
Check out the attractions you will read here:
1- Natal Águas e Luzes and New Year's Eve in Foz do Iguaçu
3-Tours around the Itaipu Power Plant
5-Dreams Park Show Foz do Iguaçu
6-Meditation at Chen Tien Buddhist Temple
The climate of warmth, animation and hospitality enchants tourists arriving in Foz do Iguaçu. They are Brazilians and gringos who arrive every year from different parts of the world, especially in this period of New Year's Eve and Summer Vacation.
At this time, Foz, which is one of the main tourist attractions in Brazil, gains new and unusual attractions. Therefore, being considered a necessary place to visit in Brazil.
São Paulo, Paraná, Argentines and Paraguayans are the majority, however, the city receives people from all over Brazil and also from all over the world. Everyone has a party over there. And speaking of parties: the party mood is in the air, as Christmas Waters and Lights and the event packages for New Year's Eve in Foz.
Run there's still time! Because January goes on in its entirety in the season of official summer 2022 vacation schedule. And the calendar even extends to February and March, when many take advantage of the Carnival period to explore nature, enjoy extreme sports, shopping and international cuisine.
It is really worth choosing Foz for this “restart” period. Do you know why?
Of course, everything starts with the beauty of nature. Although the places are really beautiful, it is worth mentioning the people who receive us there.
We will tell you, in detail, the reasons for this search for Foz as a tourist itinerary and which are the unmissable attractions.
In fact, we have grouped the tips into 6 attractions, but there are so many!
You will see that, when you arrive in Foz, one attraction becomes several. From the entrance to a museum or show, which is right next to another, to the restaurant you decided to choose to visit. There are several options.
Everything is surprising in Foz do Iguaçu and on the border with Paraguay and Argentina!
So, as you can imagine, the year was full of expectations for the tourism and hospitality sector, as it must have been for you, but life is getting back to normal, with the resumption of flights and other activities, so now we can go shopping and have a little fun with family and friends.
Of course respecting health and border care and rules. Especially after opening the Argentina border, it is worth packing your bags and enjoying the best of the Triple Border.
After all, nothing better than starting the year visiting 3 countries at once!
Let's go to attraction tips!
1-Christmas Waters and Lights and New Year's Eve in Foz do Iguaçu
Christmas Waters and Lights, from Foz do Iguaçu, is one of the new attractions that you must have the opportunity to meet in the 2022 holidays.
The event is organized by the Municipality of Foz and has as supporters the Itaipu Binacional and Fundo Iguaçu, among others. By the way, the Itaipu Power Plant is one of the several sights in the city that started to be illuminated, starting with Praça da Paz, on Avenida JK, in the center of the city. Its blue glow enchants tourists and locals.
The location is close to Del Rey Quality Hotel, awarded as one of the best and cheapest hotels in the Center of Foz on Tripadvisor.
Think that if you buy the experience of New Year's Eve in Foz 2022, maybe in one of the packages partner Loumar Turismo, with a party, airfare and tours with transfix (so you don't have to worry about anything), you could take advantage of all this.
Just to illustrate: you could see all the event spaces illuminated and get to know the project Christmas Waters and Lights in the Land of Falls, because it ends on the 5th of January.
The big hotels and resorts throw big parties at this time of year, as well as other event spaces, attracting people from all over Brazil, also from the region of Foz, bringing together residents from all over the city, who stay in Foz do Iguaçu to enjoy the season.
Event will be recurring
The Natal Águas e Luzes event intends to be recurring and, thus, transform the border between the three countries (Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina) into international destination also for the biggest religious festival on the planet: Christmas.
During Christmas Waters and Lights, there is a touch of magic every day, taking over the streets and squares of Foz do Iguaçu.
This is because the new concept of Águas e Luzes, which Christmas in Foz was presented with this year 2021, alludes to the Iguaçu Falls, which is the biggest tourist attraction in Foz. It is also due to the rivers that bathe the region and to the Itaipu Power Plant itself.
Itaipu is, in fact, one of the main tourist attractions, in addition to being a world leader in the generation of clean and renewable energy on the planet.
The list of cultural and artistic programming is quite wide and includes concerts with famous singers, ballooning, Christmas parade (parade), presentation by the Army Symphony Band, presentations in neighborhoods with a stage cart, among other actions. And the best: all attractions are completely free.
By the way, the unprecedented scenic lighting of the International Friendship Bridge, which connects Brazil to Paraguay, is part of the illuminated and enchanted itinerary of Foz.
In this way, all decorative elements use technology with low energy use. There are 35 days of programming, which runs from December 1, 2021 to January 5, 2022. The city's events calendar can be accessed here: www.natalaguaseluzes.com.br
2-Shopping in Paraguay
Firstly, there is no way not to mention this one as one of the main and unmissable attractions of the travel itinerary in Foz, especially in this shopping period, which involves Christmas and New Year.
Especially since it is a period when we start to leave the house more and travel, needing to renovate the house and wardrobe, as well as receive people. Many take advantage of New Year's Eve, which is very famous in the city's hotels, and already take their shopping list for the whole family.
“On your vacation in Foz, you can wake up and drink a good breakfast at the award-winning Del Rey Quality Hotel, lunch in Paraguay after shopping and dinner in Argentina”, guarantees the hotel's director, Jaime Mendes.
When the subject is shopping at the Triple Border (Brazil-Paraguay-Argentina), we are referring to Ciudad del Este, which receives, daily, hundreds of travelers from all over the world. They come looking for quality, branded merchandise at better prices.
Although, tourists from the beautiful Foz do Iguacu they also take the opportunity to “take a leap” in Paraguay, since only one bridge divides one city from the other.
The Del Rey Quality Hotel is even close to the Ponte da Amizade and, therefore, has put together an eBook and contents with shopping tips in Paraguay. They are unmissable!
Not to mention that, for wine lovers, the frontier is a paradise.
Secondly, very close to the stores and malls where you will shop, you, your family and friends can find places in Foz and Paraguay to explore nature, gastronomy and a lot of culture, with museums and casinos.
Contrary to what some people think, the tour can be enjoyed very comfort, safety and tranquility.
3-Tours around the Itaipu Power Plant
Taking advantage of the new event created in Christmas 2021 and New Year's Eve 2022, we highlight the Itaipu Power Plant, with its various Grand tours full of history.
Among the tours available within the Itaipu Tourist Complex are:
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Itaipu Special Circuit
On this tour, a brief film about the construction of the plant is shown. He talks about history from the beginning to the present day. Transportation is done by means of the Itaipu tourist bus, which goes to the center, so that participants can get to know the entire structure.
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Panoramic Tour by Itaipu or Panoramic Circuit
The traveler is transported by bus to Itaipu Binacional. The route has three stops: the first is at the dam's viewpoint: with a souvenir shop, cafeteria and incredible view to record the immensity of the plant.
Then there is the spillway viewpoint: when open, it is possible to see the hydroelectric plant in operation, a quite incredible experience. Afterwards, still close to the spillway and along the crest of the dam, you can see the Itaipu lake and the great work that is the Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant.
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Illumination of the Itaipu Dam or Night Illumination
During the evenings, light and color shows are held at the plant's spillway and dam.
The attraction is highly sought after for its beauty, especially for being a unique experience, which unites the lighting of the gigantic structure and the always expected fireworks. There are periods when lectures and tasting of local cuisine are held.
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Itaipu Biological Refuge
It is a place of preservation and awareness about animals in the Triple Frontier. The Bela Vista Biological Refuge is home to many plants and animals displaced by the creation of Lake Itaipu.
The tour starts at the visitor center and goes around the Piracema Channel to the beginning of the Refúgio, followed by a 2 km walk on the trail made inside the native forest, with environmental lessons.
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Ecomuseum of Itaipu
Also focused on environmental education, the site preserves the memory and history of the plant, with a tour of around 1 hour. Inside the museum there are five rooms that tell the story of the triple border region from the beginning, in prehistoric times until the construction of the gigantic hydroelectric power plant. There are models, panels and explanatory materials.
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Port Kattamaram
With shops, cafeteria, there is the sought after boat trip, which can be done during the day, but the most preferable time is at the end of the afternoon, where sailing in the waters of the Itaipu river, you can enjoy a wonderful sunset. -Sun.
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Itaipu Astronomical Pole
The Astronomical Pole is inside the Itaipu International Technological Park (PTI) and is one of the tours offered there. Taken by bus, a tour guide talks about the curiosities of the art of sky observation along the way.
The observatory, which is at the top of the building, is the first place to be visited. Soon after, the groups move to observe the telescopes and the Espaço Universo museum. At the Planetarium, which holds up to 73 people per session, visitors contemplate a virtual sky. A session of light projections ends the tour.
A purchase of tickets for Itaipu Binacional tours can be done by Loumar at the reception of the Del Rey Quality Hotel
4-Tours to Iguazu Falls
Without a doubt this is the main attraction of Foz do Iguaçu, a place of unique beauty located within the Iguacu National Park. It is, without a doubt, a spectacle apart and pride of the city's residents.
Those who have never been to Foz always go to the falls, to know what you see on postcards along with other wonders of the world. Those who have already been can also opt for a different tour, since there are several ways to explore this wonder, from the Brazilian and Argentine sides.
To the curiosities about the wonderful falls there are many and attract tourists from both sides. There are some trails and which one is currently active is Trail of the Falls, is 1.2 km long and can be covered in about 1h30.
To the waterfalls of Iguaçu and the largest set of waterfalls, in extension, in the world. It is visited by millions of tourists every year, being officially considered one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
Take a good look: there are 275 jumps of the most varied sizes and the biggest one, 80 meters high, is called Garganta do Diabo. The shape of the falls is like a horseshoe, this provides a panoramic and unique view from the Brazilian side.
Learn a little more about the history of the Falls
First, let's go to the etymology of the word. The name Cataratas do Iguaçu refers to being on the Iguaçu River, which is the border of Brazil and Argentina in the region, i.e. you can visit the falls from both sides of the border.
Both offer tourists incredible views, in a green area with a rich fauna and flora. They also have excellent infrastructure, consisting of walkways, lookouts, shops, snack bars, restaurants and restrooms. It is a tour for all tastes.
To the The falls are located within an Atlantic Forest reserve, the Iguaçu National Park (PN Iguazú in Argentina) with its 185 thousand hectares on the Brazilian side and another 65 thousand hectares on the Argentine side.
On the Brazilian side, the tour begins at the Visitor Reception Center (CV). From there come the panoramic buses, which lead visitors through the interior of the National Park to the start of the walkways, from where the falls can be seen. There works from 8 am to 5 pm subject to change on special dates.
Between the possible tours they are:
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Falls Circuit
O circuit of falls is a tour that starts at Avenida Brasil, where people board the red bus, the Iguassu CityTour panoramic red bus. On the way, the guides talk about curiosities and important facts about the region.
A first stop on the itinerary takes place at Bird Park, a fantastic attraction for those who love birds and have never had the opportunity to interact with toucans, macaws and see them up close, in their habitat. Most of the birds were rescued. The park is in the area of the National Park and the Atlantic Forest. Then the redbus enters the Iguaçu National Park where the Iguaçu Falls are located.
The walkways have viewpoints overlooking the falls. At the end, a walkway over the water leads to the main viewpoint, with a view of Garganta do Diabo, The largest waterfall in the falls.
Considered the best tour in Foz do Iguacu, because the adventure is done by boat through the rapids of the Iguaçu River, culminating in a true waterfall bath at Iguazu Falls. The starting point of the tour is inside the Iguaçu National Park, which is one of the extra attractions offered to tourists visiting the Falls.
The duration is 2 hours, being divided into three stages: the first part of the route is done by vehicle, with a guide who explains about the fauna and flora of the National Park. the tour continue with a little walk along a 600m wooden trail until reaching the deck, where tourists receive life jackets for board the twin-engined boats, which take you upriver, passing through the rapids to the Iguaçu Falls.
Near the falls, for example, there is a photo stop and then finish with a beautiful shower at Iguazu Falls. Simply a wow experience!!!
That's right! The Macuco Safari is one of the most desired attractions, in such a way that it attracts tourists of all ages to practice. And it also offers luggage storage infrastructure, bathrooms, changing rooms, shops and filming and photography services, so that you feel comfortable and record this incredible and unique moment.
5-Dreams Park Show Foz do Iguaçu
O Dreams Park Show it is also one of the important and strong attractions in Foz do Iguaçu, for children and adults. Therefore, it leaves nothing to be desired for similar attractions in parks in other countries, such as those in Orlando and New York, in the United States. He brings together many attractions in one: Dreamland Wax Museum, Dinosaur Valley, Dreams Ice Bar, World Wonders and Dreams Motor Show.
the place too offers an experience that mixes dreams, magic and fun for all ages. Known as Dreamland Foz do Iguacu, this nickname became more of a reference in the Dreams Park Show because of one of its main attractions, the Wax Museum (Dreamland) and it was called, in that way, by the inhabitants of Foz and tourists.
O Wax Museum in Foz do Iguaçu was the first attraction of the Dreams Park Show and there are over 100 wax sculptures at Dreamland Foz, portraying artists, famous characters from films, animations and Brazilian and international musicians.
The other attraction is the Valley of the Dinosaurs Foz do Iguaçu
O Valley of the Dinosaurs Foz do Iguaçu you look perfect for those who have always dreamed of visiting the Jurassic Park movie studios. At the same time that it attracts adventure, its environment is formed by red trails on the ground, in a quiet and open forest, with speakers emitting sounds of nature and the experience of actually being in a forest.
During the trail, it is possible to admire the electronic dinosaurs, which emit sound and movement of various sizes and shapes, being one of the children's favorite attractions. There are the Tyrannosaurus-Rex, Giganotosaurus, Stegosaurus, Branchiosaurus, Triceratops, Diplodocus, Velociraptor, among others.
already the dino adventure It is an incredible experience for those who enjoy adventure sports, because it involves adrenaline, tree climbing and zip lines.
There is also the attraction Wonders of the World Foz do Iguaçu. In this attraction, families can see sculptures of main historical monuments created on Planet Earth, in smaller sizes.
There are thousands of famous sights in the form of sculptures, such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Colosseum, Saint Basil's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Great Wall of China, Mount Rushmore, Egyptian Pyramids, White House, Cinderella Castle (Disney), Easter Island, Christ the Redeemer and even a replica of 14-bis, created by Santos Dumont.
Still at the Dreams Park Show Tourist Complex
Within the Dreams Park Show Tourist Complex there is the attraction Dreams Ice Bar, with impressive sculptures carved from ice. It is considered the biggest ice bar from Brazil, with a club-style space and an open bar. There is also the Dreams Motor Show, made for those who love the classic Harley-Davidson, with a themed bar, party area for up to three events at the same time. There are around more than 30 classic models of the Harley-Davidson brand.
The attraction Super Cars proposes a drive experience, in which the public experiences the emotion and speed of driving a super automotive machine in the Super Cars of the Dreams Park Show.
O Dreams Park Show it is a place full of attractiveness for the family and all audiences.
6-Meditation at Chen Tien Buddhist Temple
The Chen Tien Buddhist Temple is located in a region of beautiful and high landscape of the city of Foz do Iguaçu, where you can have a view of part of the city center of Foz do Iguacu and Ciudad del Este (Paraguay).
The beauty of the place allows a closer contact with the Buddhist philosophy and it maintains a Buddha statue of 7 meters in height.
There may be the perfect opportunity to start meditating. It can also be done temple tour, a very silent walk, while contemplating statues and grandiose gardens.
If you still haven't convinced yourself to come to Foz, you've got to be kidding! Talk to us.
