How to get to Iguazú Falls from Ciudad del Este

What the transfer includes and what it does not

What LTO sells on this departure is the return transfer from Ciudad del Este to Iguaçu National Park, on the Brazilian side, with our own driver and vehicle. The fare is Gs 650.000 per vehicle for up to 4 passengers, not per person: if four of you travel, each pays a quarter.

• Included: the return transfer from your hotel in Ciudad del Este.
• Included: waiting time for the whole visit, as the vehicle takes you at 08:00 and brings you back at 16:00.
• Not included: admission to Iguaçu National Park, which is paid at the ticket office.
• Not included: admission to Parque das Aves, a separate and optional attraction.
• Not included: meals or anything you buy inside the park.

How much it costs to visit the Falls from Ciudad del Este

LTO's transfer from Ciudad del Este to the Brazilian side of Iguazú Falls costs Gs 650.000 for up to 4 people, leaves at 08:00 and returns at 16:00. On top of that come the admission tickets, which are paid separately and in the park's currency:

Admission prices are set by the parks, not by LTO, and may change without notice. When you book, we confirm the price in force on the day of your visit.

Times and meeting point

Departure is at 08:00 and the return at 16:00. Pick-up is from your hotel in Ciudad del Este: there is no meeting point to reach on your own. When you book, you give us the name of your hotel and we arrange the exact pick-up time at the door.

Eight hours is enough to walk the circuit of walkways on the Brazilian side without rushing and, if you like, to add Parque das Aves, which is opposite the entrance to the national park. If you plan to do both, tell us when you book so we can organise the day.

What you see on the Brazilian side

Iguazú Falls are made up of 275 waterfalls up to 80 metres high and are the main attraction of Foz do Iguaçu, the Brazilian city of the Triple Frontier. The Brazilian side is the panoramic one: the trail runs opposite the curtain of falls and ends on a walkway that reaches into the base of the Devil's Throat.

It is the shorter route of the two sides and is done in a single walk, which is why it fits best into a day trip from Ciudad del Este. The Argentine side, on the other hand, has several circuits and is worth setting aside a whole day for.

Parque das Aves

Parque das Aves is a few metres from the entrance to Iguaçu National Park and is a separate visit, with its own ticket office. Admission costs R$ 110 or USD 22 and is not included in the transfer. It is the stop most families travelling with children add, because it takes less time to see than the falls.

How many people fit and what happens if there are more than four

The service is designed for 1 to 4 passengers, the capacity of the vehicle used for this departure. The Gs 650.000 fare is the same whether one or four of you travel. For 5 or more passengers, the quote is separate: LTO has its own fleet with vehicles of up to 30 seats, so your group fits, but the price is worked out according to the vehicle required.

Documents for crossing into Brazil

The visit means crossing the border over the Friendship Bridge, so every passenger needs a valid passport or national ID, children included. Immigration requirements depend on your nationality and are set by Brazil and Paraguay, not by the tour operator: if you have any doubts about your case, message us before booking and we will check it together.

Why book it from the Paraguayan side

Most Iguazú Falls packages are sold from Foz do Iguaçu. If you are staying in Ciudad del Este, that means crossing on your own and meeting the transport on the other side. LTO operates from the Paraguayan side: the vehicle picks you up at the door of your hotel in Ciudad del Este, waits for you during the visit and brings you back to the same place.

LTO is a tour operator licensed by Paraguay's National Tourism Secretariat under registration no. 415 and registered with IATA under number 90501143; it invoices in Paraguay and works with its own fleet and drivers.

What to bring

• Valid passport or national ID, without exception: you are crossing an international border.
• Reais or dollars in cash for the park ticket, which is not included.
• Clothes you do not mind getting wet, or a light rain jacket: the last walkway at the Devil's Throat catches the spray from the falls.
• Comfortable, closed shoes for the trail.
• Sunscreen, a cap and water: the route is in the open almost all the way.

Other tours from Ciudad del Este

If you have more than one day in the area, these are the other departures LTO runs from Ciudad del Este:

How to book

Bookings are made on WhatsApp at +595 983 945945 and must be made 24 hours in advance. We need the date, the number of passengers, the hotel where you are staying in Ciudad del Este and whether you want to add Parque das Aves.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Gs 650.000 fare per person?

No. It is Gs 650.000 for the vehicle, for a group of 1 to 4 passengers. From 5 passengers upwards the quote is made separately.

Is the ticket to the Falls included?

No. Admission to Iguaçu National Park costs R$ 148 or USD 30, is paid at the park's ticket office and is not included in the transfer. Children aged 0 to 5 go free.

How far in advance do I need to book?

24 hours before the departure date.

Do you pick me up at my hotel?

Yes, pick-up is from your hotel in Ciudad del Este. If you are staying in Foz do Iguaçu or in Puerto Iguazú, message us: that crossing is quoted separately.

Can I do the Brazilian and the Argentine side on the same day?

Not with this departure. The transfer to the Brazilian side of the Falls takes up the full day, from 08:00 to 16:00. The Argentine side has its own departure, Puerto Iguazú highlights, which costs Gs 800.000 for up to 4 people and also leaves at 08:00 and returns at 16:00.

What happens if it rains?

Iguaçu National Park sets its own opening conditions and LTO does not control them. If the forecast complicates your date, message us on WhatsApp and we will look at it before departure.