How Much Does It Cost to Visit Iguazu Falls?
Average daily budget: $1500-2000
What Iguazu Falls costs per day, by travel style. Most visitors stay 2-3 days. Local currency: ARS (Argentine Peso) / BRL (Brazilian Real).
Daily budget by travel style
Budget$60-90/day
Mid-range$120-200/day
Luxury$350+/day
Argentine park entry: ARS 20,000 (~$20). Brazilian park entry: BRL 140 (~$28). Macuco boat: ARS 45,000 (~$45). Lunch in park: ARS 5,000-8,000 (~$5-8). Argentina's blue-dollar exchange rate matters: use official exchange or cards, rates shift frequently.
Where to stay, by price level
Puerto Iguazu (Argentine town)$-$$
Most budget and mid-range options, 10 minutes from park entrance, better food and safety than Brazilian side
Foz do Iguaçu (Brazilian town)$
Cheaper hostels exist but the city is scruffier and less convenient for the Argentine side
Inside Argentine Park (Melia Iguazú)$$$
The only hotel inside the park gates, extraordinary dawn access before day crowds, price reflects the privilege