The City
Foz do Iguassu, Brazil
Foz do Iguassu is located in Paraná State, Southern Brazil, at the border with Argentina and Paraguay. The city is internationally recognized as a major tourist and conference destination, receiving millions of visitors each year.
Its main landmark, the Iguassu National Park, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the Iguassu Falls, one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
Key Facts
- Second most visited destination in Brazil
- Population: ~280,000 inhabitants
- More than 72 nationalities represented
- Modern convention infrastructure
- Extensive hotel network
Climate in May
Mild autumn temperatures: 15–25°C (59–77°F), favorable for both conference activities and tours.
Attractions
Iguassu Falls
Visiting Iguassu Falls is an unforgettable experience, offering one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders where over 270 cascading waterfalls stretch across the Brazil–Argentina border within a lush subtropical rainforest.
The site, a UNESCO World Heritage destination, combines breathtaking scenery with opportunities for ecological exploration, wildlife observation, and cultural immersion.
More information: cataratasdoiguacu.com.br
Itaipu Dam
The Itaipu Dam is one of the world’s largest and most impressive hydroelectric power plants, located between Brazil and Paraguay. It held the record for the highest annual electricity generation of any power plant on Earth.
More information: itaipu.gov.br
Bird Park (Parque das Aves)
The Bird Park is one of Brazil’s leading wildlife sanctuaries. Walk through large, immersive aviaries surrounded by the Atlantic Rainforest, where hundreds of bird species fly freely — toucans, macaws, flamingos, and endangered species.
More information: parquedasaves.com.br
More information about the city: Foz do Iguassu - Destino do Mundo