Plan Your Travel
Getting to Puerto Iguazu, Argentina — your gateway to the Triple Frontier
Visa Information
Check Your Visa Requirements
Many nationalities can enter Argentina visa-free or obtain an electronic travel authorization (AVE) online. Check the Argentine visa portal to confirm requirements for your nationality. We recommend starting the visa process well in advance.
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Getting to Puerto Iguazu
By Air — Cataratas del Iguazu Airport (IGR)
The closest airport is Aeropuerto Internacional Cataratas del Iguazú (IGR), located approximately 20km from Puerto Iguazu city center. Multiple daily flights from Buenos Aires (1h 50min).
Airlines: Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi, JetSMART
Via Brazil — Foz do Iguacu Airport (IGU)
Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (IGU) on the Brazilian side is another option. Located 30-45 minutes by taxi from Puerto Iguazu across the international bridge.
International connections via Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro
By Bus
Long-distance bus services from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu. Journey takes approximately 18-20 hours. Multiple bus companies operate this route with varying levels of comfort.
Companies: Via Bariloche, Crucero del Norte, Rio Uruguay
By Car
Drive from Buenos Aires via National Route 12. Total distance approximately 1,300km (16-18 hours). Well-maintained highway through Misiones province.
Route: Buenos Aires → Zarate → Parana → Posadas → Puerto Iguazu
Via Paraguay
Cross from Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) through the Friendship Bridge to Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil), then cross to Puerto Iguazu (Argentina). Triple Frontier crossing.
Border crossings open 24/7, bring valid passport
