Before you go
Your trip to Itaipulândia.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Itaipulândia – PR Destination Foz do Iguaçu and Region about 630 km from Curitiba
How to get there
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Aeroporto Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu (IGU) Foz do Iguaçu · 79 km
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Rodoviária de Itaipulândia
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Itaipulândia is 74 km from Foz do Iguaçu, about an hour and ten minutes on the BR-277 and PR-497, passing through São Miguel do Iguaçu. From Curitiba, it is 630 km. There are only a few direct buses a day from Foz. The nearest airport is Foz do Iguaçu, 79 km away.
How many days
One day for Balneário Jacutinga and the monument. Two, if you include Itaipuland, a thermal water park open Friday to Sunday.
When to go
The season at Balneário Jacutinga (lakeside beach) starts early, in November, and runs through the summer. On October 12, the patron saint's day, the Monumento de Nossa Senhora Aparecida receives thousands of pilgrims. The town's anniversary is in November.
Do you need a car?
Yes. Buses from Foz are few, and getting around between the lakeside beach, the monument and Itaipuland is easier by car.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Itaipulândia
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Morning
Monumento de Nossa Senhora Aparecida
The 26-meter statue. A short stop.
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Afternoon
Balneário Jacutinga
The swimming area is enclosed with a net, with lifeguards and kiosks.
2 days in Itaipulândia
Day 1
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Morning
Monumento de Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Start here, before the heat.
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Afternoon
Balneário Jacutinga
The afternoon on the lake's small beach.
Day 2
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Morning
Itaipuland Thermas Park
Open Friday to Sunday. Thermal waters and water slides: set aside the day.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Itaipuland open on weekdays?
The water park is open Friday to Sunday. On holidays and special dates, check the schedule on the park's website.
Are there piranhas in the lake?
Piranhas and stingrays have been recorded in Lago de Itaipu. That is why the swimming area at Balneário Jacutinga is enclosed with a net. Only go in the water there, with lifeguards.
When is the pilgrimage?
On October 12. Many pilgrims walk along the PR-497 to the monument, and the town fills up.