Before you go
Your trip to Santa Terezinha de Itaipu.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Santa Terezinha de Itaipu – PR Destination Foz do Iguaçu and Region about 621 km from Curitiba
How to get there
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Aeroporto Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu (IGU) Foz do Iguaçu · 29 km
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Rodoviária de Santa Terezinha de Itaipu
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Santa Terezinha de Itaipu is 24 km from Foz do Iguaçu, about 25 minutes on the BR-277, and 621 km from Curitiba. Metropolitan bus lines connect downtown Foz to the town throughout the day, with fewer departures on Sundays. The nearest airport is Foz do Iguaçu, 29 km away.
How many days
One day, or an afternoon trip from Foz do Iguaçu. In summer, you can spend the whole day at the small beach on Lago de Itaipu.
When to go
The small beach at the Terminal Turístico operates during the summer season, from December. In May, the month of the town's anniversary, there are festivities. Winter has cold mornings.
Do you need a car?
Not to get there: there are buses from Foz. The Igreja Matriz (main church) is downtown, on Avenida das Nações. For the Terminal Turístico Alvorada de Itaipu, on the lakeshore, a car, taxi or ride-hailing app makes it easier.
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 Santa Terezinha de Itaipu
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Morning
Parque Ecológico Domingos Zanette
Spring-fed ponds, short trails and a picnic area.
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Morning
Igreja Matriz de Santa Terezinha
Downtown. The interior was decorated by a local artist.
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Afternoon
Terminal Turístico Alvorada de Itaipu
In season, a freshwater beach with lifeguards. Swim only in the marked area.
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 the small beach open on Mondays?
During the summer season, the small beach at the Terminal Turístico is open Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays.
Can I camp there?
Yes. The Terminal Turístico Alvorada de Itaipu has a camping area.
Is there a bus from Foz do Iguaçu?
Yes. Metropolitan lines leave downtown Foz throughout the day; there are fewer departures on Sundays.
Is it safe to swim in the lake?
Swim only in the marked areas, with lifeguards. During the summer, water quality at the small beaches is monitored by Paraná's environmental agency.