Before you go

Your trip to São Miguel do Iguaçu.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

São Miguel do Iguaçu – PR Destination Foz do Iguaçu and Region about 597 km from Curitiba

How to get there

  • Aeroporto Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu (IGU) Foz do Iguaçu · 48 km
  • Rodoviária de São Miguel do Iguaçu

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

São Miguel do Iguaçu is 43 km from Foz do Iguaçu, about 40 minutes on the BR-277, and 597 km from Curitiba. There are buses from Foz, run by Catarinense and Princesa dos Campos. The nearest airport is Foz do Iguaçu, 48 km away.

How many days

One day. The town has two attractions in the guide, and the lakeside beach is the main reason to visit, in summer.

When to go

The season at Balneário Ipiranga generally runs from December to the end of February, with sports events on weekends. Winter has cold mornings. The town's anniversary is on November 28.

Do you need a car?

Yes, for Balneário Ipiranga, which is about 14 km from downtown. The Museu Histórico Municipal (municipal history museum) is in town.

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 São Miguel do Iguaçu
  1. Morning
    Museu Histórico Municipal

    Photos and objects from the town's settlement. A short visit.

  2. Afternoon
    Terminal Turístico de Balneário Ipiranga

    An artificial beach and a natural-water pool on the lakeshore. 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 resort's pool filled from the lake?

The pool is filled with natural water from the Rio Ocoy and renewed every day. The artificial beach is on the lake itself.

Is there a campground?

Yes. The Terminal Turístico has a camping area, a snack bar and sports courts.

When is the season?

Generally from December to the end of February, with lifeguards. Check the opening date with the town hall before you go.

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