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Parque das Aves

Parque das Aves: Our most recommended tours and activities

Iguazu Falls: 2-Day Argentinian and Brazilian Iguazu Falls

1. Iguazu Falls: 2-Day Argentinian and Brazilian Iguazu Falls

Your 2-day adventure begins as you are either collected from your accommodation, or picked up from the tour meeting point. Your guide will provide you information about the park, the waterfalls, and the flora and fauna of the area, so that you can tour the park and not miss any attraction. The Argentine side possesses 3 classic routes: superior, inferior, and garage of the devil. All of these routes have very easy access, with transfer via the ecological train included with entrance to the park. For the more adventurous, there is the 3-kilometer route along the Macuco Trail. The Macuco trail is self-guided, and enters the jungle taking its visitors to the territory of the endemic Caí monkeys. Another hit of the Macuco trail is the Arrechea jump, a 23-meter-high waterfall of isolated height. The basin of this part of the Iguazú River is totally covered by the protected forest of the Iguazú National Park. You will then explore the Brazilian side of the most magnificent waterfalls in the world. There you will be able to feel the refreshing mist of the water all around you, and can also enjoy the flora and fauna of this magical walk. Upon your return you can choose to stay in the duty free area, before later returning to your hotel on your own.

From Puerto Iguazu: Half-Day Brazilian Falls Excursion

2. From Puerto Iguazu: Half-Day Brazilian Falls Excursion

Start your day with pickup from your hotel in Puerto Iguazu. Travel across the border between Argentina and Brazil to access the Brazilian side of Iguazu falls. Your guide will give you information about the park, the waterfalls, flora and fauna of the area. Get a fantastic panoramic view of 70% of the cascades in front of you and the other 30% only meters away. Feel the refreshing water spray from the falls and enjoy the flora and fauna of the serene jungle trails of the park.

Foz do Iguaçu: Bird Park Tour with Tickets

3. Foz do Iguaçu: Bird Park Tour with Tickets

Start your day with hotel pick up and head to the Bird Park near the Iguaçu National Park Visitor Center. Make your way through the sign-posted walkways through the middle of the jungle. Explore the nurseries, enriched with cascades, bridges, and vegetation, where you can observe different species of birds. In other smaller nurseries, you can also see different species of birds from Southwest Asia, Oceania and Africa. The park is home to more than 900 birds from 150 different species, mostly from Brazil, a third of which are endangered.  All birds in the park come from zoos, breeders authorized by IBAMA, and from rehabilitation centers. All animals are registered according to the Zoological Society of Brazil and IBAMA. You can also see moths, hummingbirds, alligators, reptiles, and a beehive in the nurseries. At the end of your walk, there is a restaurant, where you can enjoy an exclusive view of the Lake of the Flamingos, where the tourists can take photos holding macaws. After your visit, relax with transportation back to your hotel.  

Puerto Iguazu: Iguaza Falls Brazilian Side & Bird Park Tour

4. Puerto Iguazu: Iguaza Falls Brazilian Side & Bird Park Tour

Enjoy the natural beauty of Iguazu Falls with the convenience of round-trip transportation on a full-day tour to the Brazilian side of the park. The day starts with pickup from the hotel or meeting point in Puerto Iguazu. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle across the border into Brazil to explore the Brazilian side of the falls. Admire the panoramic views of the cascades while an expert guide provides information about the park and its flora and fauna in both English and Spanish. This tour includes a visit to the Bird Park, home to toucans, macaws, red corocoros, and flamingos as well as colorful butterflies and other jungle animals.

From Puerto Iguazú: Brazilian Bird Park Tour with Tickets

5. From Puerto Iguazú: Brazilian Bird Park Tour with Tickets

Pay a visit to a colorful, tropical bird park on the Brazilian side of Iguaçu. Start your day with hotel pick up in Puerto Iguazú, Argentina and head to the Parque das Aves near the Iguaçu National Park Visitor Center. Make your way through the rainforest to nurseries enriched with cascades, bridges, and vegetation. Observe over 900 birds from 150 different species, a third of which are endangered species. Most of the species comer from Brazil, but you will also see some different species from Southwest Asia, Oceania, and Africa. Also keep an eye out for moths, hummingbirds, alligators, reptiles, and a beehive in the nurseries. At the end of your walk, take in exclusive views of the Lake of the Flamingos from the restaurant, or get your photo taken with a macaw. After your visit sit back, relax and enjoy the views while you are transported back to your hotel in Puerto Iguazú. Upgrade your tour to include exclusive access to a very restricted area in Bird Park where you'll be able to get to know how the birds are treated, feed the toucans, hold a beautiful butterfly, and see birds in the recovery process.

Foz do Iguaçu: Brazilian side of the falls + Bird Park

6. Foz do Iguaçu: Brazilian side of the falls + Bird Park

Located next to the Iguaçu National Park is the Bird Park, an area that provides direct contact with more than a thousand birds of approximately 140 different species. Start the tour inside the nursery, where you will interact and take pictures while walking through the forest. There is a lot to enjoy and feel in this environment surrounded by nature and beauty. The park preserves 15.5 hectares of Atlantic Forest, forming the best habitat for these animals. The birds are the main attraction, but snakes, lizards, and butterflies are also part of the show. It is an unforgettable experience unlike any other. After the Bird Park, you can also visit the Brazilian side of the Iguaçu Falls, which together with the Argentine side form the largest waterfall system in the world and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. When you arrive at the Visitor Center, you will find a beautiful exhibition of photos of the park and panels with maps. Follow an 11 km road to begin your experience. Once on the road, you will be able to hear the falls as you observe the dense forest and its rich flora and fauna. Only 25% of the falls are on the Brazilian side, however, you will have a privileged panoramic view of the other 75% on the Argentine side. Depending on the weather and sunlight, be amazed by the rainbows everywhere. Approach the 950-meter long walkway circuit and observe about 275 different falls of the Iguazu River. On the footbridge intended for the Benjamin Constant and Deodoro falls, enjoy the view of the colossal Devil's Throat, which at 80 meters long contains the largest water flow. Following the footbridge, there is a panoramic elevator that takes you to a new angle of the falls.

From Rio: Iguazu Falls Full-Day Private Trip

7. From Rio: Iguazu Falls Full-Day Private Trip

This tour offers a chance to discover the natural wonders of Iguazu Falls in one day. The tour starts with the pick up at your hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Head to the airport to catch your flight to Foz do Iguaçu. Upon arrival, a guide will be waiting to take you to discover one of the Seven Wonders of Nature on a private tour of your choice: The Iguaçu National Park on the Brazilian side offers a panoramic view of the Falls with plenty of photo opportunities. Walk a 1.2-kilometer path surrounded by the lush subtropical forest, butterflies, and quatis, the South American raccoon. Feel the mist of Floriano Fall and Garganta del Diablo (The Devil's Throat) and ride the panoramic elevator for a bird's eye of the Falls. You can also embark on an optional boat ride upriver and get up close to the Falls and feel the refreshing shower under Three Musketeers Falls.  You can also choose the option to discover the Bird Park (Parque das Aves) in front of Iguaçu National Park entrance, which works on the conservation of 120 species of birds. Walk forest trails and get an up-close experience with exuberant birds, reptiles, and butterflies. Choose the Argentinian Iguazú National Park option and experience the incredible panoramas along the catwalks on this private tour and  take the opportunity to hop on an optional boat ride up river to get up close to the falls. After the full day tour, return to the airport to get your flight back to Rio de Janeiro, where a car will be waiting to take you to your hotel.  

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What people are saying about Parque das Aves

Overall rating

4.4 / 5

based on 121 reviews

The pick up bus was right on time, this organised trip relieved us of having to go through border check, ticket and bus trips on our own. Martello, our guide was extremely pleasant and had very good English. We were the only English speaking visitors on the tour and he explained everything to us. Overall, a very pleasant way to visit Brazil for a short visit.

Must visit!!! What an amazing park very well kept with laods to see ! Very organised tour. Pick up on time and our tour guide Valdomiro was very nice and explained in english. Perfect!

I loved it! Our guide was super helpful, he was always looking out for us and made sure we stayed together and didn't get lost.

Highly recommended! Well organized the very nice and professional guide. The tour is gorgeous! Congratulations

Amazing day with beautiful waterfalls and then the bird park with many different types of birds.