Foz do Iguaçu → Puerto IguazúCrossing the Border from Brazil to Argentina at Iguazu
Two immigration stops, one bridge, and a line of cars you can skip. Here's how to do it, by bus or with a driver.
How to cross the border to Argentina from Brazil
- 🏨Foz do Iguaçu
- 🛂Brazil exit
- 🌉Bridge
- 🛂Argentina entry
- 🏁Puerto Iguazú
1. Brazilian immigration. Local residents don't need to stop, so many cars drive straight past. Visitors must park, go into the building and queue for an exit stamp.
2. Argentine immigration. About 1.5 km later, after the bridge over the Iguazu River. Cars join lanes with drive-through immigration booths. Bus passengers get off, queue inside and walk their bags through customs.
How we skip the queueHow we skip the line of cars at the Iguazu border
On busy days the line of cars at Argentine immigration can take hours. We avoid it in two ways, depending on how many of you are travelling. Every transfer is private: just your group.
Our two-car system
Driver 1 takes you to the border
Your first driver brings you past the queue to Argentine immigration and points out your second driver.
Walk through immigration
You stamp your passport with your bags. Your second driver waits about 25 metres away.
Driver 2 takes you on
Straight into the car on the other side and on to the falls, your hotel or the airport.
The tourist corridor
Into the tourist corridor
Your van leaves the line of cars and takes the lane for tourism vehicles at Argentine immigration.
A much shorter line
Only vans and tour buses use the corridor, so there are far fewer vehicles ahead of you.
Same van, same driver
No change of vehicle. Your group and your luggage stay together all the way.
Transfers from Foz do Iguaçu to Argentina
Private transfers only, never shared. We don't run shuttles: the car or van is just for your group, at the time you choose. Cars carry 1 to 4 passengers, vans 5 to 12.
Choose your pick-up and whether you want to see the falls on the way. Your driver takes you to both immigration stops.
1Where are you starting?
2Visit the falls on the way?
3Where do you need to go?
✈️ From Foz do Iguaçu airport (IGU)Land in Brazil, cross to Argentina · 5 options
- ✈️ IGU airport (Foz do Iguaçu) 🏨 Puerto Iguazú hotelAll flights, 24 hours a day🛂 crosses the border
- ✈️ IGU airport (Foz do Iguaçu) ✈️ IGR airport (Puerto Iguazú)Airport-to-airport connection · book early🛂 crosses the border
- ✈️ IGU airport (Foz do Iguaçu) 💦 Brazil side of the falls 🏨 Puerto Iguazú hotelFor arrivals before 14:30🛂 crosses the border
- ✈️ IGU airport (Foz do Iguaçu) 💦 Argentine side of the falls 🏨 Puerto Iguazú hotelFor arrivals before 11:30🛂 crosses the border
- ✈️ IGU airport (Foz do Iguaçu) 💦 Argentine side of the falls 🏨 Foz do Iguaçu hotelFor arrivals before 11:30🛂 crosses the border twice
From a Foz do Iguaçu hotelBrazil → Argentina or Paraguay · 10 options
- 🏨 Foz do Iguaçu hotel 🏨 Puerto Iguazú hotelHotel to hotel, any time🛂 crosses the border
- 🏨 Foz do Iguaçu hotel ✈️ IGR airport (Puerto Iguazú)Pick-up at least 3 hours before your flight🛂 crosses the border
- 🏨 Foz do Iguaçu hotel 🚌 Puerto Iguazú bus terminalPick-up 2.5 hours before your bus🛂 crosses the border
- 🏨 Foz do Iguaçu hotel 💦 Brazil side of the falls 🏨 Puerto Iguazú hotelPick-up between 08:00 and 14:30🛂 crosses the border
- 🏨 Foz do Iguaçu hotel 💦 Brazil side of the falls ✈️ IGR airport (Puerto Iguazú)For flights after 16:00🛂 crosses the border
- 🏨 Foz do Iguaçu hotel 💦 Argentine side of the falls ↩︎ back to your hotel (or a Puerto Iguazú drop-off)Round trip · pick-up 06:30 to 11:30🛂 crosses the border twice
- 🏨 Foz do Iguaçu hotel 💦 Argentine side of the falls ✈️ IGU airport (Foz do Iguaçu)For flights from IGU after 17:00🛂 crosses the border twice
- 🏨 Foz do Iguaçu hotel 💦 Argentine side of the falls ✈️ IGR airport (Puerto Iguazú)For flights from IGR after 15:30🛂 crosses the border
- 🏨 Foz do Iguaçu hotel ✈️ AGT airport (Ciudad del Este)Pick-up 4 hours before your flight🛂 crosses the border
- 🏨 Foz do Iguaçu hotel 🏨 Ciudad del Este hotel or bus terminalBrazil exit and Paraguay entry help🛂 crosses the border
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Transport from Foz do Iguaçu to Puerto Iguazú by local bus
Buses leave from near the TTU urban terminal in downtown Foz do Iguaçu, roughly every hour during the day (Río Uruguay and Crucero del Norte), to the Puerto Iguazú bus terminal.
- Tell the driver you need to stop at Brazilian immigration. Keep your ticket and wait for the next bus from the same company.
- At Argentine immigration everyone gets off and the bus usually waits.
- Allow 1 to 2 hours for the trip, more on busy days.
Full local bus guide from Foz do Iguaçu, including the falls
Driving from Brazil to Argentina
You can drive across with the vehicle papers and the Carta Verde insurance. You still stop twice at the border, and twice more on the way back. From Argentine immigration it is about 25 minutes to the entrance of the Argentine national park.
Five-star rated on Google and Tripadvisor
Travellers who crossed into Argentina with us
The border, the bridge and the second driver, in their words.
- ★★★★★Google
“I’m going to put this simply - if you don’t use Iguazu Falls Travel, you are a fool. I have nothing negative to say about them. They make crossing the border simple - most people have to wait 1 1/2 to 2 hours on each side of the border. Nestor and his team innovated a way to eliminate the wait time. We had 2 days at Iguazu and saving that time was incredible.”
Christina C.Jul 2023
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
truly five stars!
“I cannot recommend Iguazufalls.travel enough! The team is incredibly friendly, organised, and efficient. Their border-crossing method between Argentina and Brazil is brilliant: they drop you off before passport control, let you go through quickly on foot, and meet you again on the other side.”
Marvin R.Dec 2025
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
Quickest border crossing service
“Quickest way to transfer from Fos de Iquazu Brazil to Iquazu town in Argentina! No waiting in long lines of vehicles to cross the border as service includes 2 drivers, 1 on each side of the border.”
Xiaobai T.Feb 2026
- ★★★★★Google
“I did not realize how much it would take to cross the border. Lines lines lines and these guys knew exactly how to make everything as quick as possible. Absolutely worth the money to get through. Took us 30 minutes tops for both crossing and drove me straight to the hotel. Thanks Nestor!!!”
PrestonFromTexasJan 2022
- ★★★★★Google
“Nestor and his team were absolutely fabulous. We had our driver waiting for us upon arrival at IGR, we drove to the border, 5 minutes at Passport control, and then another car/driver took us to Foz. I have no hesitation in recommending Iguazu Falls Travel.”
Peter M.Mar 2026
- ★★★★★Google
“We wanted to see the Brazil side of the Iguazu falls, while staying on the Argentina side.The service offered by Iguazufalls travel saved us 3-5 hours of border crossing time.”
Bob C.Mar 2024
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
“I can't say enough about the team of Nestor and Alfredo. Super helpful and personable, and as we skipped the line of what seemed like hundreds of cars, AWESOME!”
AndyFeb 2026
- ★★★★★Google
“Brilliant method to get from the Argentina side to the Brazil side and back. Avoid the massive queue of cars by just swapping cars at the border. Great service.”
Andrew J.Dec 2025
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
Flawless service
“I'll admit I was hesitant at first booking with a company I'd found randomly online, but this turned out to be one of the best decisions of my trip — they streamlined the entire border-crossing process to Iguazu Falls seamlessly. The communication and service were excellent from start to finish, and I couldn't recommend them more highly.”
RyderApr 2026
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
Couldn't have done the Falls without them!
“Incredible service - prompt, kind, patient, helpful, and invaluable at zooming to the front of the lines at the borders.”
Shaun K.May 2025
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
Perfect transfer
“We arrived on the Argentinian side of the falls, where our driver was already waiting to greet us. The transfer to the Brazilian side was incredibly smooth — we bypassed all the border traffic effortlessly. On the other side, our Brazilian driver was ready and waiting, making the handoff seamless.”
Agi J.Jul 2025
- ★★★★★Google
“Amazing use of money. This was so helpful and efficient in crossing the border. We got picked up on the Argentina side and then beat the queues at the border and Vildo collected us on Brazil side. He then took us to the falls and looked after luggage for 3 hours before taking us to our hostel.”
Josh B.Dec 2022
- ★★★★★Google
“Great private transfer service in the Iguazu Falls area. they made the Brazil - Argentine border, crossing simple and fast. Very responsive and keep you informed on the process before and during the border crossing. They made a confusing processing seamless and made touring Iguazu Falls a incredible experience.”
B K.Apr 2023
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
Both sides of the Falls
“A great way to visit both sides of the Iguazu Falls. We were picked up from the airport in Argentina and delivered to the border with Brazil bypassing all the queues. After the visit to the Brazilian side we did the trip in reverse back to our hotel in Argentina. Very seamless experience. Would recommend them”
Seamus53Nov 2025
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
“Highly recommend IquazuFalls.travel for the transfers between IGR and hotel in Puerto Iquazu, and between hotel and Iquazu Falls National Parks at both Argentina and Brazil side. It took us less than 10 minutes to cross the Argentina-Brazil border.”
Steve J.Jan 2025
- ★★★★★Google
“Drivers were friendly, punctual, and great at guiding us through the border crossing process. If you need a border transfer when visiting Iguazu Falls, book this one!”
Emma H.Jul 2026
- ★★★★★Tripadvisor
Very smooth transfer from Argentina to Brazil
“We were baffled by how to get from Argentina to Brazil with two heavy suitcases. We booked a private car service with this company to pick us up from our hotel on the Argentinian side and take us to our hotel on the Brazilian side.”
Ightham1Oct 2025
- ★★★★★Google
“This service gave me such a peace of mind as my wife and I traveled through our honeymoon. We hit five different destinations between Argentina and Brazil, but this was the trickiest stop to coordinate because we had to cross the border to see both sides, and both days we visited the falls we couldn’t leave our luggage behind.”
Jordan H.Apr 2024
Brazil to Argentina: questions and answers
Can you drive from Brazil to Argentina?
Yes, with the car's documents and the Carta Verde (Mercosur insurance), plus your own passport and any visa your nationality needs. You still stop twice at the border: Brazilian exit, then Argentine entry. Hire cars usually need written permission from the rental company.
How do you get to Puerto Iguazú from Brazil?
By local bus from near the TTU terminal in Foz do Iguaçu (you must ask the driver to stop at Brazilian immigration), by taxi, or by private transfer, which takes you to both immigration stops and drops you at your hotel, the IGR airport or the bus terminal.
How long does it take to cross the border from Brazil to Argentina at Iguazu?
On a quiet day 15 to 30 minutes. On long weekends, holidays and in the high season (December to March) the line of cars can take 1.5 to 2 hours or more. Wait times explained.
What is the fastest way to cross the border from Brazil to Argentina?
Skipping the line of cars. In our cars (1 to 4 passengers) you walk through Argentine immigration with your bags and meet a second driver on the other side. Our vans (5 or more) use the tourist corridor.
Do you need to stamp your passport to go to the Argentine Iguazu Falls?
Yes. Visitors need a Brazilian exit stamp and an Argentine entry stamp on the way there, and the reverse on the way back, even on a day trip.
Do you need a visa to see the Argentine Iguazu Falls?
It depends on your nationality. Many visitors (for example from the EU, UK, USA and Australia) don't need a visa for Argentina, but rules change, so check with the Argentine consulate before you travel. Passport guide.
How do I get to the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls from Brazil?
By bus it takes three buses each way and 2 to 3 hours. By private transfer you go straight from your hotel to the park entrance with help at both immigration stops. Foz do Iguaçu to the Argentine falls.
Going to Argentina?
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