8 days in Foz do Iguacu, Hernandarias & Buenos Aires Itinerary

A gateway to the world-renowned Iguacu Falls, which spectacularly divide Brazil and Argentina, the modern, high-rise city of Foz do Iguacu can't help but play second fiddle to the natural wonder in its vicinity.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Itaipu Dam. On the 20th (Wed), take in the views from Ponte Tancredo Neves and then see human ingenuity at work at Itaipu Dam.

For maps, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Foz do Iguacu visit app.

Detroit, USA to Foz do Iguacu is an approximately 19-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Detroit to Foz do Iguacu. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from Detroit in December, with highs in Foz do Iguacu at 87°F and lows at 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to travel to Hernandarias.

Hernandarias is a district and city of the Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Thu): examine the collection at Museo de la Tierra Guarani.

For where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Hernandarias journey planner.

Hernandarias is just a short distance from Foz do Iguacu. In December in Hernandarias, expect temperatures between 86°F during the day and 69°F at night. On the 22nd (Fri), you're off to Buenos Aires.

Cultural capital of South America, Buenos Aires remains one of the largest cities on the continent, serving as a point of departure for exploring the rest of the country.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): examine the collection at Museo Del Bicentenario, then admire the landmark architecture of Centro Cultural Kirchner, then make a trip to Cemiterio de Recoleta, and finally browse the exhibits of Museo Nacional De Arte Decorativo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in nature's colorful creations at Parque 3 de Febrero and then make a trip to Paseo La Plaza.

For where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, go to the Buenos Aires trip site.

You can drive from Hernandarias to Buenos Aires in 16 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in December, and nighttime lows around 68°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.