Iguazu and International Travel: how it works in Argentina — first-hand
From real experience
how-toLogistics for visiting Iguazu Falls from the Argentine side: 1) Buses from Puerto Iguazú airport to the city center accept cash.
2) Regular buses to the national park depart from the city's central bus terminal (terminal de ómnibus); a round-trip ticket costs approximately 20,000 ARS per person. 3) Taxis are subject to a local monopoly and are financially viable only for groups of 3 or more people. 4) Boat tours getting close to the waterfalls require raincoats due to extreme mist and splashing.
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how-toFerry travel between Buenos Aires and Uruguay involves passport control for both countries before departure from Argentina.
Uruguayan entry stamps are placed upon arrival. For extending stay in Argentina, visit Migración to pay a fee and officially extend for 1.5 months, which can be done multiple times.
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ruleRoute options between Buenos Aires and Montevideo: 1. Direct ferry (approx.
3 hours travel time, cost ~$130 round trip). 2. Ferry to Colonia del Sacramento + bus to Montevideo (cheaper but significantly longer). Bus travel between these cities is also possible but varies in time (2.5 to 8 hours).
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caseUser reports a quick border crossing from Argentina to Brazil (10-15 minutes) via bus.
Noted that Argentinian authorities did not stamp their passport upon entry, stating this is the new procedure. This deviates from previous experiences where stamps were always issued.