Question 1

What is the "Border-Shuttle Robbery" scam in Foz do Iguaçu?

Accepted Answer

Unofficial "shuttle" drivers at the bus terminal offer cheap rides to Puerto Iguazú (Argentina side) or Ciudad del Este (Paraguay), then stop mid-route for "border fees" or in isolated spots where accomplices rob passengers. Use only official bus lines (Río Uruguay, Crucero del Norte) from the rodoviária. Or use Uber for day trips — it crosses the border legally.

Question 2

What is the "Argentine-Side Falls Taxi Fixed Rate" scam in Foz do Iguaçu?

Accepted Answer

Taxi drivers at Foz hotels offer "round-trip to Argentine falls" for 400-600 BRL, claiming it includes border fees and park entry. In reality, the Argentine park charges separately (in ARS or USD) and the "fixed rate" is 2-3x the Uber equivalent. Use Uber or 99 within Brazil, then walk across or take the public bus at the border. Argentine park entry is paid in pesos or USD at the park gate, separately from transport.

Taxi & Transport Scams in Foz do Iguaçu

Border-Shuttle Robbery

Argentine-Side Falls Taxi Fixed Rate

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