The Iguazu Falls Bike Trail Explores Preserved Rainforest in the Comfort of Asphalt
Key takeaways
- Bike rentals —available in different wheel sizes, electric versions and with gears— start at R$ 50 ($10) for two hours or R$ 70 ($14) for a full day.
- The bike trail intersects with four other routes: the São João circuit, which can only be done on foot; the Canafístula trail; the Bananeiras path, with a viewpoint overlooking the Iguaçu River; and the Poço Preto path.
- There are three support stations —at the visitor center, on the Bananeiras path and next to the viewpoint of the waterfall walkways— where bicycles can be returned.
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Bike rentals —available in different wheel sizes, electric versions and with gears— start at R$ 50 ($10) for two hours or R$ 70 ($14) for a full day. Every 2 kilometers, boxes with red and white flags indicate emergencies involving cyclists or bicycles, since mobile phone service may fail in the area.
The bike trail intersects with four other routes: the São João circuit, which can only be done on foot; the Canafístula trail; the Bananeiras path, with a viewpoint overlooking the Iguaçu River; and the Poço Preto path. The latter, unpaved and with denser vegetation, covers 18 kilometers and charges an additional entrance fee starting at R$ 160 ($31)
There are three support stations —at the visitor center, on the Bananeiras path and next to the viewpoint of the waterfall walkways— where bicycles can be returned. Visitors who choose to continue the walk to the falls on foot should pay attention to the park’s maximum allowed visiting hours.