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Cataratas Day 2026 offers free entry in Foz do Iguaçu
Guia 3 newsroom · edited by Annie GrellmannPortuguêsEspañol
Event on 11/11 celebrates 15 years of designation as a Natural Wonder
On November 11, 2026, Iguaçu National Park will open its doors free of charge for residents of the 14 neighboring municipalities. The initiative, organized by the park and the concessionaire Urbia+Cataratas, commemorates fifteen years since the waterfalls were recognized as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
Date and time
- November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Service from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park Visitor Center.
Free admission
- Intended for residents of Foz do Iguaçu, Santa Terezinha de Itaipu, São Miguel do Iguaçu, Medianeira, Serranópolis do Iguaçu, Matelândia, Ramilândia, Céu Azul, Vera Cruz do Oeste, Santa Tereza do Oeste, Lindoeste, Santa Lúcia, Capitão Leônidas Marques and Capanema.
- Proof of residence must be presented at the Visitor Center.
- The free entry does not cover parking or transportation to the park.
Program
- Free exploration of the waterfalls.
- Job fair with the Human Resources team of Urbia+Cataratas, offering vacancies and registration for interested candidates.
- Small market featuring local producers, connecting visitors with regional entrepreneurs.
- 20% discount for residents in souvenir shops and food-beverage points.
Commemorative context
- The event marks fifteen years since the Iguaçu Falls were included among the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, a title awarded on November 11, 2011 through a global vote organized by the New7Wonders foundation, which received over 500 million votes.
Organizers
- Iguaçu National Park (ICMBio administration) and the concessionaire Urbia+Cataratas.
- Support from the Municipal Tourism Secretariat and Visit Iguassu.
Contact information
- WhatsApp: +55 45 3521 4438
- Phone: +55 45 3521 4400
Source: https://cataratasdoiguacu.com.br/blog/cataratas-day-2026
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