Das Cataratas

The only hotel located within the Iguaçu National Park, it enjoys an unrivalled location just a short stroll from the sensational waterfalls. Guests enjoy exclusive access to this magnificent sight when the park is closed to other visitors. A Portuguese-colonial residence, this classic hotel is redolent with the atmosphere of lazy days lounging on a veranda or beneath sub-tropical palm trees. This natural paradise also offers white water rafting, helicopter trips over the gorge and jungle treks to view amazing wildlife including colourful toucans and giant butterflies.

Decorated in a Portuguese style featuring paintings of the local flora and fauna by the Brazilian artist Ludmilla de Montes and a traditional Azulejos painted tiles, designed exclusively for this hotel. It also feature rooms are feature marble topped twin vanity units in the bathroom and a shower. The comfortable Deluxe Rooms are approximately 29 square metres in size and characterised by beautiful hardwood floors with large bathtubs, ideal for relaxing after a day walking through the National Park. The rooms enjoy a view of the garden or the forest.

The Hotel has two restaurants, the Ipe Bar & Grill alongside the pool and the Restaurant Itaipu which boasts an outside veranda. Both International cuisine and local dishes are served in both restaurants.

The hotel has excellent facilities for recreational activities. All of which are available free of charge to guests. Facilities include: Tennis court, swimming pool, children's pool and sun terrace.

Iguassu National Park entrance fee: Brazilian: R$ 13, 65 - Mercosul: R$ 18, 15 - Other nationalities: R$ 21,15 (these fees are not included in the daily rate and are subject to change). Check-in time is 2 p.m. and check-out time 11 a.m.

Airpot: The Foz do Iguassu International Airport is located on the highway which provides access to the Iguassu Falls (BR469), 15 kilometers from the falls. Bus: There are a large number of bus services which stop in Foz do Iguassu, inter-municipal, inter-state and international lines. The bus station is located 5 kilometers from the city centre on Avenida Costa e Silva. Car: The main links to Foz do Iguassu are on the BR-277. This road links the city with Curitiba, Porto de Paranaguá and São Paulo. BR-469 provides access to the Iguassu National Park and the Iguassu International Airport.