The Wayro route from Camboriú to Puerto Iguazú, Argentina is 539 miles (867 km), about 11 h 1 min of driving without stops. You cross from Brazil into Argentina at about mile 535, at the Tancredo Neves Bridge (Puerto Iguazú–Foz do Iguaçu).
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This drive passes within 100 miles of the border with Paraguay.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Brazil, Argentina. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
- Argentina: “Gas stations are often far apart and not always easily identified from the main roadway.”
| Total distance | 539 mi (867 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → BR-277 |
| Border crossing | about mile 535, Brazil → Argentina (the Tancredo Neves Bridge (Puerto Iguazú–Foz do Iguaçu)) |
| Regions on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná, Misiones |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Getting across the Brazil–Argentina border
The route crosses at about mile 535, at the Tancredo Neves Bridge (Puerto Iguazú–Foz do Iguaçu), from Paraná into Misiones. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Argentina (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Argentina | A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. |
| Entering Brazil (U.S. citizens) | Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. |
| Driving in Brazil | If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with your U.S. license. |
| The car, entering Argentina | Argentine customs (ARCA) registers the car's temporary entry. Bring the title or registration, liability insurance valid in Argentina and, if you don't own the car, a power of attorney signed before a notary. A rental car needs the rental company's MERCOSUR circulation authorization (ACM), and the company must be registered with Argentine customs. |
| Rental car | Cross only if the rental company authorizes it in writing and gives you the papers for the border; ask before you book. |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026); U.S. State Department, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026); ARCA (Argentine customs). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
What the drive from Camboriú to Puerto Iguazú is like
BR-277 (392 mi) and BR-101 (83 mi) carry about 88% of the 539 miles. The first 535 miles are in Brazil; the last 4 are in Argentina. It runs through 3 regions: Santa Catarina, Paraná, Misiones. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Camboriú to Puerto Iguazú, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-101 | 2–85 | 83 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-376 | 85–127 | 42 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| connecting roads | 127–128 | 1 | Paraná |
| BR-116 | 128–136 | 8 | Paraná |
| BR-277 | 136–528 | 392 | Paraná |
| local roads | 528–539 | 11 | Paraná, Misiones |
- Mile 86 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (region line)
- Mile 535 of this route: Paraná → Misiones (international border)
Stops between Camboriú and Puerto Iguazú
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Curitiba Zoo (mile 132), Teatro Positivo (mile 144), Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 152), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 173), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 229)
- Museums and history: Estação da Memória (mile 58), Joinville Art Museum (mile 60), Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (mile 152), Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (mile 173), Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal (mile 229), Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava (mile 296), Our Lady of Apparition Cathedral, Cascavel (mile 446)
- With kids: Curitiba Zoo (mile 132)
Estação da Memória
Housed in Joinville's former railroad station, built in 1906, Estação da Memória showcases German-Brazilian architecture and the railway heritage that shaped the city's growth and industrialization.
Joinville Art Museum
Opened on September 3, 1976, the Museu de Arte de Joinville documents, studies and conserves artworks, mainly by local artists. It is run by the Joinville Cultural Foundation and sits on Rua XV de Novembro.
Curitiba Zoo
Curitiba Zoo (Jardim Zoológico de Curitiba) lies inside Parque Regional do Iguaçu, an urban park of 8 million square meters in the capital of Paraná state.
Teatro Positivo
Set inside the Universidade Positivo campus in Curitiba, Paraná, Teatro Positivo is a performance hall with seating for 2,400 people.
Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha
In Campo Largo, Paraná, the Parque Histórico do Mate is a themed park that tells the story of the yerba mate cycle and ranks among the town's visitor attractions.
Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios
Also called Ponte de Dom Pedro, this bridge over the Rio dos Papagaios, which gives it its name, is protected as historic and artistic heritage of the state of Paraná.
Casa-Sede da Fazenda Florestal
Also called Palácio do Pinho, this early 20th-century mansion stands in the middle of the Irati National Forest in Paraná.
Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava
Local history is the focus at the Museu Municipal Visconde de Guarapuava, in central Guarapuava, Paraná, whose collection also includes objects used by Indigenous groups who once lived in the region.
Our Lady of Apparition Cathedral, Cascavel
Cascavel's Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of Apparition is the Catholic cathedral of the Archdiocese of Cascavel in Paraná; the parish dates from June 10, 1952.
When you get to Puerto Iguazú
Iguazú National Park
In the north of Misiones province, Iguazú National Park covers 677 square kilometers of the Iguazú Department in Argentina's Mesopotamia region.
Iguaçu National Park
On the Brazilian side in Paraná State, Iguaçu National Park covers about 457,793 acres, and roughly 300 km of its 420-km perimeter is formed by rivers and other water.
Iguazu Falls
Iguazú Falls (Iguaçu Falls) spill along the Iguazu River on the border between Misiones, Argentina, and Paraná, Brazil, forming what is described as the largest waterfall system in the world.
More drives to Puerto Iguazú
More drives from Camboriú
- Camboriú to Itanhaém
- Camboriú to Bento Gonçalves
- Camboriú to Apucarana
- Camboriú to Erechim
- Camboriú to Cubatão
- Camboriú to Tatuí
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Camboriú to Puerto Iguazú, Argentina?
About 11 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 539 miles.
How far is Puerto Iguazú, Argentina from Camboriú by car?
About 539 miles (867 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Where does the Camboriú to Puerto Iguazú drive cross the border?
At about mile 535, from Brazil into Argentina, at the Tancredo Neves Bridge (Puerto Iguazú–Foz do Iguaçu).
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Camboriú into Argentina?
No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. (U.S. State Department, updated July 16, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Camboriú to Puerto Iguazú, Argentina?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Camboriú to Puerto Iguazú use?
In order: BR-101, BR-376, BR-116 and BR-277. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Camboriú to Puerto Iguazú?
Closest to the road: Teatro Positivo (theater, mile 144, 0.4 mi from the route); Antigo Engenho de Mate da Rondinha (museum, mile 152, 0.3 mi from the route); Ponte do Rio dos Papagaios (historic bridge, mile 173, 0.3 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.