Tres Fronteiras Landmark and Yup Star Ferris Wheel Private Guided Tour
Where three nations meet and the sky becomes your viewpoint
The Marco das Tres Fronteiras private guided tour takes you to one of the most geographically and historically singular sites in South America, where the borders of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay converge along the Iguacu and Parana rivers. The journey continues 88 meters above the city aboard the Yup Star Ferris wheel, offering a panoramic perspective that stretches across all three countries.
Departing directly from your hotel in Foz do Iguacu, a knowledgeable private guide accompanies you throughout the full experience, providing historical context and local insight at every stop. The itinerary is designed for comfort and ease, rated as a straightforward excursion suitable for a wide range of visitors.
The Marco das Tres Fronteiras complex offers well-developed tourist infrastructure alongside its natural and historical setting, combining regional gastronomy, cultural displays, and the landmark Brazilian obelisk that has stood for over a century. The Yup Star attraction, a permanent fixture in the city, adds a distinct urban perspective to what begins as a riverside and borderland experience.
Tour Highlights
Stand at the Brazilian obelisk where three national borders converge, a site of continental historical significance dating back more than a century.
Observe the meeting point of the Iguacu and Parana rivers from the Brazilian side, with direct sightlines into Argentina and Paraguay.
Ride the Yup Star Ferris wheel to a height of 88 meters, the equivalent of a 25-storey building, in one of 36 air-conditioned cabins.
Enjoy approximately 20 minutes per cabin ride with up to 8 passengers, taking in a full aerial panorama of Foz do Iguacu and its surroundings.
Travel in fully private service with hotel pickup and drop-off included, accompanied by a dedicated guide for the entire duration.
Access the rich cultural and historical environment of the Tres Fronteiras complex, including regional gastronomy and curated visitor facilities.
Itinerary
Your private guide meets you at your hotel accommodation in Foz do Iguacu at the agreed time. Transportation to the first destination is included as part of the private service.
You arrive at the Tres Fronteiras Tourist Complex on the Brazilian side of the tri-border area. Your guide introduces the geography and geopolitical history of this unique meeting point of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Visit the century-old Brazilian obelisk adorned in the national colors, positioned at the confluence of the Iguacu and Parana rivers. The viewpoint provides direct sightlines across the water to the Argentine and Paraguayan landmarks on the opposite banks.
Travel to the Yup Star attraction, a permanent large-scale Ferris wheel standing 88 meters tall. Board one of the 36 air-conditioned cabins for a ride of approximately 20 minutes, taking in aerial views of the city and all its surrounding landmarks.
Your guide accompanies you back to your hotel in Foz do Iguacu, concluding the 3-hour private tour. Drop-off is included at your original pickup location.
What Is Included and Excluded
Included
- Private guided service throughout
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Foz do Iguacu
- Visit to Marco das Tres Fronteiras complex
- Yup Star Ferris wheel ride (air-conditioned cabin)
- Local guide with historical and cultural knowledge
Not Included
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities for guide or driver
- Travel insurance
Important Information
Reserve Your Private Tour
Secure your spot on this private guided experience combining the historic tri-border landmark with the city's most distinctive aerial viewpoint. Hotel pickup is included for a seamless visit.
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