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Which is better: Foz do Iguaçu or Jericoacoara?

Short answer

Foz do Iguaçu is in Western Paraná (PR), while Jericoacoara is on the Ceará Coast (CE): different regions of Brazil. Foz do Iguaçu: around 275 waterfalls on the border of three countries, with the Itaipu power plant a few kilometers away; Jericoacoara: a village of sand streets where everyone stops what they are doing to watch the sun fall behind the dune. For this month's weather, Jericoacoara has the edge.

Sources: INMET (updated 2026) · ANP · OpenStreetMap
Most reviewed activity in Foz do IguaçuIguazú Falls Argentine Side Tour★ 8.5 · 166 reviews · from US$ 44 · via CivitatisSee dates and price →
Most reviewed activity in JericoacoaraJericoacoara East Coast Off-Roading Tour: Paradise & Blue Lagoon★ 8.5 · 76 reviews · from US$ 14 · via CivitatisSee dates and price →
Foz do Iguaçu Jericoacoara
Best time to visit Mar → Sep Jul → Dec
Weather this month 30° · 10 days of rain 33° · 1 day of rain
By car R$ 484 · from Curitiba R$ 169 · from Fortaleza
Ideal stay 3–4 days 4–5 days
Best for Family, Adventure Adventure, Romantic, Relax
Choose Foz do Iguaçu if

you want a trip for families and adventure seekers: around 275 waterfalls on the border of three countries, with the Itaipu power plant a few kilometers away.

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Choose Jericoacoara if

you want a trip for adventure seekers and couples: a village of sand streets where everyone stops what they are doing to watch the sun fall behind the dune.

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Where to stay

Where to stay: Foz do Iguaçu or Jericoacoara

The average nightly rate is around R$ 678 in Foz do Iguaçu and R$ 509 in Jericoacoara; what changes in practice is each place's season. Check current prices for your dates before deciding.

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Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls in Foz do Iguaçu 9.4 ★★★★★ · 141 reviews Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls See on Booking → JL Hotel by Bourbon in Foz do Iguaçu 9.1 ★★★★ · 382 reviews JL Hotel by Bourbon See on Booking →
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Blue Residence Hotel in Jericoacoara 9.2 ★★★★★ · 11 reviews Blue Residence Hotel See on Booking → Rede Andrade Vila Jeri in Jericoacoara 8.8 · 1 review Rede Andrade Vila Jeri See on Booking →
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Frequently asked questions

Foz do Iguaçu or Jericoacoara: which is better?
Foz do Iguaçu is in Western Paraná (PR), while Jericoacoara is on the Ceará Coast (CE): different regions of Brazil. Foz do Iguaçu: around 275 waterfalls on the border of three countries, with the Itaipu power plant a few kilometers away; Jericoacoara: a village of sand streets where everyone stops what they are doing to watch the sun fall behind the dune. For this month's weather, Jericoacoara has the edge.
What is the best time to visit Foz do Iguaçu and Jericoacoara?
The best time to visit Foz do Iguaçu is from March to September; for Jericoacoara, it is from July to December, based on INMET's climate normals (temperature and rainfall for each month). If your trip already has a date, check each destination's page for your month.
Which of the two is cheaper to get to?
By car, leaving from Curitiba, Foz do Iguaçu is 640 km (398 mi) and costs about R$ 484 each way (fuel plus tolls); leaving from Fortaleza, Jericoacoara is 300 km (186 mi) and costs about R$ 169 each way (fuel plus tolls). The calculation assumes a car that gets 11 km/L. Lodging and activities vary with each place's season.
Where does it rain less, Foz do Iguaçu or Jericoacoara?
Averaged over the year, Foz do Iguaçu has 9 rainy days a month and Jericoacoara has 7. Jericoacoara is the drier of the two over the year as a whole, but what decides the trip is the month: the rainiest month in Foz do Iguaçu is October and in Jericoacoara, March. For temperature, Jericoacoara is the warmer one (average high of 32° versus 29°).
How many days should you spend in Foz do Iguaçu and in Jericoacoara?
To see the main sights without rushing, Foz do Iguaçu calls for 3–4 days and Jericoacoara, 4–5 days. These are distant regions: with a week or less, it is usually better to pick one of the two and make the most of it.
Foz do Iguaçu or Jericoacoara with kids?
Foz do Iguaçu (275 waterfalls, triple border, and UNESCO national park) is the better pick of the two for families. Jericoacoara (sunset on the dune, kitesurfing capital, and barefoot village) is geared more toward adults or couples. With small children, weather matters: Jericoacoara has fewer rainy days over the year.
What should you not miss in each?
In Foz do Iguaçu: Iguazu Falls, Brazilian side, Devil's Throat, Argentine side, Puerto Iguazú. In Jericoacoara: Sunset Dune, Pedra Furada, Paradise Lagoon. These are the sights that show up most in first-trip itineraries for each destination; the full guide to each has the whole list.