There's no need to pay for a tour: since Paraguay offers free guided tours on its side of the Itaipú Dam, all you're paying for is a short drive to and from Ciudad del Este. Here's how to make that trip for practically free using public transportation.
Everything you need to know to get stamped in and out of Brazil and Paraguay when crossing the International Friendship Bridge by foot.
Brazil's only daily intercity train service is not fast by any stretch, but it is affordable, comfortable, and a vital link for the 28 communities it serves.
Sleeper busses are a common, economical way to make mid- to long-distance journeys between cities across Brazil, offering better value, flexibility, and comfort than domestic flights.
Yes, there is a public bus to and from the airport, and yes, it's relatively easy.