Itaipu Parquetec and the Municipal Department of Tourism released, this week, the results of Phase 3 of the Foz do Iguaçu Tourist Demand Survey.
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The new phase interviewed travelers who were in the city between December 2024 and January 2025, the peak season for local tourism. The two previous phases, on the other hand, covered different periods of the year.
According to the organizers, the approaches took place at points such as the airport, bus station, Tancredo Neves Bridge and hotels in Foz do Iguaçu.
The survey only included tourists over 18 years of age, non-residents of the region and who remained in the city for at least three hours.
According to the methodology, the choice of sampling was based on data on the flow of visitors to the Falls in 2023.
The portal H2FOZ presents, in the graphs and paragraphs below, a summary of some of the main results of the study of tourist demand in Foz do Iguaçu. The reports are available in full at website from Itaipu Parquetec (click here to access the link direct).
Who are the tourists who visit Foz do Iguaçu?
Regarding the profile of tourists visiting Foz do Iguaçu, the research captured data on gender, age group and education, as well as individual income and family income.
Regarding origin, eight out of ten travelers come from Brazil itself, with two states standing out: Paraná (29,7%) and São Paulo (26,6%). These two states alone represent more than half of the national public that visits the destination.
Another piece of data collected by the survey indicates that 62% of those interviewed already knew Foz do Iguaçu from previous trips. One third (33%) said they had visited the city more than four times. On the other hand, 38% said it was their first time in the Land of the Falls.
Reason, type of trip, transportation and accommodation
As for the reason for the trip, 72% cited vacation and leisure and 7% said they were just transiting through Foz do Iguaçu on their way to another destination.
Family trips (33%) or as a couple without children (32%) predominate over individual trips (21%) or with friends (14%).
In terms of means of transport, there was a tie between plane and regular bus, both with 34%. Next came private car (19%) and excursion bus (12%).
Hotels accounted for seven out of ten types of accommodation in the city. Eleven percent of tourists opted to stay with friends or family. The average length of stay, according to those interviewed, was between three and five days.
Favorite tours in Foz do Iguaçu
The survey indicates that the two favorite attractions in Foz do Iguaçu are the Falls and shopping in Paraguay. The Three Borders Landmark, Bird Park, Itaipu and Argentine shopping also rank highly.
Another table worth noting shows the breakdown of money spent during the trip. Shopping in Ciudad del Este took the largest share, followed by accommodation, shopping in Argentina and spending on tourist attractions.
Alert points for the sector
Regarding the reasons for not returning to Foz do Iguaçu, there are two points of alert. While 27% of those interviewed complained about the prices charged, 11% indicated a lack of flights. The other factors are considered common to tourism.
To read the research reports in full, click here.
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