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How to get to Misiones: plane, bus and car
Flights to Puerto Iguazú and Posadas, buses from Buenos Aires and the roads in by car. Approximate distances and times.
By the editorial team of misiones.com.ar · Updated on
Quick answer
The fastest way is to fly to Puerto Iguazú (for the falls) or Posadas (for the ruins and the centre of the province). There are direct buses from Buenos Aires, and by car you arrive on national route 14 or 12.
By plane
Misiones has two airports with scheduled flights from Buenos Aires and other cities: Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport, about 20 km from Puerto Iguazú, and Posadas Airport. The flight from Buenos Aires takes about 2 hours. For the falls you can also fly to Foz do Iguaçu on the Brazilian side.
By bus
There are direct buses from Retiro terminal in Buenos Aires to Posadas, Oberá and Puerto Iguazú, with sleeper seats. Allow about 12 to 14 hours to Posadas and about 18 to Puerto Iguazú. Within the province, the cities on routes 12 and 14 are well connected.
By car
- From Buenos Aires: about 1,000 km to Posadas, on national route 14 (Entre Ríos and Corrientes) or route 12 via the city of Corrientes.
- Posadas – Puerto Iguazú: about 300 km on national route 12, via San Ignacio, Jardín América, Eldorado and Wanda.
- Posadas – Oberá: about 100 km on national route 105.
Tips for driving in Misiones
- Roads run through towns and forest: respect speed limits and watch out for wildlife.
- Red dirt roads turn to mud with rain: ask before driving in.
- At border crossings to Brazil and Paraguay, carry documents for the car and everyone on board.
Places in this guide
Cataratas del Iguazú
About 275 waterfalls on the Iguazú River, in the middle of the rainforest. One of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
See details →Ruinas Jesuíticas de San Ignacio Miní
The best-preserved Jesuit-Guaraní mission in Argentina. A UNESCO World Heritage site.
See details →Parque del Conocimiento
Cultural complex in Posadas with museums, a library, an auditorium and a planetarium.
See details →Minas Wanda
Open-pit mines of amethyst, quartz and agate, with guided tours.
See details →Frequently asked questions
Should I fly to Posadas or Puerto Iguazú?
It depends on your plan: if the focus is the falls, Puerto Iguazú. To tour the province, a good option is to arrive at one and leave from the other, driving route 12 in between.
How long from Posadas to Iguazú Falls?
About 4 to 5 hours by car on route 12, and a bit more by bus.