Originally Posted by
essexnyc
. Anyplace with an experience like these that we can stop either before or after Iguacu?
Not without considerably more time to devote.
And to repeat, you will likely want more time in Rio.
I don't know what you imagine you might do in Rio,
but in addition to the iconic sights (which take a few days in and of themselves; also, the view from heights is subject to weather),
you could include
:
a visit to a wetland
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reserv...io_de_Janeiro)
a visit to a royal city
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petr%C3%B3polis
a visit to an island with no cars
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paquet%C3%A1_Island
a visit to outlying beaches
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attracti...e_Janeiro.html
So:
Days 1-2 - Buenos Aires
Day 3 - fly early AM to Iguacu Falls, spend the day on Argentina side, and overnight on the Brazil side (to avoid border traffic delays next day)
Day 4 - tour Brazilian side (park, 3 hours, and bird park, 2-3 hours), then fly in late afternoon (latest flight you can get) to Rio
Day 5 - explore Rio
Day 6 - explore Rio
Day 7 - explore Rio, fly to SP in evening
Day 8 - explore SP and fly out home in late pm