Marco das Três Fronteiras & Yup Star Ferris Wheel: Private Tour

Stand at three borders at once, then rise above the city on an 88-meter wheel

A private guided tour of Marco das Três Fronteiras and Yup Star Ferris Wheel in Foz do Iguaçu, where you visit the Brazilian obelisk marking the meeting point of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, then board a fixed Ferris wheel for a 20-minute rotation with views across the region. Hotel pickup is included; the guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese; the tour runs about three hours and covers both attractions with air-conditioned transport between them.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Three Borders Landmark2h
2. Yup Star Ferris Wheel20m

Visit Tres Fronteiras and Yup Star Wheel

• Hotel pickup for private guided tour
• Explore Marco das Três Fronteiras landmark
• Enjoy 20-minute ride on Yup Star Ferris Wheel

The experience

Marco das Três Fronteiras sits where three countries converge, and the obelisk built over a century ago marks the spot in Brazilian flag colors. The guide walks you through the history and geography of the borders, the stories tied to the landscape, and the cultural layers that make the place distinct. The complex itself has the infrastructure to move at your own pace (regional food, shops, viewing areas), so the tour is not a sprint through a list.

Yup Star Ferris Wheel stands 88 meters high, the height of a 25-story building, with 36 air-conditioned cabins that each hold eight people. A single rotation takes about 20 minutes. From the top, the city spreads below you: the Iguazu region, the three-country landscape you just walked, the postcards of Foz do Iguaçu laid out in one view. The wheel is a permanent fixture in the city, not a seasonal setup, so it anchors the tour as a reliable second stop.

Your guide meets you at your hotel and drives you between the two sites in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. The whole experience (travel, walking the landmark, riding the wheel) fits into roughly three hours. Children from age one can come along. Infants and small children can ride in a stroller or pram if needed. Public transport runs nearby if you want to extend the day on your own.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off.
• live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• access to both Marco das Três Fronteiras and Yup Star Ferris Wheel (tickets available as an add-on option at checkout).

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 16:00Last departure this season: 23 Dec

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 90 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years)

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Neumann Operadora de Receptivo

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you speak English, Spanish or Portuguese comfortably and want a guide walking you through the history and geography of the three-country border rather than exploring on your own. The private vehicle and fixed three-hour window work well for families with young children or anyone who prefers not to navigate public transport between the two sites.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 5 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What exactly is Marco das Três Fronteiras?

Marco das Três Fronteiras is the obelisk and tourist complex in Foz do Iguaçu marking the point where Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay meet. Built over 100 years ago with the colors of the Brazilian flag, it sits on the border and gives a direct view across all three countries from one spot.

How high is the Yup Star Ferris Wheel and how long does a ride last?

Yup Star stands 88 meters tall, equivalent to a 25-story building, with 36 air-conditioned cabins holding eight people each. One complete rotation takes approximately 20 minutes.

What's included in the private tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with private air-conditioned transport between Marco das Três Fronteiras and Yup Star Ferris Wheel. Entry tickets to both attractions are available as an add-on choice at checkout.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs approximately three hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, including time at Marco das Três Fronteiras, the Ferris wheel ride and travel between the two sites.