We visited Parque das Aves, a beautiful bird sanctuary founded in the 1990s and still run by the same family. The park is made up of several large, natural-style aviaries, allowing you to walk inside and see the birds up close in spacious, forest-like environments.
One interesting story we learned: when the first flamingos arrived, there were about 115 of them, but jaguars from the surrounding forest used to enter at night, and only around ten survived. Today, the flamingos live in a protected area that keeps them safe, and the park has taken strong measures to prevent similar incidents.
Inside the aviaries, you can see an incredible variety of species, including toucans, macaws, parrots, owls, eagles, butterflies, and even hummingbirds. The macaws and other parrots are especially memorable — extremely social and very loud, constantly “talking” to one another with unique calls.
We enjoyed the 1.5 hours we spent here. It’s a peaceful and educational experience, and a wonderful way to appreciate the region’s birdlife up close. Highly recommended if you’re visiting Foz do Iguaçu.