Foz do Iguaçu

Város · Paraná, 🇧🇷 Brazília

Népesség 285 415

Terület 154 km²

Időzóna America/Sao_Paulo

Hivatalos weboldal www2.fozdoiguacu.pr.gov.br/site/

Foz do Iguaçu – Utazást tervezel?

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Foz do Iguaçu's Absolute Essentials

Foz do Iguaçu is home to the Iguazu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage site comprising 275 individual drops, including the powerful Devil’s Throat. The region features the Itaipu Dam, one of the world's largest hydroelectric power plants on the Paraná River. Nearby, the Parque das Aves provides a sanctuary for over 140 bird species from the Atlantic Forest. Cultural landmarks include the Buddhist Temple, housing over 120 statues, and the Three Borders Landmark, where the Iguaçu and Paraná rivers converge at the junction of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

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Iguazu's Hidden Gems

This selection features sites across the border region of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. The sanctuary in Puerto Iguazú hosts over 15 native hummingbird species, while the Polo Astronômico at Itaipu contains a planetarium and solar observatory. Within the Iguazu National Park, Salto Bernabé Méndez offers a viewpoint on the Upper Circuit, and the Devil’s Throat marks the system's largest waterfall at 80 meters tall. The list also includes Ciudad del Este’s 28,000-seat football stadium.

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Majestic Waterfalls and Rapids

The Iguazú Falls system consists of approximately 275 individual waterfalls spanning the border between Brazil and Argentina. This list features the 80-meter-high Garganta del Diablo, the system's largest drop, alongside major cascades like Salto San Martín and Salto Arrechea. It also includes river rapids on the Paraná River and smaller falls accessible via the Macuco Trail and the park's upper and lower walking circuits.

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Notable Christian Churches

This collection highlights the diverse Christian architecture in the Tri-Border area, spanning from the modern, monumental Catedral de Guadalupe in Foz do Iguaçu to the historic Igreja Matriz São João Batista. The list includes Roman Catholic cathedrals, Anglican parishes, and various evangelical congregations, reflecting the region's religious pluralism. Many of these sites, such as the Virgen del Carmen in neighboring Puerto Iguazú, serve as central community landmarks and key examples of local ecclesiastical design.

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Viewpoints and Parks

This collection features the diverse viewpoints and natural parks surrounding the Iguazu Falls system on the border of Brazil and Argentina. It includes the massive Garganta del Diablo, the tallest of the 275 falls, and specific cascades like Salto San Martín and Salto Arrechea. The list also highlights the Hito Tres Fronteras, where the Iguazu and Paraná rivers meet, marking the intersection of three nations. Visitors can access these sites via extensive walkway systems and forest trails within the UNESCO-protected national parks.

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