Cosa vedere a Foz do Iguaçu

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.

Foz do Iguaçu's Absolute Essentials — Mappa

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Iguazu Falls

Iguazú Falls or Iguaçu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the border of the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state…

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Centro de Visitantes - Parque Nacional das Cataratas do Iguaçu

The primary entry point for the Brazilian side of the Iguaçu National Park, providing ticket services, lockers, and the mandatory shuttle bus transportation to the falls and trailheads.

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Bird Park

The Parque das Aves is a sanctuary and shelter for birds situated in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná State, Brazil, and it is near to Iguaçu Falls.

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Itaipu Dam

The Itaipu Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Paraná River located on the border between Brazil and Paraguay.

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Marco das Três Fronteiras

A monument and cultural complex situated at the confluence of the Iguaçu and Paraná rivers, marking the border junction between Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

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Templo Budista de Foz do Iguaçu

This site features over 120 statues, including a seven-meter-high seated Buddha, located on a hill with views of the Paraná River and Ciudad del Este.

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Cataratas do Iguaçu

A series of observation decks and paved walkways on the Brazilian side of the river, offering panoramic views of the entire falls system and San Martin Island.

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Devil's Throat

The largest and most powerful curtain of water in the Iguazu Falls complex, this U-shaped chasm drops 82 meters and marks the border between Brazil and Argentina.