Foz do Iguaçu City Tour and Landmark of the Three Frontiers
Foz do Iguacu, Brazil
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Trip Type: Bus & Minivan Tours
Duration: 3 hours
Join a guided sightseeing tour of downtown Foz do Iguaçu and travel to the Landmark of the Three Frontiers, the meeting point of the three countries in the Iguassu Falls area - Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. You’ll learn about the culture and history of the Iguacuenses (the people of Foz de Iguaçu) and discover the local sites including a mosque and the Buddhist Temple of Foz do Iguaçu.
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Join a guided sightseeing tour of downtown Foz do Iguaçu and travel to the Landmark of the Three Frontiers, the meeting point of the three countries in the Iguassu Falls area - Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. You’ll learn about the culture and history of the Iguacuenses (the people of Foz de Iguaçu) and discover the local sites including a mosque and the Buddhist Temple of Foz do Iguaçu.Your sightseeing tour starts with a guided visit to the downtown area of Foz do Iguaçu, where you can stroll down Avenida Brasil (Brazil Avenue) and explore the different retail shops. You'll also visit the Igreja Matriz, the Catholic Cathedral of Iguassu Falls.
Then, head to the Landmark of the Three Frontiers -- the meeting point of two rivers and three countries. Built right at the junction of the Parana and Iguassu rivers, this landmark commemorates the borders of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. The cement and stone obelisks are painted blue, green and yellow, the national colors of the three countries.
After learning about the history of this landmark, visit the majestic Omar Ibn Al-Khatab Mosque. Built in 1983, this site is a very important place for the city of Foz do Iguaçu which has the biggest Islamic community in Brazil.
Finally, you will see the Buddhist Temple of Foz do Iguaçu and learn all about it including the history of Buddhism and its teachings. End your tour catching great views of the city centers of Ciudad del Este and Foz do Iguaçu.
Then, head to the Landmark of the Three Frontiers -- the meeting point of two rivers and three countries. Built right at the junction of the Parana and Iguassu rivers, this landmark commemorates the borders of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. The cement and stone obelisks are painted blue, green and yellow, the national colors of the three countries.
After learning about the history of this landmark, visit the majestic Omar Ibn Al-Khatab Mosque. Built in 1983, this site is a very important place for the city of Foz do Iguaçu which has the biggest Islamic community in Brazil.
Finally, you will see the Buddhist Temple of Foz do Iguaçu and learn all about it including the history of Buddhism and its teachings. End your tour catching great views of the city centers of Ciudad del Este and Foz do Iguaçu.
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