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- Portuguese
- English
- Spanish
Foz do Iguaçu is known especially for its natural beauty, among which the most notable are the Iguaçu Falls. However, this city has much more to show you, on this tour you have the opportunity to get to know other cultures that have settled in the region, different beliefs also exist here, each with its own uniqueness. On this tour you will pass by the Buddhist Temple and the Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Mosque, always remember to respect each person's faith and the place where it is established.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Regular transportation shared with other people. Valid for hotels departing from Foz do Iguaçu.
Itinerary
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Arab Mosque: Opened on March 23, 1983, the Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Mosque - considered one of the most upright and pious men in Muslim history - has 1,248 m2 and an oval room of approximately 580 m2 for prayers and two towers 31 meters high. Its orientation is given by the Mihrab, made on the back wall and indicative of the direction of the holy city of Mecca, where the praying Muslim turns. The city of Foz do Iguaçu is home to more than 12,000 immigrants, being considered the second largest Arab community in Brazil, behind São Paulo.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Buddhist temple: It is a stunning place, with a lot of brightness and richness expressed in the works and replicas of Buddha Mi La Pu-San, the famous seated Buddha. It is possible to achieve intense peace and a lot of harmony, as the religious climate makes the place a great place for meditation.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Place where it is possible to perceive all the meanings of Christianity, one of them involves the choice of the place for construction. Being the highest point of the city, the location of the church reminds a mountain. In the Bible, the mountain is always present.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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The last stop is at the Barrageiros Public Market, a vibrant meeting point where visitors can explore a variety of local products, from fresh food to crafts, providing a cultural and tasty closure to the tour.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Functioning of the attraction: Departures from Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. During January it will operate from Monday to Saturday from 8:30 p.m.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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