Foz do Iguaçu guided tour with Buddhist temple, mosque, and ecomuseum
Do this because
- Learn about the history of Foz do Iguaçu
- Visit the Omar Ibn Al-Khatab Mosque and the Buddhist Temple of Iguassu Falls
- Explore the Ecomuseum, an interesting cultural space
- Professional tour guide
What to expect
Foz do Iguaçu is a city with a lot of history. With this tour, you will pass by Downtown its historical buildings such as the first airport, mother church, first college, gastronomic avenue, shopping center among others with stops in the Muslim Mosque, Buddhist Temple and Ecomuseum of Itaipu.
The majestic Omar Ibn Al-Khatab Mosque was built in 1983. It is no wonder a Mosque was built in Iguassu Falls since it is proportionally the biggest Islamic community in the country. You will also visit the Buddhist Temple of Foz do Iguaçu. There you can catch views from the distant city centers of Ciudad del Este and Foz do Iguaçu.
The Ecomuseum offers you a great option to know the history of Itaipu. Scenarios faithful to the past, electronic totems and a giant model are part of this cultural space. Among the surprises, visitors can enjoy thematic areas of water and energy, as well as a replica of the axis of a turbine at work. The place also has an impressive panel created in homage to the thousands of workers who helped build the dam. There are 4,500 photos of the workers in the 3x4 format.
Important to know
- Please check if you require a Visa or a similar document to enter Brazil. You are responsible for obtaining these documents
- Entrance ticket of the Ecomuseum to be paid locally costs BRL 14,00 at the moment. Children up to 11 years pay half price
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- You must confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to the border crossing
- The Mosque doesn’t open on Saturday afternoons and Sundays
- If you are being picked up in Puerto Iguazu to cross to Brazil, you will need to pay a fee of $40,00 pesos for an Eco touristic tax in Puerto Iguazu. These values are approximated and subject to change without notice
What’s included
Professional guide (English, Portuguese, and Spanish)
Roundtrip transfer to most Hotels in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazilian Side) or in Puerto Iguazu
What’s not included
Tickets to the Ecomuseum
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Meeting point:
Pick-up at your hotel
Provider
Gray Line Brazil
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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