Buddhist Temple, Foz do Iguacu, State of Paraná, Brazil

Buddhist Temple, Foz do Iguacu, State of Paraná, Brazil

Admire Asian architecture and spot hundreds of intricately carved statues. Relax in a garden while enjoying excellent city and river views.

The Buddhist Temple in Foz do Iguaçu sits on the banks of the Paraná River and presents a spectacular display of Asian and Buddhist architecture.

Set in a 42-acre (17-hectare) area of well-kept gardens, it is one of the largest Buddhist temples in Latin America. Built by the city’s Asian community in 1996, the temple is a place of peace and tranquility that honors Brazil’s cultural diversity.

The major highlight of the temple is its collection of over 120 statues. The most impressive is the 23-foot-tall (7-meter) sitting Buddha, which overlooks the river.

Check out the 108 7-foot-tall (2-meter) identical yellow statues that stand in a courtyard in front of the temple. Each one represents a reincarnation of Buddha on earth. Note how they are positioned to face west toward the setting sun.

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