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Buddhist Temple and Mosque in Foz: free visit, hours and rules
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The two symbols of multicultural Foz, and neither charges admission
The Chen Tien Buddhist Temple is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Mosque welcomes visitors Monday to Friday (9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.-5:30 p.m.) and Saturday morning, both with free admission. They are the two portraits of multicultural Foz, a city with more than 80 nationalities.
Quick answer: Chen Tien Buddhist Temple opens Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., free entry, with photography allowed only outdoors. Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Mosque is free, open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday mornings, requiring modest dress: men avoid shorts above the knee; women wear long pants or skirts.
Chen Tien Buddhist Temple (Rua Dr. Josivalter Vila Nova, 99: Jardim Califórnia):
- Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. · free
- Built by the Chinese community, opened in 1996
- More than a hundred statues in the garden, with views of the Paraná river and Ciudad del Este
- Photos only in the outdoor area; not inside the temple
Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Mosque (Rua Meca, 599: Jardim Central):
- Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday half-day · free
- A symbol of the Arab community of Foz, one of the largest in Brazil
- Dress code: men no shorts above the knee; women in long pants or a long skirt (scarves available at the entrance)
Itinerary tip: both are off the Falls route and make for a cultural half-day, combine them with downtown and the city's Arab cuisine.
Source: Foz Tourism Secretariat · verified in Jun/2026
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit the Buddhist Temple in Foz?
- Nothing: free admission, Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Can you visit the Mosque in Foz do Iguaçu?
- Yes, for free: Monday to Friday (9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.-5:30 p.m.) and Saturday morning, with appropriate clothing (legs covered).
- Can you take photos inside the Buddhist Temple?
- No: photos only in the outdoor area, where the more than a hundred statues and the view of the Paraná river are.
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