The temple was founded in 1996 by the local Chinese community residing in the Triple Frontier region.
The site features a large collection of statues representing various stages of Buddhist iconography.
The orientation of the temple is specifically chosen to overlook the Paraná River for symbolic significance.
The grounds occupy approximately 1,600 square meters of hillside territory.
The Templo Budista Chen Tien is a prominent Buddhist site located in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, overlooking the Paraná River and the Ciudad del Este skyline. The temple grounds house over 120 statues, including a prominent seven-meter-tall Buddha statue. The architecture follows traditional Buddhist aesthetic principles designed for harmony with the surrounding hillside. The site functions as a place of meditation and study for the local community. It is positioned as one of the largest Buddhist temples in Latin America. The complex includes gardens and walkways that offer views across the border into Paraguay.
The terrace overlooking the Buddha statue with the backdrop of the Paraná River and the cityscape of Ciudad del Este.
Walk the entire hillside garden perimeter to see all the distributed statues.
Bring a hat and water, as the hilltop area offers minimal shade.
Do not take photographs inside the main prayer hall where monks or worshippers are present.
Closed on Mondays.
Maintain silence inside temple buildings; remove footwear before entering interior halls; dress modestly covering shoulders and knees.
