Foz do Iguacu: Friendship Bridge

Foz do Iguaçu sits at the meeting of the Iguaçu and Paraná rivers in Brazil’s Paraná state, where Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay meet. Iguaçu National Park protects the Brazilian side of Iguaçu Falls, an extensive system of cataracts set in subtropical Atlantic Forest and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site. On the Paraná River, the Brazil–Paraguay Itaipu Dam began generating electricity in 1984, reflecting the region’s binational character as well as its strategic border setting. The city’s daily life is shaped by Brazilian, Argentine and Paraguayan connections. Browse nearby webcams to gain a broader sense of Foz do Iguaçu and western Paraná.

Among Brazil’s states, Paraná stands out for its span from the Atlantic coast across the Serra do Mar to the Paraná River. Forested uplands, farming country and major cities give this southern state a varied character, while the Paraná River marks much of its western frontier. In the southwest, Iguaçu National Park contains Brazil’s side of Iguaçu Falls and is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Curitiba, the state capital, reflects the immigrant traditions that have shaped Paraná, including Polish, Ukrainian, Italian and German communities. Explore related webcams around Paraná to gain a broader sense of this southern Brazilian state.

Brazil has served as a Portuguese colonial link between Europe and South America since the 16th century. Its immense territory extends from the Amazon River basin in the north to the Atlantic coast, with the Pantanal wetlands and Brazilian Highlands creating very different regions inland. Rio de Janeiro sits beside Guanabara Bay beneath Sugarloaf Mountain, while Brasília is known for its planned layout and modernist buildings by Oscar Niemeyer. Portuguese is the official language, and football, regional cuisines and Carnival celebrations are central to public life across the country. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Brazil.