Ciudad del Este

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Atlas ObscuraAug 10, 2026

Puente de la Amistad in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay

The Puente de la Amistad (Friendship Bridge) connects the cities of Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, and Ciudad del Este, Paraguay. Built in 1965 as a symbol of goodwill between the two neighboring countries, the bridge offers beautiful views of the Paraná River just miles from the popular Iguazú Waterfalls. Crossing the bridge can feel less like international travel and more like entering an enormous op…

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  • Puente de la AmistadSightConnects Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, and Ciudad del Este, Paraguay.
  • Shopping ParisMarketMega-mall with stores, restaurants, and an indoor snow park.
  • Elsewhere
  • Iguazú WaterfallsSightFoz do Iguaçu, BrazilPopular attraction near the Paraná River.
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