Area 1

Places of Interest

Friendship Bridge

Bridge

Photo: Liam King, CC BY 2.0.

The Friendship Bridge is an arch bridge connecting the Brazilian city of Foz do Iguaçu and the Paraguayan city of Ciudad del Este.

Lago de la República

Reservoir

Photo: Flaviohmg, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Lago de la República is a reservoir.

Acaray River

River

Photo: Kripo8190, Public domain.

The Acaray River is a river in eastern Paraguay. It is born in the Cordillera de Caaguazú, and is joined by the Yguazú and Itakyry rivers later on. The river flows through the Caaguazú and Alto Paraná Departments, and joins the Paraná River in an area between Ciudad del Este and Hernadarias, which was later modified for the construction of the Acaray Dam. Acaray River is situated 4 km north of Area 1.

Places in the Area

Ciudad del Este

Photo: Wikimedia, CC0.

Ciudad del Este is the most eastern and second largest city of Paraguay at the border with Brazil. Its main attraction for visitors is shopping. This place is one of the access points to a great natural wonder of the world, the Iguaçu Falls, a few kilometers away in the neighboring cities of Foz do Iguaçu and Puerto Iguazu.

Foz do Iguaçu

Photo: Herr stahlhoefer, Public domain.

Foz do Iguaçu is a major city in the Cascavel region, Brazil. It is a gateway to Paraguay and Argentina, and home of the famous Iguaçu Falls. Together with the cities of Ciudad del Este and Puerto Iguazu, it forms part of one of the largest cultural tourism areas in South America.

Presidente Franco District

Town

Photo: SamirNosteb, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Presidente Franco is a district and city of the Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay. Aside from being the oldest city in Alto Paraná Department, it is a place of rich exports of fruits and vegetables. Presidente Franco District is situated 6 km south of Area 1.

Area 1

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Localities in the Area

Notable Places Nearby

Curious Places to Discover

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