
Ibiraçu Buddha Tour + Other Sights
Do you want to go to see the biggest Buddha statue in the West? This tour to the Buda of Ibiraçu will allow you to discover the most zen part of Brazil!. Itinerary. At the scheduled time, you will be collected from your hotel and taken to...
- 4 hours
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- Open on Mon, Fri
Do you want to go to see the biggest Buddha statue in the West? This tour to the Buda of Ibiraçu will allow you to discover the most zen part of Brazil!
Itinerary
At the scheduled time, you will be collected from your hotel and taken to Ibiraçu. Get ready to see the biggest Buddha statue in the West!
Upon arrival, you will visit Portal do Buddhista square, home to key attractions such as the giant Buddha, Torii square, 15 meditating Buddhas, and the Grove of Wisdom.
The Giant Buddha statue measures 38 metres (124.67 feet) in height, ranking among the biggest Buddha statues in the world, surpassed only by the one in Hong Kong. It is larger than Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro.
You will continue exploring as you stroll around, heading to Torii Square, inaugurated in 2004 to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the Zen Morro da Vargem Monastery, dedicated to meditation. You will also visit the great Torii gate, symbolizing the dialogue between Eastern and Western cultures.
Finally, you will see the 15 meditating Buddhas, representing serenity in adversity.
After an hour of visiting Ibiraçu, you will return to the start point. The tour concludes approximately 4 hours after the scheduled start time.
Pickup
This tour includes pick-up from a selection of hotels. If your hotel is not listed, please contact us to suggest an alternative pick-up location.
Pickup from hotels
Prices
Included
- Pickup and drop–off to and from your hotel
- Transport by minibus
- English–speaking guide
Not included
- Food and drink
- Admission to the Zen Morro da Vargem Monastery: 15BRL per person