- Address: Avenida Tancredo Neves 6702, Foz de Iguacu, Brazil
- Hours: Open daily 8am - 4pm
- Admission: US$15
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Itaipu Dam
The dam is considered one of the World's Seven Modern Wonders, clocking in at 7.2km (4.5mi) long, 65 stories high, with a maximum flow more than 40 times that of Iguacu Falls on a good day.
In fact, Itaipu marks the spot where an almost equally epic cascade was once the centerpiece of Guaira Falls National Park. The "Seven Falls of Guaira" (actually 18 cascades on the Parana River, gushing twice as much water as Niagara Falls) were drowned in 1982 when the dam was under construction.
The national park was dissolved, the cliffs dynamited underwater to ensure safer navigation on the new reservoir, and today Itaipu produces more than 20% of Brazil's electricity.
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Tours & Tickets
Brazilian Side of Iguassu Falls and Itaipu Dam Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Puerto Iguazú
Combine two great sightseeing excursions on this cross-border day trip from Puerto Iguazu to the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls and the Itaipu Dam. First, ... Read more
Location: Puerto Iguazu, Argentina
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
Itaipu Dam Half-Day Sightseeing Tour from Foz do Iguaçu
While visiting Iguassu Falls National Park, take the chance to explore the Itaipu Dam, the largest operational hydroelectric power plant in the world. Visit ... Read more
Location: Foz do Iguacu, Brazil
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Itaipu Dam Tour with Catamaran Ride
Enjoy a visit to the Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam, responsible for the production of 95% of the electricity consumed in Paraguay, and for 24% of all Brazilian ... Read more
Location: Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
Duration: 6 hours (approx.)
Itaipu Lake Catamaran Ride
This is a memorable 2-hour tour of the Itaipu lake. It is ideal for relaxing and taking in the lush landscape. The boat leaves the port Kattamaran, and ... Read more
Location: Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Itaipu Lights Evening Tour
Get dazzled by the energy coming out of the huge turbines in the dam lighting, illuminated by 747 spotlights and 112 fixtures. A soundtrack created specially ... Read more
Location: Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
