Itaipu Dam + Tatí Yupí Refuge Tour

On this excursion to the Itaipu dam and the Tatí Yupí Refuge, we'll discover these two landmarks of Alto Paraná in eastern Paraguay.

Description

On the day of the activity, we'll pick you up at the Shopping del Este shopping centre. From Ciudad del Este, we will travel to Hernandarias, important for its Guaraní heritage.

We will first visit the Museo de la Tierra Guaraní, which showcases the largest anthropological and biological collection in Alto Paraná, highlighting the culture of the region's native communities, their customs and traditions.

Next, we will head to the Itaipu Dam, one of the largest hydroelectric dams in the world, located on the border between Paraguay and Brazil. Here, we will learn about renewable energy production and sustainable environmental practices.

After a break at a local restaurant for lunch, we will visit the Tatí Yupí Biological Refuge. This nature reserve along the Paraná River features native flora, including cedars, pink trumpet trees, and guatambús.

The reserve covers more than 75,000 hectares of forests and wetlands, protecting thousands of species, including those in danger of extinction like the Tinamus and other South American birds.

After the tour, we will return to the meeting point in Ciudad del Este, expected arrival is 3 to 4 hours after pickup.