Itaipu Dam Tour

If you're passionate about the world of engineering, then you can't miss this tour to the Itaipu Dam from Foz do Iguaçu - it made the list of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World in 1995!

Itaipu Dam Tour

Between 9 and 10 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Foz do Iguaçu and proceed to the Itaipu Dam, a hydroelectric reservoir on the Parana River with a 120-meter gross head drop. Upon arrival, we'll begin with a 10-minute documentary on the history of this dam shared between Brazil and Paraguay. Itaipu is known as the largest energy producer on the planet.

The tour continues to the Spillway viewpoint to observe the surplus water release. We'll then visit the main viewpoint to see the dam wall, made of concrete, rock, and earth. Next, we'll explore the power production building, control room, water outlet channel, and gallery housing the 20 generating units, learning about the production of 103,098,366 Watts per hour.

Finally, we'll conclude the visit and return to your hotel in Foz do Iguaçu, arriving by 1 pm.

Hotel pick up

This tour includes pick up from all hotels in Foz do Iguaçu, except Belmond Hotel das Cataratas. If you're staying there or prefer to reach the meeting point independently, we will notify you when to be ready at the entrance of the Iguaçu National Park.