Itaipu Dam and Saltos del Monday Day Trip

On this day trip to Paraguay, we'll cross the border from Brazil to visit the Itaipu Dam and the Saltos del Monday waterfalls.

Description

On the day of the activity, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Foz do Iguaçu at the indicated time. We will then cross the Paraná River to reach Paraguay.

Our first stop will be Ciudad del Este, where we'll visit the Tierra Guaraní Museum to learn about the local indigenous history and the region's transformation since early settlers arrived.

Next, we'll travel to Hernandarias to visit the Itaipu Dam, located on the border between Brazil and Paraguay and one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the world.

We will continue to the eastern part of Paraguay to visit the Saltos del Monday waterfalls, which are famous for their height of 40 metres (131 feet). We'll stop at key viewpoints for photo opportunities.

Our final stop will be at the Mercado de Abastos market in Ciudad del Este, where you can purchase a drink or snack before returning to Brazil.

We'll arrive back at your hotel approximately 7.5 hours after pickup.