Itaipu Dam

Highlights / General details

Enjoy a visit to the Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam, responsible for the production of 95% of the electricity consumed in Paraguay, and for 24% of the whole Brazilian consumption, this binational enterprise – built by workers, technical operators and engineers from Brazil and Paraguay – proves day after day its magnitude in the national and the international scene.

During the 1970´s and the 1980´s, while it was under construction, the Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam was regarded as a pharaonic work, fruit of the megalomaniac commanders ruling Brazil in those years. Today, after three decades, the perspective is quite different.

The first generator unit started to operate in 1984, and since then the power plant has successively broken production and revenue records. Besides the production of energy, Itaipu also stands as a symbol of environment preservation. The company runs the Biological Haven Bela Vista, continuous reforestation programs and projects that foster fish production as well as wild animal reproduction. There is also an Eco-museum that tells the story of the construction and maintenance of this unrivaled work.

There are two options of tours on Itaipu Dam (not included in tour ticket purchase):

The Panoramic tour - Watch a documentary film on the power plant. See the dam and spillway from the central observation deck (without entering the facility)

The Technical tour - Watch a documentary film on the power plant. See the dam, the spillway from the central observation deck and also visit the facilities of Itaipu Dam.

As the ticket is not included, you can decide which option on the spot. *Minimum age for the Technical tour is 14.

Inclusion

Roundtrip transfer from most hotels in Iguassu Falls (Brazilian Side) and some in Puerto Iguazu (Argentina Side); Professional Tour Guide.

Exclusion

Panoramic Tour to Itaipu Dam entrance Fee; Technical Tour to Itaipu Dam entrance Fee; Food and Beverages; Gratuities.

Hours of operation

Available Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 8:00am and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2:00pm.

Duration

Approximately 4 hours.

Location

Hotel pick up from most hotels in Foz do Iguaçu - Brazilian Side and the following hotels only in Puerto Iguazu - Argentina side: Iguazu Grand Resort Spa & Casino; Marcopolo Suítes Iguazu; Hotel Orquídeas Palace; Exe Hotel Cataratas; Gran Hotel Tourbillon; Hotel Complejo Turístico Americano; Amérian Portal Del Iguazu; Raíces Esturión Hotel & Lodge.

If you are staying at Puerto Iguazu and your hotel is not listed, you should go to the meeting point at Exe Hotel Cataratas - Address: Ruta Nacional 12 Km. 4 3370 Puerto Iguazú - Misiónes - Argentina.

Policies

*2 PASSENGERS MINIMUM REQUIRED TO CONFIRM RESERVATION*

It is necessary to bring along your passport and pay close attention to visa restrictions.

The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.

All tours offer pick up from all major hotels in the tour cities, however the client is required to call 48 hours in advance to confirm pick up time.

If you are being picked up in Puerto Iguazu to cross to Brazil, you will need to pay a fee of $20,00 pesos for an Eco touristic tax in Puerto Iguazu.

Cancellation: 2 days prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.

Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**