Iguazu Falls

Extension to visit Itaipu Dam

$55.00

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Extension to visit Itaipu Dam

Itinerary

Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam, also called “The Engineering Giant”, is one of the most important touristic site of Foz do Iguaçu. It’s able to produce 12.600.000 kw. It has been declared one of the 7 wonders of the modern world by the American Association of Civil Engineering. The balcony from which you can appreciate the drain where more than 62.000 mt3 /sec flows. And the main viewpoint that makes you have an idea of this construction’s magnificence which have about 8.000 mts wide and 196 mts high. You have an opportunity to visit the Eco-Museum Biological Shelter. This trip last 1.30 hr. The itinerary includes a visit to the command room, where some of the most modern equipment in the sector in the world are located, and visits the crest of the dam, from where you can see the spectacle formed by the water falling into the three channels from the plant spillway.
Guided visits to the plant include the projection of a film that tells the construction of the plant and the characteristics of the complex. Then, by bus, passengers visit the site for approximately 40 minutes, stopping at a viewpoint from which a spectacular panoramic view of the complex can be seen. In addition, on Friday and Saturday, at night, visitors have the
opportunity to attend a different show: the monumental lighting of Itaipu, an extraordinary light and color show. The visit to the Hydroelectric Plant generally lasts for one hour.
Of the Guaraní, a stone that sings. It is a binational venture, located in the Paraná River, on the border of Brazil and Paraguay.
Only one of the turbines generates enough energy for a city of 1,400,000 inhabitants. The landfill has a capacity to evacuate the equivalent of 40 times the average flow of
Cataratas. Without a doubt, it is worth seeing. The Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant did not change only the geography of the region bathed by the Paraná River in a journey of almost 200 km of borders between Brazil and Paraguay. The habits and economy of Foz do Iguaçu, for example, have changed a lot since the start of construction works. Built by Brazilians and Paraguayans, today Itaipu is one of the most important attractions in the city. In the last two decades alone, more than 9 million tourists from 164 nationalities have already visited this hydroelectric plant.
The formation of the lake has not only changed the geographical aspect of the region. Agriculture, the regional economic base, begins to give way to tourist activity. Several artificial beaches were created along the banks of the lake, where all kinds of water sports are practiced.

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After booking and finalizing payment, you will receive a confirmation for your purchase. Then, in less than 24 hours, you will receive the voucher that you can use to take the excursions.

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  • Please note, the Excursion to Itaipu Dam is an extension to the visit to the Iguazu Falls Brazilian Side. So, this item has to be added. If you already booked the visit to Iguazu Falls Brazilian Side for this day, do not select this option.
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  • You can add some great optional activities to your visit, like a birds park, the itaipu dam, an helicopter ride... check options
  • Add a night activity after you return to the hotel. The Argentine Experience in Iguazu, and learn about Argentine culture, taste fantastic local dishes, drink exceptional wine, and mingle with fellow travelers from around the world, in a fun setting. Please note transfers are not included
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