Itaipu Dam (Barragem de Itaipu) Tours and Activities

Discover the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls and other city attractions on this 4-hour sightseeing tour from Foz do Iguaçu. Travel deep into Iguaçu National Park for the region's best, up-close views of Devil's Throat and feel the power of this natural wonder. Then head to the Parque das Aves (Birds Park) to learn about the Brazilian bird species that reside in this sanctuary. Finally, visit the incredible Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam and learn how it provides 20% of all Brazilian energy using the power of the nearby falls. Round-trip transportation from Foz do Iguaçu hotels is included.

Spend 4 days exploring Iguassu Falls, enjoying the views from both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides. Enjoy engaging and informative commentary from your local guide while you trek around the falls to the various scenic viewpoints. Visit Itaipu Dam, which provides hydroelectric energy for Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. Round-trip transportation to Cataratas Airport and 3 nights' stay at a 3-star hotel is included.

Book a 3-day tour of Iguassu Falls and see the falls from both the Brazilian and Argentinian sides. Explore the national park and explore the beautiful waterfalls with your local English-speaking guide. On this relaxing getaway, admire the stunning sights of Brazil and enjoy two nights’ accommodation in a comfortable 3-star hotel with round-trip airport transfer included.

Explore the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls and Itaipu Dam during this all-inclusive, two-day tour. With a knowledgeable local guide, see the highlights of the spectacular falls and learn about the history of the mighty hydroelectric dam. Round-trip airport transfer and 3-star hotel accommodations are included.

Get a sense of the raw power coming from Itaipu Dam during this dramatically lit nighttime presentation. During this 3-hour event, watch the water-powered turbines work while illuminated by almost 1000 spotlights and light fixtures. Listen to a custom-composed soundtrack that further heightens the drama of the presentation and watch a documentary detailing the operations of the dam. Round-trip transportation from most Foz do Iguaçu and Puerto Iguazu hotels is included.

Take your time to see the main attractions of Foz do Iguaçu. Visit the Argentine and Brazilian Falls on a full day tour. Enjoy this natural beauty and capture the most beautiful images of one of the most famous waterfalls on the planet. On the other day, enjoy an 'electric' visit to the Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam and take a panoramic city tour in Foz do Iguaçu. The package also includes a roundtrip transfer between Foz do Iguaçu / Cataratas International Airport (IGU) and your hotel located in downtown of Foz do Iguaçu or in Puerto Iguazu (please check the list of available hotels)

Visit Itaipu Dam, the largest functioning hydroelectric power plant in the world, during this 4-hour outing from Foz do Iguaçu. Learn about this excellent example of modern architecture from your knowledgeable local guide, as well as its environmental impact, its construction and its importance in the lives of the Paraguayan and Brazilian people. Round trip transportation from Foz do Iguaçu hotels is included.

Visit the Itaipu hydroelectric dam, one of largest dams in the world. The 7,919-meter-long and 196-meter-high structure built between two countries is responsible for 95% of the energy in Paraguay and 24% of energy consumption in Brazil. Since the operation of the first generator in 1984, it has been breaking successive revenue and production records. Begin your two-and-half-hour tour at the reception and see a video presentation of the dam. Follow to a panoramic visit on the main gazebo to enjoy a unique and outstanding experience seeing the water power. Besides the privileged view of the spillway at the top of the dam, the course allows the contact with the nature and beautiful landscapes within the Itaipu Tourist Complex.

Visit the largest hydroelectric plant in the world on this private tour to Itaipu. This dam harnesses the power of the nearby falls and generates over 100 million megawatt hours to parts of Brazil and Paraguay. Next, visit the Bird Park and see over 140 species of birds including the beautiful macaw. End the tour with a visit to the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls and admire its immensity.

In a single tour you will be able to discover one of the most amazing man-made works, the largest power plant in the world, Itaipu Binacional. We pick you from your hotel in Foz do Iguaçu BR and take to the Itaipu Dam. Ticket to the Panoramic tour at the Dam included.

You can’t visit Foz do Iguaçu without taking in the spectacular sight of the majestic Itaipu Dam! A true marvel, the largest in the world in electricity generation responsible for almost 20% of Brazil’s electricity consumption and 90% of Paraguay’s. It’s a gigantic in all senses being one of the seven engineering wonders of the modern world. Once you arrive at the dam, you’ll enjoy a minimum of 3:30 h of leisure time taking two on-site tours. Upon arrival, appreciate the lookout point with privileged views of the whole infrastructure. Accompanied by our guide, the first part of the tour is taken in a walk through the protection unit, a refuge created to preserve the fauna and flora habitat of about 50 species of animals. We then take a tour though the facilities of the dam on a comfortable panoramic double-decker bus operated by Itaipu. After the tour, have a typical Brazilian lunch at the restaurant by the Itaipu lake, enjoy a beautiful view combined with excellent cuisine.

We will leave the hotel towards one of the seven wonders of the Modern World, the tour an Itaipu Hydroelectric Plant, which allows a panoramic view from a centrally located viewpoint. Located no Paraná River, which borders Brazil and Paraguay, the visit that lasts about 1 hour and a half, is done in an open bus of tourism through of the second largest hydroelectric plant in the world. We will see a video documentary of about 30 minutes at the Visitor Reception Center about Itaipu, which talks about construction and environmental preservation projects. We will proceed to the dam, stopping at the lookout, where we will have a view of the dam and also the water spillway. With favorable weather conditions, we will reach the crown of the dam to have an incredible view of Lake Itaipu. The visit ends at the souvenir shop, making it possible to take a little piece of this fantastic experience home. Then we will return to the hotel.