Itaipu Dam: Immersive Half-Day Panoramic Sightseeing in Foz do Iguaçu

Experience an immersive half-day panoramic sightseeing tour in Foz do Iguaçu and discover the remarkable Itaipu Dam, the largest hydroelectric power plant on earth. Explore its construction, environmental impact, and cultural significance in Brazil and Paraguay.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Itaipu Dam - Constructed on the Paraná River near the boundary that separates Brazil and Paraguay, the Itaipu Dam stands as the world’s most substantial hydroelectric facility currently in operation. Embark on a panoramic excursion from Foz do Iguaçu to explore this architectural wonder, which boasts a generation capacity of 12,600 megawatts, supplying about 25% of Brazil’s electrical needs and 95% of Paraguay’s.

Your escorted tour provides a detailed look at the Itaipu Dam and ample opportunities to capture memorable photographs! Your expert guide will be on hand to field any inquiries you might have.

During your visit, you will partake in the Panoramic Tour. Since the admission ticket is not included, you will need to purchase it upon arrival.:

  • The Panoramic tour: Experience a documentary about the power station. Observe the dam and its spillway from the central observation deck (access to the facility itself is not included).

The magnificence of a structure that spans two nations is astounding when quantified: the Itaipu dam stretches 7,919 meters in length and stands 196 meters tall. However, the true impact of its scale is best appreciated up close and from different perspectives during a journey around the Itaipu Panoramic, ensuring an unforgettable and impressive encounter. Beyond the exclusive vantage point of the spillway at the dam’s summit, the route also offers interaction with the natural environment and picturesque vistas within the Itaipu Tourist Complex.

  • The Technical tour is not available on this excursion.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in most downtown hotels in Foz do Iguaçu or Puerto Iguazu
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fee to Itaipu Dam Panoramic Tour
  • Food and Beverages
  • Eco Touristic Tax (Puerto Iguazu Pick ups only)
Additional Information

While you’re touring the National Park of Iguassu Falls, don’t miss out on the opportunity to investigate the Itaipu Dam — the world’s largest working hydroelectric power station. Witness this remarkable marvel of contemporary architecture, acquaint yourself with its construction, its impact on the environment, and its significance to the residents of Brazil and Paraguay. The immense magnitude of the Itaipu Dam is guaranteed to take your breath away!

  • Please check if you require a Visa or a similar document to enter Brazil. You are responsible for obtaining these documents.
  • 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.
  • Panoramic Tour to Itaipu Dam entrance Fee must be paid locally
  • As the ticket is not included, you will pay for it on the spot.
  • You will only be able to do the Panoramic Tour. It will not be possible to do the Technical Tour (Itaipu Special).
  • If you are being picked up in Puerto Iguazu to cross to Brazil, you will need to pay a fee for an Eco touristic tax in Puerto Iguazu.
  • Please make sure to keep your receipt in order to avoid being charged twice
  • Prices above are aproximated and subject to change without notice
Location
Itaipu Dam
Avenida Tancredo Neves 6702
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Aldo
Aug 4, 2024
Exceeded expectations - We did the panoramic, but I recommend the special (which goes denyto of Itaipu and also does the panoramic circuit). It's impressive and worth every penny.
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Rhchollanda
Aug 1, 2023
Sensational Itaipu - It is the second most fascinating attraction in Foz, second only to the Falls, they are always friendly, polite, priority for disabled and elderly people works and the Itaipu Iluminada tour is incredible, it is always worth it, it was my second visit with my mother and kids and they loved it, the musical show that precedes it is anthology. Looking at Itaipu as an engineering work is brilliant, not only technically but also in terms of the logistics of the place, first world!
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S1702cwjosem
Apr 8, 2023
Very good experience. - Great tour, the driver was very friendly and sharing a lot of cool details and open for any questions. He let me do the tour at my own pace, which is always good. I extremely recommend it. The dam is amazing and great place to visit.
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Selmaga
Mar 26, 2019
Sightseeing Tour - Itaipu Dam - It is an awesome place to visit. It is pretty impressive! It is the second largest Dam in the world, however it is the one that produces the more power than any other. I recommend the tour. loved it and I also learned a lot from the tour guides.
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Poonam1203
Jan 6, 2019
Engineering marvel. Spectacular views - Don't miss if you have enough time in Iguazu fall. This would be a half day trip. Don't book this tour. All they provide is transportation which you can book yourself.
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Cally
Sep 1, 2017
Unfortunately, the guide on the Dam... - <p>Unfortunately, the guide on the Dam tour didn't even offer an English option so I wasn't able to understand any of the information given. The dam itself is worth seeing though.</p>
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Mapletonmay
Jan 30, 2020
A fairly good tour - This is a good place to visit if you have several days in Foz. I did like that we were on a few buses within the park, and that you get a very good view of the dam. It is the largest dam we have ever visited. They have a good souvenir shop also.
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Derek_s
Jan 25, 2024
Very Expensive Transfer - The place is great to visit, but the price charged by Viator is very high for what is essentially a transfer from your hotel to the place and back. Once there, you pay an entry fee (definitely worth going for the more expensive internal tour, especially if you are interested in engineering). All of the time at the site is managed by the Itaipu Dam staff. Get a taxi there and save a lot!!
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Eleonora_g
Feb 17, 2024
AVOID AT ALL COSTS - This is not a tour but a taxi ride to the dam, where you have to pay for the entrance and tour when you get there. There was no sightseeing because all the driver did was picked us up from hotel and took to the dam. Do not get trapped in this scam.
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Aaron
Jul 14, 2019
FRAUD - Horrible experience. - We had a horrible experience. A driver from Grey Line tours met us and took us to the Itaipu Dam, but once we go there, we were told that we did not have tickets. Itaipu staff are great people and did a lot of legwork for us. We speak Italian, Spanish, and English, but not Portuguese, so the staff called trip advisor and Grey Line tours and confirmed very bad news for us. They confirmed that Trip Advisor does not do business with anyone named Gray Line. They also confirmed that the 252.30 Brazilian Real that we paid for this trip (about $66) was only for the transportation from the hotel to the dam. We are working with our bank to get the 252.30 Real refunded. We were forced to buy our own tickets. We took an Uber back to the hotel for less than $4, as it was only 8km. Somehow we were taken advantage of. Perhaps you can help us rectify this situation. Thanks,
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