GPS Location:
-25.446985, -54.585132

Itaipu Dam from above
See the Itaipu Dam from the sky: click here.

Panoramic visit

Coordinates: 25º 24´ and 29" S, 54º 35´ 20" W

At the Visitor Center the visitor will be shown a film about the construction and operation of the Itaipu Dam and also about the environmental conservation efforts in the area. Afterwards, the visitor will be transported by motor coach to the observation deck in front of the Dam. Continuing the tour, visitors will be taken to the top of the Dam, from where it is possible to understand the power of water; on one side 29 billion cubic meters of water and on the other side the valley and two cities.

Adults USD $10.00 (seniors pay half)
Children under 12 years old USD $5.00
Disable people free of charge. Visit in English, Spanish and Portuguese from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Panoramic ticket online: https://ingressos.turismoitaipu.com.br/p/itaipu-panoramica


Approximate time: 1 1/2 hour plus travel time
Travel distance: Itaipu Visitor Center, 12 km from Iguassu Falls city center, Brazil

Video about the Panoramic Tour
To see about the panoramic tour click here.

Evening visit

If you don´t have time to see the Itaipu Dam during the day, another option is to visit it in the evening. At the Itaipu Dam you listen to a sound trek and see the dam lit up. This tour is offered only twice a week; when you are in Iguassu you can ask for more information about it.

One must book this tour in advance. There are a limited number of buses for this tour. Phone: +45 35206999 (tool free 0800 645 4645)
Adults USD $10.00
Seniors and people under 16 years old USD $5,00

VISITING ROUTE

1 - Welcome to the Illumination of the Itaipu Dam
At the Visitors Reception Center, you will watch a video that tells the story of Itaipu.

2 - Central Lookout
Here you will be welcomed by the music of one of the great names of the accordion in Latin America.

3 - Itaipu illuminated
See the grandeur of the mill unfolding little by little! The lights give an idea of the extension of the dam, which is 8 km. Fireworks brighten the scenery.

4 - The plant seen close up
The buses pass through the illuminated Itaipu. You will be surprised with more details of the plant and the size of the forced pipelines.

Evening visit ticket: https://ingressos.turismoitaipu.com.br/p/itaipu-iluminada


Approximate time: 1 hour plus travel time
Open: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. (summer at 9:00 p.m.)

Special Tour

Adults USD $28.00 (NO discount for seniors)
Disable people free of charge



Special tour ticket online: https://ingressos.turismoitaipu.com.br/p/itaipu-especial

Location: 12 km from the Iguassu Falls city center
Approximate time: 2 1/2 hours plus travel time
Open: Daily

Combo Tours
There are also combo tours including the Biological Refuge + the Planetarium + the Eco-museum or even the special tour and the panoramic tour. Please, ask information about it when you arrive at the Itaipu visitors center.

Itaipu tickets online: https://ingressos.turismoitaipu.com.br/

Itaipu Dam by bike
Itaipu By Bike, allows groups of cyclists to enjoy the greatness of the plant, on the bike paths and trails that promote the contemplation of incredible landscapes.

Description of the tour:
- Limited places;
- The tour does NOT include the bicycle;
- Only Mountain Bike style bicycles are accepted;
- It is mandatory to arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled time;
- The group´s departure will always be in front of the ticket office of the Itaipu Binacional Visitors Center;
- The tour is guided by the monitor;
- A vehicle will accompany cyclists throughout the route to provide towing assistance when necessary;
- There will be an ambulance available;

ROUTE:
● Total distance: 19 km
● Estimated duration: 1h30 min
● Perception of effort: moderate
● Stops on the route: four
● Soil types: asphalt, earth, gravel and forest.

NOTE: one must bring his own mountain bike. Only mountain bikes are accepted.

To buy tickets: https://ingressos.turismoitaipu.com.br/p/itaipubybike
Approximate time: 90 minutes ride
Departure time: Saturday and Sundays
Open: 4:30 p.m.

Planetarium
At the Astronomy Center (Polo Astronomico) near Itaipu one can visit the Planetarium.

Wednesday to Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday at 10:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Adults USD $7.00 (seniors and teachers pay half)
Disable people free of charge. More information about it at the Itaipu Visitor Center
Phone: +45 35206999 (tool free 0800 645 4645)