Itaipú Hydroelectric Dam, Ciudad del Este

Name: Itaipú Hydroelectric Dam
Address: Ciudad del Este, Paraguay

#5 among attractions in Ciudad del Este

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Itaipú Hydroelectric Dam, Ciudad del Este

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The Itaipu Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Paraná River located on the border between Brazil and Paraguay. The construction of the dam was first contested by Argentina, but the negotiations and resolution of the dispute ended up setting the basis for Argentine–Brazilian integration later on. ()

Local name: Represa de Itaipú Opened: 1984 (40 years ago)Length: 4.92 miHeight: 643 ftReservoir area: 521.24 mi²Coordinates: 25°25'43"S, 54°38'13"W

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Ciudad del Este Paraguay

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Itaipú Hydroelectric Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alfonso 1, Americana, Hernandarias District, Tatí Yupí Refuge.

5.8 miS
25°30'31"S • 54°36'36"W
Alfonso 1, Ciudad del Este
148 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
5.8 miS
25°30'31"S • 54°36'32"W
Americana, Ciudad del Este
148 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Shop
1.8 miN
City
Hernandarias District
46 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Hernandarias District is the Itaipu Dam, one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the world. Visitors can take guided tours of the dam and learn about its fascinating history and engineering marvels.
4.7 miN
National park
Tatí Yupí Refuge
119 min walk • Tatí Yupí is a biological reserve in the district of Hernandarias, Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay. It is located on the right bank of the Paraná river and covers area of 2,245 hectares.

Itaipú Hydroelectric Dam, Ciudad del Este

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Itaipú Hydroelectric Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Alfonso 1, Ciudad del Este

Americana, Ciudad del Este

Hernandarias District

Tatí Yupí Refuge