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The Itaipu Plant is located on the border between Brazil and Paraguay, along the Paraná River.
More specifically, it is located in the city of Foz do Iguaçu, in the state of Paraná, Brazil, and the city of Ciudad del Este, in Paraguay.
Therefore, this strategic location on the border between the two South American countries allows the plant to be managed jointly by the governments of Brazil and Paraguay, forming Itaipu Binacional.
The construction of the Itaipu Binacional Plant is extremely important due to its capacity to generate a large amount of clean and renewable energy for Brazil and Paraguay.
Thus, it contributes significantly to the electricity supply of both countries, promoting sustainable economic development and the reduction of carbon emissions.
Therefore, this strategic location on the border between the two South American countries allows the plant to be managed jointly by the governments of Brazil and Paraguay, forming Itaipu Binacional.
The cost to visit Itaipu Binacional may vary depending on the type of tour you wish to take, as the plant offers several tour options.
On average, the prices of tours at Itaipu tourism They range from R$42,00 to R$165,00 per person.
The three largest hydroelectric plants in the world are:
The history of the Itaipu Plant dates back to the 1960s, when Brazil and Paraguay signed a treaty to jointly develop the hydroelectric plant.
However, construction began in 1975 and took nine years to complete, being officially opened in 1984.
The plant is a landmark of international cooperation and plays a very important role in supplying clean and renewable energy to both countries.
The name “Itaipu” originates from the combination of the Tupi-Guarani terms: “ita' (stone), “i” (water) and “pu” (noise), poetically representing “the stone that sings through the flowing water”.
This name reflects the geographical characteristic of the region where the plant is located, close to the waterfalls and the drops in level of the Paraná River, which generate an impressive sound.
“Itaipu” is a word of Tupi-Guarani origin that means “stone that sings”.
The name reflects the plant's location near the Paraná River, known for its drops and natural sounds.
Construction of the Itaipu Plant began in 1975 and was completed in 1984.
We are available Monday to Friday from 8am to 17pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to 16:20pm.
FUNDACAO PARQUE TECHNOLOGICO ITAIPU – BRAZIL
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Foz do Iguaçu, PR 🇧🇷
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