Itaipu
The Itaipu Binacional hydroelectric dam, straddling the Paraná River on the Paraguay–Brazil border near Hernandarias, has been one of the world's largest power stations since it began operating in 1984. Its reservoir stretches roughly 200 km and the dam complex is open to visitors, sitting within reach of the Iguazú region's wider UNESCO-listed natural attractions. The construction submerged the Guairá Falls, though remnants can appear when water levels drop.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 3.3 km2.0 mi
Itaipu: quick answers
Where is Itaipu?
Itaipu is in Paraguay.
How do you get to Itaipu?
The nearest airport is Ciudad del Este (AGT), about 56 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Itaipu?
The warmest month is January, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 17°C63°F. The wettest month is October, with about 203 mm8.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Itaipu?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 6 restaurants and 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.