Itaipu Dam & City Tour from Puerto Iguazú: Private guide, 5 hours

Five hours tracing energy, faith and three nations from one vantage point

A private guided tour departing from Puerto Iguazú hotels covers Itaipu Dam, the planet's largest clean energy producer, then moves through the city's Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mosque of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab, and ends at the Three Borders Landmark where Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina meet. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese, pickup is included, and the route takes roughly five hours. Children from age one are welcome, and the vehicle is wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Itaipu Dam2h
2. Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe15m
3. Mosque of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab45m
4. Three Borders Landmark1h
5. Yup Star Ferris Wheel20m

Visit Itaipu Dam and City Highlights

• Pickup at hotel by tour guide
• Visit Itaipu Dam hydroelectric plant
• See Catholic faith at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral
• Explore Buddhist faith site
• Visit Mosque of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab
• Enjoy view from Yup Star Ferris Wheel
• Watch sunset at Three Borders Landmark
• Return to hotel

The experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup and heads straight to Itaipu Dam, the hydroelectric facility that powers much of South America. From there, the route turns inward to the city itself: the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Mosque of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab, and other religious sites that reflect Puerto Iguazú's multicultural makeup. A private vehicle means no waiting for other groups and no fixed departure time beyond your hotel collection.

The day ends at the Three Borders Landmark, where the Iguassu and Paraná rivers separate three countries. The timing is built around sunset, when the sky shifts through orange, red and pink. The Yup Star Ferris Wheel (88 meters tall with 36 air-conditioned cabins) sits right on the border. A single rotation takes roughly 20 minutes and seats up to eight people per cabin. Your guide drops you back at your hotel when the tour closes.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle and guide.
• hotel pickup and return.
• visits to Itaipu Dam, Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mosque of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab, Three Borders Landmark and Yup Star Ferris Wheel.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Neumann Operadora de Receptivo

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese, so choose the language that matches yours when you book. A private vehicle means no schedule to match except your own hotel time, and the route works for families with infants, wheelchair users and anyone comfortable with a five-hour day on city streets and viewpoints.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 5 years): free.

How long does the Yup Star Ferris Wheel ride last?

The Yup Star Ferris Wheel rotates for approximately 20 minutes per ride. The wheel stands 88 meters high with 36 air-conditioned cabins, each holding up to eight passengers.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, the guide picks you up from your Puerto Iguazú hotel at the start and returns you there when the tour ends.

What is the Three Borders Landmark?

The Three Borders Landmark sits where Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina meet, separated by the Iguassu and Paraná rivers. The tour times arrival for sunset, when the sky turns shades of orange, red, pink and purple.

What does the tour include besides the guide?

Private air-conditioned transportation is included throughout. Entry fees to individual sites are not covered by the tour price.