Itaipu Dam & City Tour: Private guide to three borders

Itaipu Dam, three faiths, and a sunset over two rivers

A private guided tour visiting South America's largest hydroelectric dam, then the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mosque of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab, and the Three Borders Landmark where Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina meet at the Iguassu and Paraná rivers. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. The tour runs about five hours and ends at the viewpoint as the sun sets.

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 landmarks

• Pickup at hotel by tour guide
• Visit Itaipu Dam hydroelectric plant
• See Catholic faith site in Iguassu
• Visit Buddhist faith site
• Explore Islamic faith site
• View Triple Frontier and sunset
• Ride Yup Star Ferris Wheel
• Return to hotel

The experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup and a drive to Itaipu Dam, the world's largest producer of clean energy. After seeing the dam itself, you visit the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Mosque of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab, each representing the religious communities that settled in the city. A Buddhist temple rounds out the stops, showing the cosmopolitan makeup of the place.

The final stop is the Three Borders Landmark, where you stand at the point where Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina converge, separated by the Iguassu and Paraná rivers. The tour is timed so you arrive as the sun begins to set. If you want to add time in the air, the Yup Star Ferris Wheel sits right on the border: 88 meters high with 36 air-conditioned cabins, each holding up to eight people for a roughly 20-minute ride that gives you a view across all three countries.

Your guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese and travels with you in a private air-conditioned minivan. The tour wraps up with a return to your hotel. Souvenir photos and a DVD of the day are available to purchase.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private air-conditioned minivan transport.
• English, Spanish or Portuguese-speaking guide.
• entry to the Itaipu Dam, Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mosque of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab and Three Borders Landmark.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 08:30Last departure this season: 23 Dec

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): 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 friendly

Operated by Neumann Operadora de Receptivo

Is this one for you?Because this is a private tour, your guide adjusts the pace to your interests and you skip the wait for shared-group departures. Choose it if you want flexibility to linger at any stop and a guide who can answer questions in depth without managing a larger group.

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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 (under 6): free.

What is the Itaipu Dam and why is it on this tour?

Itaipu Dam is the world's largest hydroelectric power generator, located on the border between Brazil and Paraguay. It is the centerpiece of the tour because it represents the region's engineering and energy production.

Can I ride the Yup Star Ferris Wheel on this tour?

The Yup Star Ferris Wheel is included as a stop on the tour route. The wheel stands 88 meters high with 36 air-conditioned cabins. Each cabin holds up to eight people and the ride lasts approximately 20 minutes. You can choose to ride it or simply view it from below.

What time does the tour end?

The tour runs for about five hours and ends at the Three Borders Landmark timed for sunset, then your guide returns you to your hotel. The exact duration depends on traffic and the time of day.

Is this tour private or shared with other travelers?

This is a private tour, so you travel in your own air-conditioned minivan with your guide and no other tour groups.

Does the tour include food or drinks?

Food and drinks are not included in the tour price. You can purchase souvenir photos and a DVD of the day if you wish.