Day Trips from Foz do Iguacu to Itaipu Dam (Barragem de Itaipu)

Foz do Iguaçu is a special place, not least for its scenery and natural habitats. Visit the Itaipu Dam and learn about this man made engineering wonder, that generates almost a fifth of the energy needed to power the whole of Brazil. From the dam see panoramic views of the structure and its surrounding landscapes, then visit the protected Biological Refuge, where indigenous plants and animals are kept safe from deforestation.