Hydroelectric station ITAYP

One of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the world is located on the border between Brazil and Paraguay, a few dozen kilometers from the water of the Iguazu River. It is worth looking here when, behind the back there are excursions to the waterfalls of the National Park and Other «Mandatory» Tourist events. From afar, in the evening and night it is not difficult to notice the luminous thread of lights, it is a huge dam.

Excursions regularly perform on the hydroelectric station. The project was developed in the second half of the last century. As soon as the mouth was blocked, almost 20 enormous power generators were introduced into the work. Previously, the services of the dam were used at once two countries, but then Brazil has created its own company. Although so far the hydrostation passes through the territories of both countries. For this, a bilateral transboundary zone was held.

In addition to the main, direct functions of the HPP and a tourist character. For example, there are park zones and a park, where you can explore wildlife, as well as the Astronomy Center. Souvenirs can be bought in different shops, and a snack in a cafe or even a restaurant. One minus – walking along the banking stations will have to be strictly certain paths.