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Kattamaram Tour on Itaipu Lake: what, days, times, price
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie Grellmann
The catamaran that sails alongside the Itaipu dam in Foz do Iguaçu.
The Kattamaram is a catamaran tour on Itaipu Lake that departs from Porto Kattamaram, in the Itaipu Tourist Complex, in Foz do Iguaçu. The tour lasts about 1 hour and circles the hydroelectric dam. Departures are daily at 11:00, 12:30, 15:00 and 17:00; on Fridays and Saturdays there is also a 21:30 departure. The price starts at R$ 60 (full) and R$ 30 (half), according to Itaipu Binacional.
Direct answer: The Kattamaram is a catamaran that sails on Itaipu Lake with a capacity for 200 people, offering an open deck, bar and restaurant. It operates every day with departures at 11:00, 12:30, 15:00 and 17:00 (plus Friday and Saturday at 21:30). The tour lasts about 1 hour and costs from R$ 60 (full) or R$ 30 (half). It departs from Porto Kattamaram, in the Itaipu Tourist Complex, in Foz do Iguaçu.
What the Kattamaram tour is
The Kattamaram is a catamaran that sails on the Itaipu Lake in Foz do Iguaçu, passing alongside the dam of the hydroelectric plant, which is about 8 km long. The vessel can hold roughly 200 people and offers an open deck, bar, restaurant and sun deck. The route showcases the reservoir landscape and the dam's grandeur.
Where it departs
Departures take place at Porto Kattamaram, a space built especially for the attraction, with a pier, deck and restaurant overlooking the reservoir, within the Itaipu Tourist Complex, in Foz do Iguaçu. It is recommended to arrive at the visitor reception center about 30 minutes early.
Days and times
- Operation: every day.
- Duration: the tour lasts about 1 hour.
- Daily departures: 11:00, 12:30, 15:00 and 17:00 (the 17:00 departure is the most popular for its evening light).
- Fridays and Saturdays: there is also a night departure at 21:30.
Departure times may change according to the season. Check the updated 2026 schedule on the official website.
Price (reference provided by Itaipu Binacional)
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Full | from R$ 60 |
Frequently asked questions
- Where does the Kattamaram tour depart?
- From Porto Kattamaram, within the Itaipu Tourist Complex in Foz do Iguaçu, with a pier, deck and restaurant overlooking the reservoir.
- How much does it cost and how long does it last?
- The tour lasts about 1 hour and costs from R$ 60 (full) or R$ 30 (half), according to Itaipu Binacional. Food and drinks are not included. Confirm the 2026 price on the official website.
- What are the departure times?
- Every day at 11:00, 12:30, 15:00 and 17:00. On Fridays and Saturdays there is also a 21:30 departure. Times may vary by season; confirm on the official website.
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