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Itaipu Generates Power for Brazil and Paraguay, Remains Top Border Attraction
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie GrellmannUpdated on
On June 25, 2026, the Itaipu Dam, in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) and Hernandarias, next to Ciudad del Este (Paraguay), produced 203 GWh, 68% for the Brazilian side, and continues as one of the most visited attractions of the Triple Frontier.
The Itaipu Hydroelectric Plant, on the border between Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) and Ciudad del Este (Paraguay), generated 203 GWh on June 25, 2026: 68% for the Brazilian side and 32% for the Paraguayan side, according to the National System Operator (ONS). This is the generation for a single day, which varies according to demand and river flow.
Besides being one of the largest hydroelectric plants in the world, Itaipu is one of the most visited attractions of the Triple Frontier: you can tour the dam, take a catamaran ride on the lake, and enjoy the illuminated night visit. It’s worth combining it with the Falls and the Bird Park in the same itinerary.
Source: Marco Três, official ONS data (reference 2026-06-25).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best time to visit Itaipu and avoid lines?
- The Itaipu guide recommends arriving early, right at opening, or in the late afternoon when visitor flow decreases.
- Can you visit the plant with children?
- Yes: there are adapted tours and interactive areas, as well as the boat ride on Itaipu Lake.
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