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Paraguay

Itaipu Dam

This monumental hydroelectric station is said to be able to generate enough electricity to power the entire planet.

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Built in 1984 after extensive negotiations between Paraguay and Brazil in the 1960s, the 8-kilometer-long Itaipu Dam is one of the leading producers of hydroelectric energy in the entire world. Elected by the American Society of Civil Engineers to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, it's estimated that the dam produces enough electricity to power the world for two days. Free tours are offered daily between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, which will offer insights into this amazing feat of engineering, while the Museum of the Guarani on the Paraguayan side has exhibits on indigenous culture. On the Brazilian side, marvel at the sheer size of the dam, stretching across the Paraná River, and grasp the enormity of the reservoir it created. If you're travelling after dark, there's nighttime light show twice a week. Make sure to check the tour times in advance as they don’t always start at the top of the hour.

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CountryParaguay
Local time10:13 PM GMT-3
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