What attractions can you visit at the Itaipu Tourism Complex besides the dam?

Bela Vista Biological Refuge

This is a guided tour offered by Turismo Itaipu that combines environmental education, biodiversity conservation, and direct contact with nature in an area of Atlantic Forest with native wildlife and plants. The tour lasts about 2 hours and 30 minutes. It operates Wednesday through Monday (closed Tuesdays). Spots and times are limited, so Turismo Itaipu recommends buying tickets in advance online, especially during peak periods such as holidays and year-end. Tickets start at R$ 48.00 (full price); residents of neighboring municipalities are exempt with proof of residency and advance booking. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring sunscreen and insect repellent. Check the current price or schedule on the attraction's official website.

Casimiro Montenegro Filho Astronomy Center

Located at the Itaipu Technology Park, this is a science venue dedicated to astronomy, featuring a planetarium, an observatory with telescopes for daytime and nighttime viewing, a meteorite exhibit, and outdoor structures such as a solar clock and a naked-eye observation platform. It is named after Marshal Casimiro Montenegro Filho, founder of the ITA. Visits run Tuesday to Sunday, with sessions at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m., plus a nighttime session at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Residents of Foz do Iguaçu and neighboring municipalities, young children, and people with physical disabilities are admitted free. Tickets are sold at the Visitor Reception Center (CRV) box office and on the Turismo Itaipu website. Arrive at the CRV early, as a shuttle takes visitors to the center. Check the current price or schedule on the attraction's official website.

Itaipu Ecomuseum

This is a cultural and educational space connecting history, nature, and science, with a focus on the trinational region, through immersive exhibits, watercolors, and photographs of the Atlantic Forest and Itaipu Lake. The visit lasts about 1 hour. It operates Wednesday through Monday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free and no booking is required: just show up and register at the front desk with a photo ID.

Source: Turismo Itaipu