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 The View from the Top of
Itaipu Dam by Bwana_Brown
After being shown into the Visitor Centre, you are subjected to a half-hour or so film (we came in part way through) extolling the wondeous virtues of the Dam project. There was not a single negative word about the issues that must have been involved in flooding such a large area of forest. The film really was like something straight out the 1950s where all is happiness and light!
From there, you hop back in the busses and head off in convoy to tour the site. First stop for us was the view of the Spillway, where a short period is allowed to get out and take some photos. Back in the bus again for another stop at a covered seating area to allow some long distance views of the powerhouse part of the dam.
Finally, a drive down around the power house and past the huge penstocks (or tubes) feeding down to each generator. A final pass along the top of the dam until reaching the Paraguay border in it's middle. Then, the convoy heads off to Foz for some City explorations.
It was a cursory trip, but I've seen enough dams in my career, so I was happy to be on the road. Overall, it was worth it, especially since it was free! Leave a Comment
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 Marco das Tres Fronteiras by daevemanbrazil
If you are close enought to see Iguaçu River (Rio Iguaçu) and the city across it (Ciudad del Este - Paraguay), then you are a target for drug addicted children that will rob you. The best thing to do in this moment is turn around and go downtown. Do not hesitate, and do not stop or talk to any poor child, because there can be some adults covering them in a robbery. If you get too close to the river, you will be only 2 - 3 blocks from downtown, where you will be safe.
If you want to see both rivers without danger, you there are safe places. Send me an e-mail and I will teach you how you can see both rivers that separates the 3 countries borders (Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina) in a safe and guaranteed way. There is also a tourist spot called Marco das Três Fronteiras, where you can see all 3 countries at the same time, and the place where both rivers meet each other. That is a safe place, for there is a place where the local budget can afford placing some City Guards (their objective is to protect the buildings, but they will protect all tourists). Leave a Comment
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Except the usual,kids trying hard to sell you bits and pieces,well it is a hard life... Leave a Comment
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It was not a real trap, only we found it did not have good deals for people from North America. The free shuttle picked us up from the hotel. It is something to do in the evening. There was a nice coffee shop, we had coffee and watched big screen showing Bee-Gee and Celine Dion.
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