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The ''Itaipu Dam'' is the largest hydroelectric dam in the world [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itaipu_Dam]. We love dams, so we went to see this one which is nearby the [[Iguazu falls]], that brought us to this region of the globe. | The ''Itaipu Dam'' is the largest hydroelectric dam in the world [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itaipu_Dam]. We love dams, so we went to see this one which is nearby the [[Iguazu falls]], that brought us to this region of the globe. | ||
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It certainly is impressive but visits don't let you see much of it, so unless you can make sure you will gain access inside, or let to walk around at your discretion (going there by yourself for instance rather than on a bus tour), I would not recommend spending any time there and give all your attention to the falls (maybe also to the bird zoo, which we have not visited). | It certainly is impressive but visits don't let you see much of it, so unless you can make sure you will gain access inside, or let to walk around at your discretion (going there by yourself for instance rather than on a bus tour), I would not recommend spending any time there and give all your attention to the falls (maybe also to the bird zoo, which we have not visited). | ||
The Itaipu Dam is the largest hydroelectric dam in the world [1]. We love dams, so we went to see this one which is nearby the Iguazu falls, that brought us to this region of the globe.
It certainly is impressive but visits don't let you see much of it, so unless you can make sure you will gain access inside, or let to walk around at your discretion (going there by yourself for instance rather than on a bus tour), I would not recommend spending any time there and give all your attention to the falls (maybe also to the bird zoo, which we have not visited).
Philip Glass composed a nice symphonic cantata in four movements, sung in Guarani [2], to honour the structure.