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Museum · Ciudad del Este, Alto Paraná
Museo de Itaipu Tierra Guaraní
The Itaipu museum in Hernandarias, with an archaeological collection of the Guarani peoples and samples of the fauna, flora and minerals of the Paraná River region before and after the dam.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Museo de Itaipu Tierra Guaraní
The Museo de Itaipu Tierra Guaraní is in Hernandarias, on the Paraguayan side of the Itaipu complex, a few kilometers from the plant. It is a natural history and cultural museum of the Alto Paraná region.
The rooms bring together archaeological pieces found in the area flooded by the reservoir, such as pottery and utensils of the Guarani peoples, as well as samples of the fauna, flora and minerals of the Paraná River basin. The exhibition helps to understand what the region was like before the dam and who lived there.
Near the museum is the Modelo Reducido, a scale model of the plant, the reservoir and the river's course, which is part of the same tourist complex.
The visit is relaxed and pairs well with going to the plant on the same day. Opening hours change; confirm before going.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Best time
Before or after the plant visit, preferably during the warmest hours of the day. Check opening hours and days.
How to get there
It is in Hernandarias, next to the Ruta Nacional Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia, about 15 km from downtown Ciudad del Este and a few kilometers from the plant.
Tip
Visit the museum before the plant: the exhibition about the flooded region provides context to the work you see afterward.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museo de Itaipu Tierra Guaraní
What can you see at the Museo Tierra Guaraní?
Archaeological pieces from Guarani peoples found in the reservoir area and samples of the fauna, flora and minerals of the Paraná River region.
Is the museum near the power plant?
Yes, in Hernandarias, a few kilometers from the plant, and it pairs well with the visit on the same day.
What is the Modelo Reducido?
A scale model of the plant, the reservoir and the course of the Paraná River, located near the museum in the same tourist complex.