On the border of Brazil and Paraguay, on Parana River, is the Itaipu hydroelectric dam. The main brain behind the dam was that of Engineer Piero Sembenalli. How to reach Itaipu Uruguay and Brazil, both are easily accessible South American cities from anywhere in the world and both have a well-developed transport system. When to go Itaipu The tour is shut on Sundays and on public holidays. Facts about Itaipu This is one of the largest dams and in fact was included in the Seven Wonders of the Modern World in 1994 by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The name of the dam – Itaipu, means the ‘sound of stone’ and was an inspiration from an isle close to the site of dam’s construction. This dam is functional since 1984. In terms of its  [...]

Featuring a tropical savanna climate, the city of Asuncion becomes one of the favorites in the list of most of the tourists. Asuncion is the capital and largest city of Paraguay in South America. Moreover, this city is home to the national government, principal port, and the chief industrial and cultural centre of Paraguay. The local manufacturing production of this city comprises of footwear, textiles, and tobacco products. The city of Asuncion Paraguay boasts plenty of tourist attractions that draw every visitor to come and visit the city. The city could be found at the east bank of Rio Paraguay, which is at Bay of Asuncion Paraguay. The city is a mixture of old and new as well as poor and rich. You will get plenty of colonial buildings at  [...]