Foz do Iguacu / Itaipu Beaches

(Foz do Iguacu, Paraná, Brazil)

There are a number of popular artificial beaches spread around the shoreline of the lake created by the Itaipu Dam. Popular with families on sunny afternoons, these freshwater beaches lend themselves to a variety of recreational activities and water sports, even though they are many miles from the Atlantic Ocean.

The man-made beach at Foz do Iguacu was actually the seventh leisure area to be created next to the lake and has a long strip of sand, together with cycle trails, kiosks, toilets and parking for up to 400 vehicles. This spot also features two sandy football pitches and numerous public barbecues.

General Information

The Santa Helena Tourist Terminal offers the best facilities for tourists and is within easy reach of Foz do Iguacu. This popular lakefront resort comes with many miles of beachfront, woodland trails, camping sites and eateries. If you are looking to cool down, then consider hiring a paddle boat or small yacht, or taking a ride on a fun banana boat.

These beaches tend to be at their busiest during the summer months, between November and February, when more than 300,000 sunseekers arrive to soak up the rays and take a swim in the calm water.

Apart from Foz do Iguacu and Santa Helena, other noteworthy municipalities lying alongside the lake include Itaipulandia, Marechal Candido Rondon, Missal, Santa Terezinha and Sao Miguel do Iguacu.