The Itaipu Bela Vista Biological Refuge is a tour offered by Turismo Itaipu that combines
environmental education, biodiversity preservation and direct contact with nature.
An example of environmental conservation and care for native species in the region, the Biological Refuge
Foz do Iguaçu is an unforgettable space and a necessary experience of Brazilian fauna and flora.
Check out more information about the tour here and enjoy your visit!
A visit to the Bela Vista Biological Refuge allows you to explore the rich fauna and flora of the Atlantic Forest, while learning about the conservation efforts carried out by the Itaipu Dam.
The tour is divided into two parts:
In the first part, the journey is made in a special car for the tour and, after boarding at the Visitor Reception Center, the group heads towards the Bela Vista Biological Refuge.
Thus, they pass through the Control Barrier of the ITAIPU Binational Security Area and the
banks of the resting lake in Piracema Park.
Along the way, it is possible to observe areas of reforested forest, areas reserved for the Towers of
Transmission from ITAIPU, as well as through the funds of the ITAIPU C Neighborhood.
In the second part, the route is done on foot for a stretch of approximately 2km.
Here visitors participate in the planting of a native tree and visit the small port.
from the Refuge on the banks of the ITAIPU lake, and pass by the Zoo, which has more than 15 enclosures.
*Some of the animals may not be visible during visits to the enclosures due to the care
veterinarians, weather conditions, maintenance, etc.
Thus, the visit includes:
Route with explanations about the actions developed by IB in the environmental area.
Stop for planting native trees.
Walk through the Zoo.
Special car for the tour.
The tour vehicle may not have windows, so a raincoat is recommended on rainy days and a warm coat on cold days. Note: The type of vehicle used is subject to operational availability and seasonality, and may be an open trailer-style vehicle or a closed city bus.
The tour takes place in the middle of the forest, so it is recommended to use insect repellent, sunscreen and closed shoes.
As this is an environmental conservation unit, some sections of the trail are on terrain where conditions are not recommended for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.
The use of drones is prohibited
Eating is not allowed on the trail
Carrying cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, lighters and sharp objects is prohibited.
The price of the Itaipu Biological Refuge ticket for full admission is R$45,00
See the step-by-step guide to purchasing tickets on our website:
1. Choose the Itaipu Biological Refuge tour
2. Click on “Buy ticket”
3. At the bottom of the page, select the date, time and language (for the required tours), type and number of tickets
4. Fill in your personal details and complete the purchase
All Itaipu Tourism tours can be purchased at the ticket office on the day of your visit.
However, they are subject to availability, especially the Itaipu Biological Refuge, which has limited spaces.
Therefore, we recommend purchasing in advance through the website, especially during periods of high demand, such as holidays and the end of the year.
The half-price ticket policy is a right of students at Brazilian institutions and
residents of neighboring municipalities.
For foreigners, half-price tickets are only valid for people with disabilities.
The fee applies when notice is given less than 4 hours before the tour or when there is no notice
of cancellation or change of visit.
The No Show fee varies depending on the type of tour, being waived for Itaipu Panorâmica and charged
entirely for Itaipu Especial, Itaipu Biological Refuge and Itaipu Iluminada
To take the Itaipu Biological Refuge tour, some documents are required
regardless of the type of ticket, which are:
The animals that can be seen in the Biological Refuge are:
jaguar, harpy eagles, alligators, otters, agouti, tapirs, capybaras, collared peccaries, snakes, owls, red-faced deer, among other species.
*Some of the animals may not be visible during visits to the enclosures, due to the care taken
veterinarians, weather conditions, maintenance, etc.
The Itaipu Bela Vista Biological Refuge tour can be taken by people of all ages.
The difference of the Itaipu Biological Refuge tour is the interaction with nature, including planting
native trees and a visit to the zoo with regional species.
Yes, the tour usually takes place on rainy days. A raincoat is recommended.
Residents of neighboring municipalities have free access to the Biological Refuge, upon proof and
Advance booking required. Information on our resident discount page is available.
