Hernandarias is a district and city of the #AltoParanáDepartment, #Paraguay. It was named after #HernandoAriasDeSaavedra, the first #SouthAmerican governor born in #theAmericas. It is located across the highway from the #ItaipuDam. Located 349 km from #Asunción.

The Guara Falls That Brazil Destroyed: Inside the Rise of Itaipu Dam Twice the size of Niagara, Guara Falls was obliterated in 1982. Discover why Brazil destroyed a wonder to build the world's most powerful hydro dam.

In 1982, Brazil destroyed one of the greatest waterfalls the world has ever seen. Twice as powerful as Niagara. Visible rainbows 24/7.
So why did they blow it up?
📰 Full story: www.ryanjhite.com/2025/05/04/t...
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