The turbine hall
14 turbines.
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Salto Grande is a dam and hydroelectric plant on the Uruguay river, about fifteen kilometres north of Concordia in Argentina and Salto in Uruguay, and Latin America's first binational hydroelectric plant. Construction began on 1 April 1974, power generation started in 1979 and the last of its fourteen turbines opened in 1983; it takes its name from a natural waterfall that once stood on the river here. The dam rises sixty-nine metres from its foundations and holds back a broad lake, with an international road and rail bridge between the two countries along its crest. On the tours visitors see the giant turbine hall and the spillway, with water thundering out when its gates are open. Guided tours are free every day from 07:00 to 15:00, the last at 14:00, starting at the museum and cultural centre that tells the project's story; closed 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
14 turbines.
Rushing water.
Argentina and Uruguay.
On the Uruguay river, about 15 km north of Concordia, Entre Ríos
Yes, daily 07:00-15:00, with the last tour at 14:00.