Usina Hidrelétrica de Angiquinho, Historic hydroelectric power station in Delmiro Gouveia, Brazil
The Angiquinho Dam stands at the edge of Paulo Afonso Falls on the São Francisco River, featuring machinery imported from Serra do Mar and European engineering expertise.
Italian engineer Luigi Borella designed this power station in 1913, marking the first hydroelectric facility in northeastern Brazil to supply electricity to the textile industry.
The power station represents early industrial development in Brazil's northeast, transforming the region through electrification and water supply infrastructure.
Visitors can reach the dam complex through guided tours arranged by the local tourism office, with access requiring advance reservations due to safety protocols.
The power station's machine room sits directly within the canyon wall, accessed by an original elevator system constructed with leather ropes.
Location: Delmiro Gouveia
GPS coordinates: -9.39136,-38.19470
Latest update: March 12, 2025 14:39
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