DESCRIPTION
A five-day trip to discover the Iberá wetlands, the second-largest wetland in the world. An opportunity to get to know one of Argentina’s most diverse natural environments, get closer to nature and witness the most amazing sunsets.
Stay includes accommodation in an eco-lodge, made of mud and sustainably managed by its owners.
Iberá wetlands, the second-largest wetland in the world
The Iberá wetlands are one of Argentina’s most important tourist destinations. They cover 1,3 million acres (65 times Buenos Aires city), which makes them the second-largest wetland in the world, after Pantanal (shared by Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay).
Besides, it constitutes one of the biggest fresh water reservoirs in the planet and is home to great biodiversity.
Getting to know Iberá wetlands staying in an eco-lodge
Colonia Carlos Pellegrini is the main point of entry to the Iberá wetlands. It is a picturesque little town devoted to tourism. There, you will find several accommodation options, most of them offering full board and activities.
In Ammanik, we suggest staying in an eco-lodge located in Colonia Carlos Pellegrini, and which was built with natural techniques and is run by its owners.
Five days with nature outings to get to deeply know Iberá wetlands
This is an ideal trip to fully get to know this part of the Iberá wetlands in a sustainable way. Our goal is that you get the chance to observe the local landscape, flora and fauna.
The outings that we selected have low environmental impact and pursue a harmonious approach to nature.
STAY AND SERVICES INCLUDED
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Day 1: Buenos Aires – Mercedes
Departure from Retiro coach station in a sleeper bus to Mercedes city.
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Day 2: Mercedes - Colonia Carlos Pellegrini
Arrival in Mercedes city. Transfer in a minibus to Colonia Carlos Pellegrini. In the afternoon, arrival and check in at the eco-lodge. After having an afternoon snack, night walk through the jungle to watch roe deers, deers, capybaras, armadillos, Southern viscachas, maned wolves, popés, foxes and skunks. Dinner.
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Day 3: Colonia Carlos Pellegrini
After breakfast, outing in a motor boat through the Iberá lagoon. Lunch. In the afternoon, guided trekking across the jungle to watch carayá monkeys, roe deers, capybaras. Visit to the interpretation centre. Afternoon snack and dinner.
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Day 4: Colonia Carlos Pellegrini
In the morning, breakfast and visit to the Cambá Trapo Natural Reserve. Lunch and, in the afternoon, kayak ride across the Iberá lagoon edge with a guide. Afternoon snack and dinner.
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Day 5: Colonia Carlos Pellegrini – Mercedes – Buenos Aires
After breakfast, check out from the eco-lodge. Spare time and lunch. In the afternoon, transfer to Mercedes coach station. Departure from Mercedes coach station in a sleeper bus to Retiro coach station in Buenos Aires (arriving the next morning).
INCLUDED
- Coach tickets to/from Buenos Aires-Mercedes and in/out transfers Mercedes-Colonia Carlos Pellegrini. If you are travelling by car or would rather fly, ask us.
- Three-night stay in Ecoposada del Estero in double room with full board (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner). Non-alcoholic drinks are included at meal times.
- Activities according to the specified schedule.
NOT INCLUDED
- 21% value-added tax for accommodation (value-added tax does not apply for foreigners).
- Meals other than specified here, tips, or any other service not mentioned on this program.
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NOTE
- Fares are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to availability.
- For holidays or long weekends, ask us for availability and fares.
- The restaurant and rooms are smoke-free zones.
- The outings schedule can be modified. The outings schedule can be tailored to guests’ desires or modified due to weather conditions.
- Every outing is guided by naturalist guides who speak Spanish and have basic notions of English.
- If you would rather have an English/German speaking guide or an ornithology specialist, ask us.
- When accompanied by adults, children up to 2 years old stay for free.