"As the second largest wetland in the world, the Iberá Wetlands arouse in us, nature lovers, the enthusiasm of traveling and discovering each of its corners...fascinating wildlife awaits there."
The Iberá Wetlands are a mixture of estuaries, stagnant lakes, lagoons, natural swamps, and watercourses in the central and north-central province of Corrientes, Argentina. This magnificent place is one of the most important freshwater reserves in South America and the second largest wetland in the world after the Pantanal in Brazil. It is of pluvial origin and has an area of almost 7.300 mi2.
Since 1982, part of the wetland has been included within a provincial protected area, the Iberá Provincial Reserve, which comprises about 5.000 mi2, the largest of such areas in Argentina. In 2018, the Iberá National Park was created.
A small and picturesque town in the province of Corrientes (Argentina), called Carlos Pellegrini, is the main center for exploring the Iberá estuaries. From there, we go on safaris, hikes, and navigations in search of two species of alligator, native deers, capybaras, monkeys, snakes, aquatic turtles and innumerable species of colorful birds (about 350 species).
Target species: Marsh Deer, Giant Anteater, Pampas Deer, Brown Brocket Deer, Crab-eating Fox, Maned Wolf, southern long-nosed armadillo, Black-and-gold Howler Monkey, Capybara, Broad-snouted Caiman, Yacare Caiman, Water Tiger Turtle, Southern Screamer, Brazilian Teal, Grey-fronted Dove, Nacunda Nighthawk, Little Nightjar, White-tailed Goldenthroat, Black-throated Mango, Giant Wood-rail, Jabiru, Roseate Spoonbill, Whistling Heron, Anhinga, Tropical Screech-owl, Black-collared Hawk, Great Black Hawk, Green Kingfisher, Cream-backed Woodpecker, among many others.
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Season: year-round
Recommended minimum duration: 5 days
Base: Lodge in Carlos Pellegrini Colony, province of Corrientes.
Air terminals: Libertador General José de San Martín Airport (PSS), Posadas, Misiones province, Argentina.
Internacional Doctor Fernando Piragine Niveyro Airport (CNQ), Corrientes, Corrientes province, Argentina.
The climate of this area is humid or thermal subtropical, with average temperatures between 57°F and 71°F. During the summer temperatures can be high, with many rainy days.
