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This is a surprising region, I call it the “Argentine Pantanal”. Located in the center of the Province of Corrientes, the Iberá reserve, with an area of 1,300,000 hectares, is part of one of the richest and most pristine regions of Argentina and the world.
Only surpassed in extension by the Brazilian Pantanal, the Iberá wetlands (“Esteros del Iberá”) form the second largest wetland on the continent. They constitute a complex hydrographic system, within which an extremely rich and diverse tropical ecosystem develops. Thanks to its geographical location and difficult access, the area has a rich and varied animal population.
The Iberá Wetlands (Spanish: Esteros del Iberá, from Guaraní ý berá: “bright water”) are a mix of swamps, bogs, stagnant lakes, lagoons, natural slough, and courses of water.
The Iberá wetlands are located in the heart of a huge bogs in Argentine Mesopotamia. Lake Iberá, with its 5,500 hectares, is a representative element of this extremely rich environment. Several rare or endangered species find refuge in these marshes. The black caiman or the yellow anaconda are among them. A great wealth of fauna therefore, with 85 species of mammals, 35 species of reptiles, 45 of amphibians and 80 of fish.
Activities
A boat trip is a must to discover the many inhabitants of these lagoons and streams. You can observe howler monkeys, deer, capybaras (the largest rodents in the world), caimans, marsh deer are among the unique specimens that you’ll observe, as well as almost 350 varieties of birds in the region.
The Iberá Wetlands form the largest nature reserve in the country, offering unique landscapes and an incredible range of fauna and flora. Carlos Pellegrini is a small rural village that is the gateway to the marshes.
I recommend some activities such as: Magical boat trips during the day or at night under the starry sky, unforgettable walks, canoe trips accompanied by birdsong, horseback rides to discover the marshes and palm groves, or simply relax in a hammock or by the pool.