Iberá Wetlands

Wildlife, silence, and slow nature travel

Country: Argentina 🇦🇷

Overview

A nature-first itinerary to Iberá Wetlands, one of South America’s largest wetland ecosystems and Argentina’s top wildlife destination outside Patagonia.

This is a slow, organized trip focused on animals, water landscapes, and silence. Independent exploration is limited — lodges and local guides are essential.

Provinces: Corrientes
Overall time: 3–5 days
Main focus: wildlife, wetlands, photography
Ranking: top wildlife destination (low crowds)
Best season: March–October (less heat, fewer insects)

Arrival – Corrientes or Posadas ▾


Arrive by flight or long-distance bus to one of the gateway cities.

Main entry options:
• Corrientes – closest and most common
• Posadas – possible alternative

From Buenos Aires:
• Direct flights to Corrientes
• Flights to Posadas (less ideal but workable)

Transfer to Iberá (Base) ▾


Travel from Corrientes or Posadas into the wetlands.

How to get there:
• Pre-arranged lodge transfer (recommended)
• Private transfer / remis
• Bus only reaches nearby towns, not lodges

Typical access points:
• Colonia Carlos Pellegrini (most developed)
• Remote estancias (more exclusive)

Base:
• Eco-lodge or estancia inside Iberá
• Stay 3–5 nights (no point rushing)

Roads are mostly unpaved — transfers take time.

Exploring Iberá – Guided Activities ▾


All exploration in Iberá is done with local guides.

Typical activities:
• Boat trips through lagoons
• Wildlife walks on boardwalks
• Sunset excursions
• Night safaris (seasonal)

Wildlife commonly seen:
• Capybaras
• Caimans
• Marsh deer
• Monkeys
• Hundreds of bird species

Activities are organized by lodges

Transportation

  • Lodge transfers are essential
  • No usable public transport inside Iberá
  • Roads are slow and unpaved
  • Renting a car is possible but not recommended without experience

Connections

  • Iberá → Iguazú Falls (logistically possible, long transfer)
  • Corrientes → Buenos Aires (frequent flights)

Notes

  • This is a quiet, low-impact destination
  • Expect early mornings and nature-based schedules
  • Limited internet and mobile coverage
  • Ideal for wildlife lovers and photographers