Secret Iberá: 2 to 4 days Iberá itinerary

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The route of absolute calm and solitary mirrors of water. Designed for travelers seeking to escape conventional tourism and connect with the most intimate mystique of the wetland's early inhabitants.

Portal Galarza, located to the east on the panoramic Route 41, is the gateway to the Galarza and Luna lagoons. As a corner with more exclusive access, it offers total stillness. Its native shoreline forests and gigantic floating islands are the ideal setting to watch the sun go down without acoustic interference, feeling the immensity of the park in its purest state.

The journey continues south to Paraje Uguay, a small rural community of peaceful life and intact traditions. Here the experience transforms: local families open their doors to share ancestral knowledge and guide silent boat rides on Laguna Fernández, with large floating islands and submerged meadows.

The human and historical dimension is the soul of this route. Hearing the stories first-hand from the old marsh hunters and watching the meticulous work of the artisan weavers in raw wool and natural yarns gives the itinerary a unique, genuine cultural richness.

Day by day

The short version, in 2 days. With more days, add time at the portal you like best: the app spreads the days the same way.

Day 1

Portal Galarza

Gateway to Laguna Luna, the largest in the Iberá system

Boating on lagoons and wetlands · Night boating · Birdwatching · Native flora and fauna · Daytime hiking · Night hiking · 4×4 transfers · Visit to yerba mate growers · Jesuit ruins

Access: Gravel RP 41. Distances: Corrientes 318 km · Ituzaingó 100 km · Posadas 120 km · Santo Tomé 125 km · Virasoro 80 km.

In the app:

4 places to stay 2 excursions Printable portal guide

Day 2

Portal Uguay

Authentic community tourism: 20 families who are guardians of the most intimate Iberá and the Guazú-Cuaré Nature Reserve.

Boating on Laguna Fernández · Flora and wildlife watching · Walks along nature trails · Horseback rides with local guides · Visit to local artisans

Access: From Mercedes (82 km) via RP 40. From Carlos Pellegrini (32 km) via RP 40 (the nearest hub with the most lodging options).

In the app:

3 places to stay Printable portal guide

Highlights

Deep nautical exploration of the imposing Galarza and Luna lagoons
Meeting the traditional weavers of Paraje Uguay
Exclusive, solitary boat rides on Laguna Fernández
Stories from the old marsh hunters and settlers

Practical tips

Profile: a perfect circuit for total-rest trips, artistic photography retreats or a couples getaway thanks to its peaceful atmosphere.
Cash: bring cash to buy the wool crafts of Paraje Uguay.
Galarza access: Provincial Route 41 is a gravel road; it offers spectacular landscapes but check the weather before setting out.

These route texts are the same as in the app's Routes screen. Schedules, rates and what opens each season change: confirm them with the provider before you travel.

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