El Northest  

Iguazú Falls ( The forest of Great Waters)

This is a region of large rivers, humid tropics, red earth, magnificent forest, a virgin forest full of huge trees and extraordinary flora and fauna. Great Waters – “Iguazú” in the Guaraní language – overflowing into one of the world’s wonders: the Iguazú Falls.
A scenery of exuberant beauty spreading along the Iguazú National Park, Saltos del Moconá (Moconá Falls), Río Pilcomayo National Park, El Palmar National Park, Esteros del Iberá (Iberá Swamps) or the Chaco plains.
Apotheosis of Nature, where the Jesuit ruins, declared World Heritage by the UNESCO, are a vivid testimony of the Society of Jesus’ fruitful work.

ADVENTURE TOURISM: Natural areas have several paths you can quietly explore. After a long walk, you may take a refreshing dip in the several springs dotted about. You can also go rafting in most of the rivers, or quietly row along the Pilcomayo river and in the Iberá Marshlands. Lodging can be found in nearby estancias (ranches), from where you can make excursions on foot, by canoe or on horseback.

SPORT FISHING:An extensive network of rivers and lakes is the salient feature of this region. Large rivers such as the Iguazú, Uruguay, Bermejo, and Paraná, provide a diverse habitat rich in food and shelter for a large variety of plant and animal species. Visitors can fish for dorados, which reach an unusual size, and species such as the skinny tiger characin, freshwater mullet, and hoplias, in a setting of great natural beauty that complements a high-quality and unforgettable fishing experience. Fishing for a wide variety of species in the Upper Paraná river can be a most rewarding experience. The areas off the towns of Ituzaingó, Itá Ibaté, Itatí, Isla del Cerrito, Paso de la Patria, Corrientes, Empedrado, Bella Vista, Goya, Reconquista, Esquina and La Paz are internationally renowned fishing grounds for large dorados. All fishing methods are practiced, and fly-fishing has become increasingly popular. The ideal fishing season is March to September. In July, the Dorado National Fishing Contest is held in Formosa, in August, the National Dorado Fair takes place in Paso de la Patria, and in September, the Dorado International Fishing Tournament in Isla del Cerrito.

FIESTAS and CARNIVALS: Carnivals are very colourful in Corrientes, Esquina, Paso de los Libres, Victoria, Gualeguay and Gualeguaychú. The Immigrant's Festival in Oberá and the Orchid Festival in Montecarlo are equally attractive. Walking on a bed of coals is a typical custom on the eve of the Feast of San Juan, which is held in Formosa and some villages in Chaco, Corrientes and Misiones. The chamamé is a dance derived from the polka, mixed with melodic and rhythmic elements from the Guaraní tribes.

EXCURSIONS, LEISURE and "MATE": Travellers can gaze upon fields of citrus, cotton, and mate, take thermal baths i Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña, La Paz, María Grande, Chajarí, Federación, Concordia, Colón, San José and Villa Elisa, gamble in the casinos of Puerto Iguazú, Posadas, Corrientes, La Paz, Paraná, Federación, Concordia, Colón, Concepción del Uruguay and Gualeguaychú, or simply admire the Iguazú Falls, a unique spectacle in the world.
The country of the mate. Argentina is the leading country in the consumption of mate, an infusion made with the so-called yerba mate herb grown in Corrientes and Misiones. Once dry and processed, the leaves are put into a gourd called mate – which may also be made of other materials - and hot water is poured over it. The infusion is sipped through a metal straw - bombilla - which generally has a silver mouthpiece. In Misiones and the north of Corrientes, mate is drunk cold with aromatic herbs and is known as "tereré". When a whole group is drinking this infusion, it is called "mate corrido" or "rueda de mate". There is also prepared mate in individual bags. Don’t leave without tasting it.

FLAVOURS:  Carne asada (roast meat). This is usually ox meat and is served in the Brazilian style as "churrasco al espadín" (chop on a sword). Fish. Dorado, surubí, pacú, sábalo, patí, catfish, and other fish, are grilled, baked, or breaded and then cooked. Cuisine with Paraguayan influence. The "locro norteño" made with meat, maize, pumpkin and cassava is typically prepared in Misiones and Formosa. Other typical dishes are the "mbeyú" or fried cake with Guaraní tapioca, which is taken with milk, salt and cheese; the "chipá", a cake with the ingredients mentioned before and eggs; and the "Paraguayan soup", which, despite its name, is a bread made of white maize flour, cheese, onion, and spices.

EXCURSIONS

ARGENTINEAN WATERFALLS:  At 08.15 hs. we will going to Iguazu National Park, next to the Reservation, it offers 67.000 Ha. of exuberant subtropical vegetation, where gigantic trees, lianas and ferns cohabit with multicolored butterflies, birds and other examples of the rich  fauna. 
Suddenly, like in a waste of natural prodigiousness, the Iguazu Waterfalls  The visit begins at the interpretation Center with its Museum of Natural Sciences, to continue with the journey at the "low side-walk”, where we will be observed, among others: Dos Hermanas and Bossetti Jumps, Hidden and a panoramic of  San Martin Island and Union Jump. Later, on the superior side-walk, moving between gangplanks and several important jumps until arriving to the San Martin, obtaining a general view of the Brazilian sides. 
To be concluded, we take the Train of the Forest until Puerto Canoas, where, after 1.000 mts. of side-walks  you will access to the Devil's throat, where the River Iguazú is expressed with all its force and beauty. 

GREAT ADVENTURE:  Forest. Journey of 8 Km. in vehicle 4x4 for Yacaratiá path until  Puerto Macuco.  Rapids. Embark in semi-rigid boats navigating 6 km. around Iguazú river with 2 km. of rapids. Cascades.  Entrance to the Devil´s Throat Canyon with approach to the jumps and landing in front of San Martin Island. Duration Approx. 1 hour. departure: every hour from our offices or from the port in front of  San Martin Island. 

NAÚTICA RISKS:  Waterfalls. Embark front of  San Martin Island in semi-rigid boats. Entrance to the Devil's Throat canyon with an unforgettable baptism in the fog.  Approach to the most important Argentinean jumps  seen from Brazilian jumps.
Duration 12 minutes approx. Departure: each 20 minutes.

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SAN IGNACIO´s RUINS:

Visiting to San Ignacio Mini, the most important archaeological complex of the Jesuit Reductions, that was declared World Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO. This excursion is a trip in the time until the SXVII century, when the priests of the Jesus´s Company organized their reductions with the intention of evangelizing the Guaranies Indians. It causes surprise the organization of those communities that live in the middle of the forest. Traveled of the ruins that are distributed around the one that was the Square of the Weapons: the Indian’s rooms, the church, the cloister, the cemetery and the shops. In the road returning, visit the Mines of Wanda dedicated to the extraction of precious stones, such as quartz, amethyst and rock crystal. Can also observe plantations of tea and dull herb
Frequency: S.I.B. Wednesday and Saturdays

Ruinas de San Ignacio

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