4 Day Esteros del Iberá: A Journey to the Heart of Guarani Tradition Horse Riding Tour in Argentina
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This is your chance to explore Esteros del Iberá: One of the richest and most diverse ecosystems in the world. Spend 4 days crossing lagoons, swamps, and grasslands along ancestral routes connecting unique places. This trip is a deep immersion into Guarani culture and tradition, where every step aims to preserve customs and respect ancestral practices. The authenticity of this experience lies in its connection with the environment and history, allowing you to understand and appreciate the wisdom of those who have lived in harmony with nature for centuries.
Key information
- Rider weight limit: 100 kilograms / 220 pounds
- Horse breed: Peruvian Paso
- Daily riding time: 2 - 4 hours
Highlights
- 4 days of riding
- Picnic at Portal Carambola
- Enjoy a delicious barbecue
- Navigate lagoons and estuaries by canoe
- Enjoy the environment but also to contribute to its preservation
- Connect with the most authentic aspects of the Corrientes landscape
- 3 nights accommodation in refuges
- All meals and beverages with and without alcohol
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
Accommodation
Each night you will sleep in refuges with sleeping bags.
Program
For those seeking an authentic experience that combines nature, culture, and conservation, the Esteros del Iberá represents an unparalleled destination. Here, the beauty of the environment intertwines with Guarani cultural richness and a commitment to preservation, creating a journey that transcends the ordinary and takes us to the heart of what it means to be in harmony with nature.
Itinerary
Day 1
At noon, you will have a picnic at Portal Carambola. At 3:00 p.m., you will head to the "lechuza Cúa" Refuge, approximately 2 hours on horseback. There, you will spend the first night and enjoy a delicious barbecue.
Day 2
You start the day with breakfast, then ride for another 2 hours on horseback to where the canoes are waiting. You will then get back on horseback for 2 hours before returning to the canoes. You will arrive at the "Laguna Grande" Refuge, where you will spend your second night.
Day 3
After breakfast, you will ride for 4 hours to the "El Solitario" Refuge, where you will have lunch and spend the third night.
Day 4
On the final day of the journey, you will head for 3 hours to the canoes, where you will embark and then ride again, ultimately arriving back at Portal Carambola, where the journey began.
Location
Esteros del Iberá: A Journey to the Heart of Guarani Tradition
Venturing into the Esteros del Iberá is diving into a profound horizon, where grasslands and reeds create a landscape that seems to stretch to infinity. This unique journey, which takes place at Portal Carambola in Concepción, Corrientes, guides you through one of the richest and most diverse ecosystems in the world, where nature is displayed in its fullest expression. For 3 nights and 4 days, the Iberá journey invites you to explore these lands on horseback, crossing marshy areas and navigating lagoons and estuaries by canoe, following routes traversed by generations.
But the Esteros del Iberá are not just a destination of unparalleled natural beauty; they are also an example of conservation and sustainability. This journey is part of the conceptual path of the Rewilding Foundation, a collaboration aimed at protecting and preserving the natural wealth of one of the largest aquifers and reserves of fauna and flora in the world. Through this partnership, the goal is not only to enjoy the environment but also to contribute to its preservation, ensuring that future generations can experience the same natural wonder.
The Iberá journey is not a conventional tourist route; it is an opportunity to connect with the most authentic aspects of the Corrientes landscape. Here, nature is not just observed but lived, breathed, and felt in every corner. This trip allows you to disconnect from routine and reconnect with the essentials, in an environment where time seems to stand still and life flows with a serenity that only the Esteros del Iberá can offer.
Food
All meals and beverages with and without alcohol are included in the package.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Alcoholic beverages
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
What's included
- 3 nights accommodation
- All meals and beverages with and without alcohol
- Horses
- Guides
- Tents
- Common-use equipment
What's not included
- Airfare
- Transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Doctor Fernando Piragine Niveyro International Airport
674 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Fly to the Corrientes' capital airport (CNQ). Gaucho Argentino can assist with transfer information to get to Concepción (183 kilometers)
Arrival by taxi
- +54 9 3794 61-1429. Jose Gonzalez transfer
- +54 9 3782 41-2426. Aventura YVERA transfer
Arrival by car
You can drive to Concepción, a city located 946 kilometers from Buenos Aires.
Arrival by bus
Take a bus to Saladas. From there, arrange with Gaucho Argentino for a pickup or book a transfer (87 kilometers)
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 3 days before arrival.
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