From Corrientes City to the Iberá Wetlands

This state capital is famous for its sandy beaches and stunning pink seafront, coloured by the pink trumpet trees during the month of August. In the outskirts, there are several lagoons to spend the day (some offer campsites and utility services) and natural reserves, such as Brava Lagoon.

National Route 12 leads you to Ituzaingó, a city with gullies, palm trees, and white-sand beaches. This place offers accommodation and services. A must-see: tasting the typical delicacies of the creole and guaraní cuisine, such as fish empanada (an Argentinean-style pie), fried fresh fish with lemon, jerked beef empanadas, and a cake similar to corn bread called Paraguayan soup. A 30-minute navigation from Ituzaingó port leads you to Big Apipé Island in the middle of Paraná river. Explore trails among gallery forests, grasslands, sandbanks, and lagoons formed out of a channel. Go on horse-riding excursions, sail on speedboats, and explore the rich culture and traditions of native peoples. On the island, accommodation and a campsite are offered. From Ituzaingó to Cambyretá access point, there are 15 km of gravel road and 29 km through internal gravel and sand trails. It is suggested to drive 4WD vehicles accompanied by guides, as the trail passes through roads belonging to locals. This access point features trails that can be explored on foot, by bike, or on a vehicle to observe the astonishing flora and fauna in the wetlands. Horse-riding excursions to explore grasslands and mounts are also offered here. This place has a camping area.

National Route 118 leads to Loreto, a town with a great cultural heritage. Enjoy theme visits, museums, and the Loreto Porá touristic circuit that explores a rural trail, ideal to observe birds and appreciate nature from its viewpoints. At 17 km from Loreto, find San Antonio, another access point to the Iberá Wetlands. There, you can practice kayaking, go on bird-watching and trekking excursions, and take photo safaris.

San Miguel is a town located 27 km from San Nicolás access point, in west Iberá. It is a great spot to watch birds, capybaras, yacares, deers, and foxes. It features 2 trails to explore on foot or by bike. You can also take excursions on a canoe “a botador” (a canoe steered with a long cane pole) or a kayak. It is recommended to drive high vehicles accompanied by a local guide.

Provincial Route 6 leads to Concepción del Yaguareté Corá, considered an “authentic town”, as it is the oldest village in Corrientes. Take a horse ride, or ride a bike to discover the culture through guided tours and museum visits. Once there, you can’t miss the Iberá Interpretative Centre. From Concepción, enter the Wetlands through Carambola access point. This access point combines nature and culture: go on a ride on a canoe steered with a long cane pole or run by horses, while enjoying typical meals and accommodation resembling shelters from locals. You can also go on excursions with speedboats, go kayaking or enjoy a bird-watching experience.

Near the Wetlands, taking Provincial Route 87, find Mburucuyá National Park which features a very special landscape: a combination of rainforest, woods, grassland, wetlands, and a gorgeous yatay palm grove. Its trails invite you to observe birds and animals. You can even spot some endangered species like the marsh deer or the maned wolf.

A town with accommodation, a campsite, and utility services. Explore this place by car or on a horse, visit the Chamamé Museum (Chamamé Festival is celebrated during February), the cañada fragosa viewpoint, and the Eustaquio Miño amphitheater.

Driving 60 km south from Corrientes capital city, you’ll be amazed by the Empedrado gullies with caves and stalagmite-like formations. Visit this place on foot, by bike, or on a horse guided by local guides. This city offers accommodation and services.

End of the circuit.