Atlantic Rainforest

Misiones

The Misiones jungle is home to the natural region with the greatest biodiversity in Argentina.

Touring this region is connecting the power of the Iguazú Falls with the magic of the jungle, meeting unique animals and plants, crossing red dirt roads, bathing in rivers and waterfalls, and discovering towns and communities where surprising languages and traditions merge.

The must-sees

Iguazú National Park

Yabotí and Moconá

Salto Encantado

Urugua-í and Andresito

Teyú Cuaré

Jesuit Missions of the Guaraní People

Posadas

Discover

Although many people only visit the Iguazú Falls, the Atlantic Rainforest natural region has much more to offer. Posadas and Puerto Iguazú are the main gateways to this experience and can be the start –or the end–of different circuits connecting more than one attraction. You can also choose a single attraction and enjoy it thoroughly.

Puerto Iguazú
It is the gateway to Iguazú National Park and the breathtaking Iguazú Falls. It is also the starting point for you to discover the rainforest along Scenic Route 101 and Urugua-í Provincial Park, one of the most beautiful and picturesque areas in the province. The Andresito region invites you to unveil public and private nature reserves with accommodation and activities in the rainforest.

Posadas
In the south of Misiones, the provincial capital city is an excellent place to begin your circuits, or to end your trip enjoying its beautiful waterfront and beaches. From here, you can set off to discover the south of the province, the history of the first inhabitants in the Jesuit missions and Teyú Cuaré Provincial Park with its rock walls that fall vertically into the Paraná River.

Other towns and cities
El Soberbio is the departure point to the magnificent Yabotí Biosphere Reserve, the imposing Moconá Falls and the breathtaking Scenic Route 2, which runs parallel to the Uruguay River. Aristóbulo del Valle is great for you to discover Salto Encantado Provincial Park. Most of these towns have beaches and waterfalls for you to enjoy.

How to get there and move around
There are flights and coach services from several parts of the country to Posadas and Puerto Iguazú. From both cities you can continue by coach or car to almost any destination within the province. There is a vast road network that makes it possible to connect several destinations in the same trip.

Access to some attractions is via dirt roads that can become impassable with rain: always check before travelling.

How to get there and move around

There are flights and coach services from several parts of the country to Posadas and Puerto Iguazú. From both cities you can continue by coach or car to almost any destination within the province. There is a vast road network that makes it possible to connect several destinations in the same trip.

Access to some attractions is via dirt roads that can become impassable with rain: always check before travelling.

Where to stay

Posadas, Aristóbulo del Valle, El Soberbio and Puerto Iguazú are the most visited cities and offer different accommodation options. In the smaller towns, the alternatives are more limited. If you are looking for a unique and particular experience, rainforest lodges, surrounded by nature and with full amenities and services, are typical of Misiones. Some protected areas have campsites.

When to go

All year round. From October to March, it is usually very hot. From May to August, it is cooler, so include warm clothing in your luggage. Rains are frequent and abundant: always have a raincoat at hand.

More information: Link to CLIMOGRAPH AND NATURE'S CALENDAR.

Remember

If you are travelling by car, always observe maximum speeds, especially within protected areas. Every year many animals, including endangered species such as the jaguar, are run over. Drive slowly, enjoy the scenery and avoid accidents.

Some trails are only accessible by 4x4 wheel-drive vehicles; find out whether your vehicle is suitable, especially on rainy days.

The forest is home to plenty of insects, including mosquitoes. Use repellent and, if possible, trousers and long-sleeved shirts.

Do not forget to carry water, sunscreen and a hat.