Package Ibera wetlands / Esteros del Ibera: Special offer for accommodation all inclusive.
14.10.07
4 night hotel
accommodation in room
with private bathroom and
view to lake Ibera and
the marsh:
4 meals per
day (16 meals totally) in
the panoramic lodge res
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Esteros del Iberá
is the place for adventurers and nature lovers!
Boat Safaris:
On the lake Iberá you can take morning,
sunset and night safaris.
Swamp deer, capybaras, caimans, giant otters
and birds can be observed all year round.
While the boat glides silently between the
floating vegetation, the proximity of wild
habitants is just the beginning of the adventure.
We head off from the footbridge of Irupé
Lodge by boat and accompanied by
a local wildlife expert who
shows us the changing landscapes that surprise
us with swimming capybaras, grazing swamp
deer in this wide range of different green.
While observing the majestic caimans we can
hear their rhythmic breathing. A few steps
on the floating green mattress bring us close
to a colourful bird picking
insects from the back of a chewing capybara.
When the sun is about to dive into the endless
horizon, water and sky are gleaming in intensive
red and gold. This perfect demonstration of
Mother Nature overwhelms
our senses and finds an eternal place in our
memory.
Horseback riding and horse-drawn carriage
trips:
Sitting astride a horse,
you’re sure to get a different view
of the marshland and its
surroundings. In the company of your guide
you will find trails through palm tree forests
and past the sparkling water of the lake.
You get to know the village of Pellegrini,
its adobe houses, sandy roads
and friendly people. Horseback riding
and horse-drawn carriages are still the traditional
way of getting around, even in the 21st century.
We have horses suitable for
beginners and aspiring gauchos
for either a relaxing or an exciting ride.
Camping on farms on our overnight
rides, you will feel like
a real gaucho, an Argentine
cowboy.
Hikes, treks and walks:
On foot is the best way to discover the tiny
details of the intact nature
of Iberá. Have a look
at endangered plants, colourful butterflies
and, with a bit of luck, the howling monkeys
will show you their babies. On a stroll through
the village’s unpaved streets you will
get an idea of Argentina’s
rural life and you might exchange a few words
with Pellegrini’s friendly
people. We offer hikes of 2 hours up to 2
days.
Bird watching:
Thanks to Iberá’s being the home
to over 350 species of birds, Colonia
Carlos Pellegrini is a must for any
professional ornithologist
or hobby birder. The ecological
hunt with binoculars and camera begins right
in our garden along the lakeshore. The birdwatchers
will find aquatic birds as
well as birds that prefer
the subtropical forests and
the humid pampas. Several
species are endemic or endangered.
Fishing: Corrientes River is the only
outlet of the marshlands of Iberá.
Known for its wealth of fish, fly fishermen
arrive from all over the world. Fly-fishing
excursions are organized privately
(a maximum of two passengers per boat) and
with a professional guide. The ideal months
for fly-fishing are from
January to March. For amateur fishermen we
offer fishing on the Iberá
Lake all year round. You’ll
have the opportunity of catching a piranha
and having a look into the armed mouth of
this famous fish. Respecting the environment,
all the fishing excursions
are based on the “catch and
release” system without exception.
Snorkelling:
Visitors who prefer to watch the fish in their
natural environment can go
for a swim with our snorkelling
gear. Surrounded by curious piranhas, this
is a diving excursion for
adventurers with steel nerves. The Iberá
Lake has a maximum depth of 3.5 meters
which is ideal for snorkelling.
The under water visibility is very good and
the water temperatures are pleasant from October
to April.
Farm visits:
The area of Colonia Carlos Pellegrini
is mainly pasture land with large horse
and cattle breeding farms.
A visit brings you close to the life and habits
of the farmers. Enjoy a traditional barbecue
known for its delicious meat cooked over a
fire by the gauchos, the
Argentine cowboys: A day
in the life of a gaucho!
A day in the countryside:
Early in the morning we drive to a small village
in the middle of nowhere. Our local guide
Chachito and his horses will
take us on a unique and adventurous
trip to several little farmhouses;
places you only get to on horseback
or on foot. The hospitable families will give
us an idea of how they live and they will
cook a tasty dish for us. We observe their
daily work with the animals and give them
a hand. We’ll see that the traditional
handicrafts are still practised. On the way
back, Vizcachas, wild Ñandus (austrich),
burrowing owls and other pampas birds
accompany us. This day-trip
is also very nice for hikers
or by horse-drawn carriage.
