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ECOLOGICAL ADVENTURE IN NORTHWESTERN ARGENTINA! Mesopotamia is an exotic region of the world, with many waterways that are home to very unique flora and fauna. We will introduce you to the region on horseback and by boat, beginning with the world-renowned Estancias, where cattle-raising is still a way of life. You will visit “Ibera Marshes,” one of the largest marshes of the world, enjoying the diversity of flora and fauna in their natural habitat. Our journey will end in Misiones, with a visit to the breathtaking Iguaçu Falls. Day 01: Arrival in Buenos Aires International Airport and transfer to local airport. Flight to Santa Fe Province and transfer by Car to Estancia La Rosita (320 km), where you can rest in the evening or join us for a moonlight ride on horseback. Dinner: Argentine-style BBQ (outdoors) Day 02: Estancia La Rosita Enjoy your day at leisure in this 120 year old hacienda. Activities: hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, helping in ranch chores, learn the basics of polo Day 03: (Lodging in Estancia San Juan Poriahu) Early in the morning we will begin our tour in 4x4 vehicles to Ibera Marshes, at the heart of Mesopotamia. We drive through 400 km of unspoiled nature until we get to our next stop, a colonial ranch of the Jesuit Missions dating back to 1638, and housing a herd of 240 horses. We enjoy lunch and a rest at the ranch and then go on a boat journey through the marshes. The group will be accompanied by wild life experts (2 hrs): Ibera marshes are an old ditch of the Parana River, now a shallow depression full of water. It is conformed by a few floating islands that move with the force of strong winds, taking along all the flora and fauna afloat. Within the ranch limits there are 245 different species of birds, and in the marshes there are over 80 variety of fish. Among other animals living in the marshes, we find the biggest heron in South America, 2 species of caymans, carpinchos (world’s largest rodent). Ibera is also shelter to the river wolf and a variety of deer. In the evening we will have another excursion into the marshes to enjoy the sights and sounds of the wildlife at night. Day 04: Option 01. Today it is a day to experience the life of the peon or gaucho, the Argentine version of the American cowboy: Learn to roundup cattle on horseback , participate in the estancia’s daily activities. Option 02: In the morning we will be riding horses in the marshes, but this time from the coastline and along wild forests. It is possible to spot monkeys and marsh deer. Transfer From San Juan Poriahu to Iguazu Falls: In the afternoon we leave Ibera behind and drive to the province of Misiones, characterized by its hills and red-colored soil. On the way, we drive through plantations of Yerba Mate and we will also go to San Ignacio’s ruins, an antique construction designed by the Jesuits and built by the Guarans (natives from the region) over 400 years ago. Accommodations: Sheraton Hotel (5-Star) Day 05: Iguazu Falls: Green Path, train ride to the Waterfalls station, upper circuit, lower circuit. We suggest you also take the Green Passport ticket that includes sailing along the Parana River, jungle drive in, and nautical adventure. Weather: Expected rain at any time, but overall rainfall is moderate at 1200mm annually. Thunderstorms are common. Day 06: We drive to the nearest airport for transfer to Buenos Aires. Rest of the day at leisure in Argentina’s capital. Lodging: Hotel Ulises (studio apartments) in the upscale Recoleta district. Day 07: Return to USA (airport transfer not included) I ncluded in price: US$ 1,620Transportation: all domestic airfares and land transport Meals: All included, with non-alcoholic beverages. Road conditions: Good, with a few dirt access roads Horses: Criollo cross-bred Saddles: Typical from Corrientes province. Rooms: SGL, DBL with private restrooms. Horseback riding ability: beginners / all levels Not Included: International airfare USA-Buenos Aires, gratuities for local guides, phone calls, laundry and incidentals, alcoholic beverages. WE OFFER DISCOUNTED AIRFARE FROM USA TO BUENOS AIRES!
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