Category: Excursions

Moconá 🇦🇷

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Regular Departures: Thursday and Sunday. Starting at 7 am.
Mocona in Guaraní language: “The one who swallows everything.”

The Moconá Provincial Park is located in the east-central region of Misiones, about 337 kilometers from Posadas, capital of the province, and 320 kilometers from the city of Puerto Iguazú.

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Regular Departures: Thursday and Sunday. Starting at 7 am.
Mocona in Guaraní language: “The one who swallows everything.”

The Moconá Provincial Park is located in the east-central region of Misiones, about 337 kilometers from Posadas, capital of the province, and 320 kilometers from the city of Puerto Iguazú.

Its formation is due to a geological fault on the Uruguay River, between the mouths of the Pepirí Guazú and Yabotí streams (on the Argentine side), and the Brazilian rivers Serapiao and Calixto.

The Great Salto del Moconá, is a 3-kilometer-long canyon with waterfalls parallel to its channel.

The Moconá Falls are home to unique plant and animal species associated with the rocks, which are called the Yaboti Biosphere.
The visitor begins to enjoy nature from the start of the route that connects El Soberbio with the Moconá Provincial Park, accessing viewpoints with spectacular views, particularly the one over the Uruguay River.

Includes: Transfer hotel / Mocona / hotel.
Does not include Nautical Crossing, entrance to the park and lunch.

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Ruins of San Ignacio 🇦🇷

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Total journey of 480 km (round trip) along National Route No. 12 enjoying the landscape of the region, passing through small cities, towns and plantations, reaching the imposing Jesuit Ruins (located 240 km. From the city of Puerto Iguazu). Built in the 17th century, during the stay of the Jesuit Missionaries in this region.

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Total journey of 480 km (round trip) along National Route No. 12 enjoying the landscape of the region, passing through small cities, towns and plantations, reaching the imposing Jesuit Ruins (located 240 km. From the city of Puerto Iguazu). Built in the 17th century, during the stay of the Jesuit Missionaries in this region.

The visit is accompanied by a local guide, who will explain to the visitors the construction, life and customs of the Guarani aborigines and their catechization by the Jesuits.

On the way we visit the Precious Stone Mines in the city of Wanda. Regular departures: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday (high season). Wednesdays and Saturdays (low season). Includes transfer. Does not include income or lunch.

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Wanda Mines 🇦🇷

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Departures subject to confirmation, in the morning or in the afternoon. Includes transfer. Does not include income. It represents a route of 40 km from the city of Puerto Iguazú to the City of Colonia Wanda, on National Route No. 12.

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Departures subject to confirmation, in the morning or in the afternoon. Includes transfer. Does not include income. It represents a route of 40 km from the city of Puerto Iguazú to the City of Colonia Wanda, on National Route No. 12.

The Precious Stone mines deposit is a unique attraction, with the particularity of being in the open sky over the mighty Paraná River, with samples of agates, quartz, rock crystal, amethyst and topaz. It accompanies the landscape, covered with extensive plantations of pines, yerba mate and tea, among others, pillars of the regional economy.

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Dreamland 🇧🇷

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Dreamland – Foz do Iguaçu Park Show is a leisure and entertainment tourist complex. It has five main attractions and is expanding. In 2019 it will complete five years of joy and fun for residents and tourists from all over the world. The complex’s sixth attraction, the Harley Motor Show, is scheduled to open in December. Discover:

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DREAMLAND FOZ DO IGUAÇU PARK SHOW COMPLEX.

Dreamland – Foz do Iguaçu Park Show is a leisure and entertainment tourist complex. It has five main attractions and is expanding. In 2019 it will complete five years of joy and fun for residents and tourists from all over the world. The complex’s sixth attraction, the Harley Motor Show, is scheduled to open in December. Discover:

WAX MUSEUM

With approximately 100 statues molded in wax, the attraction offers the unique experience of meeting a replica of your favorite artist. Between the
personalities, from classic to more modern: Madonna, Neymar, Trump, Marilyn Monroe, Robert Pattinson, Lady Gaga, Jack Sparrow, Renato Aragão and much more! For children there are Peppa Pig, Smurfs, Toy Story, Homer Simpson, Shrek, among others.

If you fit in with the geek or geek audience, you will love the sets with Harry Potter, Lord Voldemort, Smigol, Stormtrooper, and Darth Vader.

DREAMS ICE BAR

Live an unforgettable glacial experience in the largest ice bar in Brazil! Inside everything is ice: from glasses and benches to decoration. Escape from the hot tropics and enjoy an icy environment that reaches -15º C in Foz doIguaçu.

It is the best? For 30 minutes you can enjoy an open bar with this alcohol from artisan cocktails made by farmers in the region.

VALLEY OF THE DINOSAURS

The giants that inhabited the Earth bring joy and a lot of fun.

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Rafain Cena Show 🇧🇷

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Dinner show in the traditional steakhouse in Foz do Iguaçu. Help yourself to delicious starters, a variety of salads and hot dishes, tasty meats served in stocks to the point of your preference and more, a dessert buffet and ice cream. During dinner, you can enjoy the Latin American Show with international artists.

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Dinner show in the traditional steakhouse in Foz do Iguaçu. Help yourself to delicious starters, a variety of salads and hot dishes, tasty meats served in stocks to the point of your preference and more, a dessert buffet and ice cream. During dinner, you can enjoy the Latin American Show with international artists.

Extensive facilities with capacity for 1200 people, central air conditioning and exclusive parking. Daily departures starting at 7:50 p.m. Hours subject to modification according to the location of the hotel. Includes transfer (round trip to hotel) and buffet dinner.

Does not include drinks.

Important: Consult the necessary documentation to cross the border.

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Macuco Safari 🇧🇷

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Located within the conservation area protected by UNESCO as a Natural Heritage of Humanity, within the Iguaçu National Park. The Macuco Safari is an incomparable boat trip that will take visitors on an exciting adventure in the Iguazú Falls, where they can enjoy all its splendor in detail, without neglecting concern and commitment to the environment.

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Located within the conservation area protected by UNESCO as a Natural Heritage of Humanity, within the Iguaçu National Park. The Macuco Safari is an incomparable boat trip that will take visitors on an exciting adventure in the Iguazú Falls, where they can enjoy all its splendor in detail, without neglecting concern and commitment to the environment.

The tour begins with electric vehicles (environment) and takes the visitor through the interior of the exuberant forest of the Iguaçu National Park along a three-kilometer track, accompanied by bilingual guides who will make the course of the route observations on the fauna and flora and curiosities about the National park. To follow the visitor will discover and also will be delighted with transparent and clear waters of the waterfall called “Salto del Macuco”.

Before reaching the dock, where the boats leave, the Macuco Safari has built a new support area for visitors, a souvenir shop and a snack. In the future, two cable cars that take passengers to the port will work. All of these changes were made with the supervision and approval of ICMBio and are designed to provide more comfort, convenience and Accessibility to all who choose to use it.

At the embarkation port it is mandatory to wear life jackets and when you get on board the twin-engine boats, with a capacity of 24 seats, you will begin the most anticipated adventure of the canyon of the falls.

Macuco Safari facilitates access with exclusive structures and services for disabled visitors. The company is committed to ensuring that visitors with special disabilities can participate in all our activities, without exception, having at their disposal adequate structures that exist today.

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Das Aves Park 🇧🇷

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The Bird Park is a private enterprise, located in one of the most beautiful regions on Av. Das Cataratas Km 17.1 near the Iguacu National Park (Brazil). Visitors have the opportunity to enter the nurseries to learn about the life of the birds. A world of colors made up of exotic and colorful tropical birds fly in spacious nurseries embedded in the lush tropical humid forest. In addition to birds, alligators, anacondas, boas, marmosets and butterflies amaze tourists.

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The Bird Park is a private enterprise, located in one of the most beautiful regions on Av. Das Cataratas Km 17.1 near the Iguacu National Park (Brazil). Visitors have the opportunity to enter the nurseries to learn about the life of the birds. A world of colors made up of exotic and colorful tropical birds fly in spacious nurseries embedded in the lush tropical humid forest. In addition to birds, alligators, anacondas, boas, marmosets and butterflies amaze tourists.

The Park offers a wide structure with a lot of comfort and practicality, favoring the ecological environment of the place. The trails of the Park offer conditions to receive people with different capacities, wheelchairs. Optional service that can be carried out after the Excursion to Brazilian Falls, departing after lunch or in the “Private” mode of transfer. In both modalities it does not include income.

Check entrance fees to Parque Das Aves.
Important: Consult the necessary documentation to cross the border.

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Brazilian Falls 🇧🇷

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Located within the Iguaçu National Park, 25 km from the center of Foz do Iguaçu (BR). With two daily departures, one in the morning from 07:30 am with return at 15:30 pm. Another departure in the afternoon at 1:30 p.m.

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Located within the Iguaçu National Park, 25 km from the center of Foz do Iguaçu (BR). With two daily departures, one in the morning from 07:30 am with return at 15:30 pm. Another departure in the afternoon at 1:30 p.m.

With return at 7:30 p.m. Approximate hours, subject to modification according to the location of the hotel, immigration procedures, others. Includes transfer (round trip to hotel) and professional guide service.

It does not include the entrance to the Iguaçu National Park.

The Park occupies an area of ​​175,000 hectares. There you will be amazed with the care, beauty and enormity of it, which houses countless species of animals and plants. Nature will welcome you with friendly butterflies that are displayed in your flight and will delight you with their colors. Given that 80% of the falls are on the Argentine side, the Brazilian Park has a single walkway of approximately 1,000 meters, from where you can enjoy the different panoramic views.

At the end of it, in front of the Floriano waterfall, there is a viewpoint that can be accessed through an elevator, from which one of the most imposing views of the Falls is obtained. Optional lunch, not included. For all excursions we recommend bringing insect repellent, slippers and comfortable clothing.

Important: Consult the necessary documentation to cross the border.

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Roots of Puerto Bemberg 🇦🇷

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2 daily departures with prior reservation.
• AM departure: from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm approx.
• PM departure: from 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm approx.
When you arrive in Puerto Bemberg, a delicious “guarapo” will be waiting for you, a native drink made from cane juice; and other flavored waters, to start savoring the customs and culture of the place. A good start to a journey rich in experiences.

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2 daily departures with prior reservation.
• AM departure: from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm approx.
• PM departure: from 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm approx.

When you arrive in Puerto Bemberg, a delicious “guarapo” will be waiting for you, a native drink made from cane juice; and other flavored waters, to start savoring the customs and culture of the place. A good start to a journey rich in experiences.

During this break, the guide will explain the importance of the Atlantic forest ecosystem that will be discovered in greater depth at the beginning of the tour. The walk starts from Posada Puerto Bemberg to La Matera where they will learn the secrets and tips of the “Jesuit mate ceremony” and how to do to achieve the richest mate; and introduction to the history of Misiones, the original peoples, the Jesuits and the yerba mate: origin and evolution.

The walk continues to the Salto Guatambú, along a jungle path for forty-five minutes. It will be an immersion in the Atlantic jungle, during which they will learn to recognize various species of flora, and to spot different birds or recognize their songs. Then we will go to the jetty to navigate the Paraná River, arriving at the fabulous Yasí Falls where we can take a spectacular bath at the foot of the waterfall.

Includes: Transfer from / to Iguazu to Bemberg
Hike
Visit to the Puerto Bemberg Reserve
Talk about natural history.
Navigation of an hour and a half approx.
Bilingual English / Spanish guide.

Recommendations: Bring identity documents, repellent, closed shoes, long pants and a bathing suit.
Obs. Navigation is subject to weather conditions.

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La Lorenza Kayak and Jungle 🇦🇷

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2 daily departures with prior reservation (confirmed post-pandemic departures)
• AM departure: from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm approx.
• PM departure: from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm approx.
A half-day ride in La Lorenza, a small private reserve just 40 km from the city of Iguazú.

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2 daily departures with prior reservation (confirmed post-pandemic departures)
• AM departure: from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm approx.
• PM departure: from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm approx.

A half-day ride in La Lorenza, a small private reserve just 40 km from the city of Iguazú.

Upon arrival, we begin a 45-minute guided walk through the jungle where we share interesting information about the natural processes that make this ecosystem so dynamic and unique. Towards the end of the trail, on the shore of a stream, the kayaks await us. The serene flow of the waters invites us to contemplate the jungle from another perspective. Rowing we look out over the imposing Paraná river and observe its agile evolution. From there it is possible to see the coast of our neighboring country, Paraguay.

We immerse ourselves in an activity of re-connection and re-encounter with nature, which asks to refine our senses. Once on dry land, we start back escorted by wealth
botany of this place. Orchids, bromeliads and birds come out to meet us. At the end of the tour, on our deck with a privileged view we will share something to eat and drink.

This exit comprises 150 meters of steep slope. Report health problems and allergies in advance. When the river is low or it has rained, the shore can be muddy and footwear is likely to get dirty. Walk NOT recommended for children under 8 years old, pregnant women, people with a physical disability. Knowing how to swim is exclusive.

It includes:
Transfer from / to Iguazu to La Lorenza.
Guide in Spanish.
Sit on top kayaks (they are double)
Gel alcohol
Food: Fried cassava / Chipitas
Drinks: Water and 1 can of beer per person.

Recommendations:
Bring identity documents, insect repellent, closed shoes, long pants and a bathing suit. In order to reduce single-use plastics we suggest you bring your reusable water bottle since you can refill it here.

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