Ibera wetlands & Impenetrable National Park

The Ibera wetlands are one of Argentina’s best destinations for wildlife spotting.

They are currently the focus of several re-wilding projects, including one aimed at reintroducing a population of jaguars. They are also home to otters, caimans, owler monkeys and a plethora of bird species. The area is remote and can be reached from Posadas airport with a long transfer or a short journey in a small plane. It combines well with a stay in Iguazu and accommodation is in working estancias.

The Impenetrable National Park (Parque Nacional El Impenetrable) is a vast protected area in Chaco, Argentina, covering 128,000 hectares of dense dry forest. Established in 2014, it is a fairly new tourist  destination with accommodation at Los Palmares Glamping, offering luxury African safari-style tents from where you can take outings to a remote and still quite undiscovered region. The park preserves a critical part of the Gran Chaco ecosystem, home to diverse wildlife, including jaguars, giant anteaters, tapirs, and peccaries. The park’s name reflects its rugged, thorny vegetation, making access difficult. It is a haven for ecotourism, offering birdwatching, hiking, and wildlife tracking experiences. Conservation efforts focus on protecting endangered species and supporting local communities. As Argentina’s largest national park in the Chaco region, it plays a key role in biodiversity preservation.

Whether you choose the Ibera or the Impenetrable, you will be rewarded with an outstanding nature and wildlife experience. In order to make the most of such journeys, we recommend a minimum of 3 nights at each destination.