Category: Other Activities Esteros

Argentina is a vast territory with distinctly unique cultural variations that extend beyond specific provincial boundaries. These cultural differences are the foundation for shaping day-to-day activities and life. Corrientes Province is located in northeastern Argentina. Together with Formosa and Misiones Provinces, the southern part of Brazil and most of Paraguay it makes-up the Guarani Native… Continue reading Northeast Argentinian Culture

When you arrive at the wetlands you’ll immediately realize that this is the perfect location for eco-tourism. This is a vast area of 1,300,000 hectares of channels and lagoons teaming with exotic wildlife and more than 300 bird species. We’ll depart the lodge in the early morning via 4×4 vehicles and proceed to the dock… Continue reading Eco-tours

The Mburucuyá National Park is located in Mburucuyá, Corrientes Province, only one hours drive north from La Alondra Lodge. This area is 17,086 hectares and part of the Esteros del Iberá Eco-Region. Various trails provide the perfect place for easy hiking (two or three hours) and excellent photo opportunities. The park is filled with easy-to-observe… Continue reading Mburucuyá National Park Hike

A cooking class, with a local chef or family, is a great way to experience a different aspect of Guarani culture. Spend the day learning about local cuisine and traditional receipts. With Guarani origins, but influenced by the Spanish during the Jesuit missions (1600s), this cuisine is rooted in basic ingredients. Staples including corn, cassava,… Continue reading Local Cooking Class

Back in the day, the Estereros (people who live in the ‘esteros’) used to travel to town to sell hides or buy provisions. In order to get there “Paisano’s” had to cross the numerous waterways and channels while carrying all their merchandise. To accomplish this they would dismount from their horse, take it by the… Continue reading Swimming the wetlands with horses

Horses and horseback riding play an important part in Argentine history and culture. Gauchos are the Argentinean equivalent of the cowboy and in Corrientes Province they are referred to as “mencho’s: Originally they worked at the Jesuit missions where they were valued for their loyalty and skill at completing rural tasks. Their importance to the… Continue reading Horseback riding

We will travel 15 miles from Concepcion to Puerto “Juli Cué”. Here we’ll board our canoes and navigate the paths of the Carambola Place. We will follow the same path that the original “mariscadores” used years ago. Mariscadores, unlike the gauchos, lived independent lives in the marsh fishing and hunting with their wooden canoes. The… Continue reading Experience the Mariscador lifestyle

If your adventurous spirit yearns for a unique experience with nature then a kayak trip through the Ibera Marsh should be seriously considered. This will give you a new dimension to view the areas birdlife, wildlife and biodiversity. This can be done as either a day or two day outing with an overnight at our… Continue reading Kayaking the Ibera wetlands