Puerto Iguazú
Enjoy Jardín de los Picaflores, the Güirá Ogá shelter, the ice bar, and more opportunities for adventure.
Geographic location: Province of Misiones, Litoral region of Argentina.
How to get there: By air, to Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport. By land, via Ruta Nacional 14. The city is well connected by bus to all the country.
Area: 759 sq km
Climate: Tropical.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 5 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: take mosquito repellent and a waterproof jacket, due to the probability of tropical rains.
Do you know the city of Puerto Iguazú? Next to it, not only one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Iguazú Falls, is waiting for you: here you’ll also find another natural show: Jardín de los Picaflores [the Humming Birds’ Garden]. Discover its charm. Watch these birds fly freely as they feed on flowers, fruits, and seeds, in a native flora environment. Listen to their wings flapping, watch the color of their feathers and the length of their beaks.
Do you want more action in the Misiones jungle? Visit the Güirá Ogá shelter, "The House of Birds." Explore the trails in this center devoted to wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and breeding, where endangered birds, mammals, and reptiles live. And to round off your adventure, live a frozen experience in a tropical area: visit a bar built with ice walls, armchairs, and furniture. Enjoy it all in the province of Misiones.