Laguna Melincué
Come to a wetland famous for the properties of its waters and the beauty of its flamingos.
Can you imagine a journey into your wellbeing? Come to the Melincué lagoon and find a paradise declared a Ramsar site thanks to its value as a wetland. Discover its waters with healing properties, and its muds that are perfect for beauty treatments and muscle relaxation. Sail this water body and watch the islands peeking out of its surface. On one of them, the ruins of an old hotel abandoned after two floods await you.
Do you like watching local flora? Look at reed beds and totora sedge banks, chañars and espinillos. Would you like to follow the tracks of wildlife? Watch the wealth of water birds living here, and let the flocks of pink flamingos amaze you. By the lagoon, the city of Melincué, called the Capital of Thermal Tourism, is waiting for you. Did you know that here you’ll also find the magic of a casino in a natural environment? Live this experience in the province of Santa Fe.
Geographic location: Province of Santa Fe, Argentine Litoral region.
How to get there: From Buenos Aires, via Ruta Nacional 9 and Ruta Provincial 90 (362 km).
Area: 120 sq. km.
Altitude: 82 meters above sea level.
Climate: Warm and humid.
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 3 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Light, comfortable clothes, and swimsuit.