Natural Argentina and Brazil - Buenos Aires, Ibera Wetlands, Iguazu Falls, Rio de Janeiro, Manaos and Amazonas. RipioTurismo DMC for Argentina and Brazil

1023 - Natural Argentina & Brazil Tour

15 nigths visiting Buenos Aires, Ibera Wetlands, Iguazu Falls, Rio de Janeiro and Amazonas!
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The best natural places in Argentina and Brazil!

It`s a program for nature lovers. For people looking for animal watching, birds, jungle and tropical places. It`s the best of Argentina and Brazil focusing in amazing destinations like Iguazu Falls, Ibera Wetlands and Amazonas.  Of course, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro are part of the program, that can be modified if you want. The program starts in Buenos Aires, but can run in reverse if you arrive to Rio for example. In Buenos aires you will enjoy the Tango, the cultural heritage, excellent gastronomy and warm people. Then, we will go to Ibera Wetlands in Corrientes Province, to enjoy this paradise for the local fauna and flora. In Ibera Wetlands you will find an incredible biodiversity. Next, we go to Iguazu Falls, one of the new 7-wonders of nature and declared by Unesco as a World Heritage. We visit the Argentinian and the Brazilian side, to enjoy this unique place on earth. Next destination is Rio de Janeiro, to discover the Corcovado, the Christ the Redeemer that was declares one of the new 7 wonders of the world, the Sugar Loaf, Copacabana, Ipanema, the Sambodromo, the Maracana Stadium… Finally, we go to Manaos, gate to visit and discover the incredible Amazonas, with many boat navigations and activitiesin the jungle. It`s an amazing tour for nature lovers!

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Itinerary

Day 1

BUENOS AIRES: Arrival to the capital city

Welcome to Buenos Aires, the vibrant capital city of Argentina and one of South America’s most significant cities! Upon arriving at Ministro Pistarini International Airport, also known as Ezeiza, you’ll be ready to dive into the European charm of its architecture, rich history, lively tango scene, fantastic cuisine, and the warmth of the local people, affectionately called “Porteños.” You’ll spend 3 nights in this captivating city, with the first day set aside for relaxation. However, if you’re eager to start exploring right away, check out our optional tours listed below. We offer a range of activities suited to all types of travelers.

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La Boca, Buenos Aires

Day 2

BUENOS AIRES: City Tour & Dinner Tango Show

After breakfast, embark on a 4-hour city tour to experience the best of Buenos Aires. Known for its European influence, the city’s architecture reflects its rich past when Argentina was one of the world’s leading nations.

The tour includes stops at several iconic areas:

  • La Boca: Famous for Caminito and the Boca Juniors Stadium, known as “La Bombonera.”
  • San Telmo: A traditional area where you can visit the famous San Telmo Fair on Sundays, showcasing intriguing antiques.
  • Plaza de Mayo: Home to the Government House “Casa Rosada,” the Cabildo, the Cathedral, and rich historical sites.
  • Obelisk and 9 de Julio Avenue: Major landmarks in the city.
  • Colon Theatre: One of the world’s most prestigious opera houses. You can opt for a guided tour, but be sure to purchase tickets in advance. Contact us for more details.

The tour will also take you through the neighborhoods of Recoleta, Palermo, and Puerto Madero—a revitalized dockside area known for its excellent gastronomy. Here, you can end your tour with a delightful lunch and savor local cuisine.

After the tour, enjoy the city at your leisure. Consider visiting the Colon Theatre with a Walking Tour or taking an excursion to the Tigre Delta. In the evening, optional activities include an exciting Tango Show or a Buenos Aires by Night tour before returning to your hotel to rest for the next day’s adventures. Check out our options below.

Day 3

BUENOS AIRES: Enjoying the countryside. Visit to an estancia in the Pampas

Following breakfast, we’ll head to the Pampas for a visit to a traditional estancia (farm). This classic excursion, often referred to as “Fiesta Gaucha,” offers a taste of local traditions. Enjoy a memorable “Asado Criollo” (barbecue), horse riding, and a traditional folklore show. After an included lunch, watch a gaucho demonstration with horse activities known as Carreras de Sortijas.

We’ll return to the hotel around 5 PM, giving you some free time to relax or explore optional activities listed below.

In the evening, you have more free time to choose from our available activities. Check out the options below.

Day 4

BUENOS AIRES: Good bye to the big city

After breakfast, enjoy some free time until your transfer to the local airport for your flight or to the pier for your next destination. For more details on optional excursions, see the list below.

IBERA WETLANDS: Arrival to the paradise

Pick up from Posadas Airport and transfer to Aguapé Lodge in the heart of the Iberá Wetlands. Upon arrival, check in and settle into your accommodation. The Iberá Wetlands, the second-largest freshwater reservoir in South America after the Pantanal in Brazil, boast incredible biodiversity. After check-in, enjoy some leisure time with activities such as canoeing, kayaking, or mountain biking. Dinner.

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Day 5

IBERA WETLANDS: Outdoors activities to enjoy the nature!

After breakfast, embark on a day full of outdoor adventures to explore the local fauna and flora. Begin with an exciting wildlife watching tour on a motorboat, where you might spot capybaras, alligators, marsh deer, neotropical otters, and over 350 bird species. Our local guide will be with you throughout the journey. Enjoy lunch with a view overlooking the blue lagoon. Afterward, relax at the swimming pool or take some free time. In the afternoon, indulge in a tea service followed by a short trek through the forest along an interpretive path, where our guide will help identify native flora. Continue with more wildlife watching, including howler monkeys, capybaras, and gray brocket deer. Participate in a birdwatching activity. Optional: Experience a short horseback ride guided by local experts, exploring palm clusters with excellent bird-watching opportunities. Dinner at Aguapé Lodge.

 

 

Day 6

IBERA WETLANDS: another day to enjoy the nature!

After breakfast, embark on an excursion by motorboat to explore the Miriñay River’s unique wildlife. This area, wilder and rougher than the previous day’s excursion, is home to larger marsh deer and caimans, including nesting caimans with their eggs during the incubating season. It’s also a prime birdwatching location. Return to Aguapé Lodge for lunch and enjoy some relaxation time at the swimming pool. In the afternoon, choose from various activities:

  • Canoeing Excursions: Join a local guide for a canoeing adventure. Medium-level canoeing explores the west coast of the lake towards the Miriñay spring, with a snack aboard and a return at sunset. High-level canoeing takes you along the “Paso Claro” coast with a stop by the gallery forest, a picnic by the shore, and a sunset return.
  • Bicycle Ride: Explore the area on a mountain bike, riding through Colonia Carlos Pellegrini’s streets, passing old thatched huts, or visiting the Center of Interpretation across the Bayley Bridge, three kilometers from the lodge.

Dinner at Aguapé Lodge, featuring a traditional “asado” (barbecue).

 

Day 7

IBERA WETLANDS: Good bye nature!

After breakfast, transfer to Posadas for lunch. You may then continue your journey to Iguazu Falls or be transferred to Posadas Airport.

 

IGUAZU FALLS: Arrival to Iguazu & check in

Arrive at Iguazu (Puerto Iguazu or Foz do Iguaçu, depending on your flight). Welcome to one of South America’s most incredible natural wonders! Iguazu Falls, recently named one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a must-see when visiting Argentina or Brazil.

Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for check-in and some well-deserved rest. Enjoy your free time—relax by the pool or explore the city at your leisure.

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Day 8

IGUAZU FALLS: The Argentinian Side. Enjoying the falls

After breakfast, get ready for an unforgettable excursion! Iguazu Falls is a truly unique destination, brimming with natural beauty. A guide will transfer you to Parque Nacional Iguazu on the Argentine side of the falls. The park features up to 8 kilometers of trails to explore, including three main circuits: the Upper Circuit, the Lower Circuit, and the trail to the magnificent Devil’s Throat, complete with the Ecological Train of the Jungle. The Devil’s Throat, with its 80-meter high waterfalls cascading into a narrow gorge, boasts the largest flow of any waterfall in the world—an awe-inspiring sight!

You can also choose from a variety of optional activities. See the options below for more details. After your park visit, you’ll return to the hotel.

Day 9

IGUAZU FALLS: The Brazilian Side, a unique panoramic view of the falls

After breakfast, we’ll head to the Brazilian side of the falls. Parque Nacional do Iguaçu offers a different perspective with a scenic bus ride through the jungle and a stunning panoramic view of the falls from a 1,500-meter trail and an elevator. The views are spectacular, so be sure to have your camera ready for countless unforgettable photos!

This half-day tour can be combined with optional activities such as a visit to Parque Das Aves (Bird Park) or the Itaipu Dam. You can also add some adventure activities to your visit. Check out the options below.

Day 10

IGUAZU FALLS: Good bye to the falls

After breakfast, enjoy some free time before your transfer to the local airport for your flight to the next destination.

RIO DE JANEIRO

Arrive at Rio de Janeiro airport and transfer to your hotel. Founded in 1565, Rio de Janeiro is one of South America’s most captivating cities. With its warm people, vibrant culture, stunning beaches, and breathtaking landscapes, Rio is a must-see destination. After checking in at the hotel, you’ll have free time to rest. If you’re an early arrival and eager to explore, consider choosing from the list of activities available below.

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Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Day 11

RIO DE JANEIRO: City Tour with Sugar Loaf

After breakfast, we’ll begin our first exploration of the Cidade Maravilhosa, or “Wonderful City” in Portuguese. Our tour starts with panoramic views of the beaches, followed by a visit to the Metropolitan Cathedral for some great photo opportunities and a bit of city history. Next, we’ll take the cable car to the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain. Be prepared to capture stunning panoramic views of Guanabara Bay, the surrounding beaches, Niteroi, and the Santa Cruz Fortress. After spending about 45 minutes on the hill, we’ll continue our tour, crossing the Santa Barbara Tunnel to see downtown Rio and then heading to the Sambodromo, the famous venue for Rio’s Carnival, the city’s biggest annual event.

Return to the hotel and enjoy free time for lunch. Since it’s a half-day excursion, you can choose from the activities listed below to enjoy the rest of your afternoon and evening in Rio de Janeiro.

 

 

Day 12

RIO DE JANEIRO: Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer

After breakfast, we’ll embark on our second tour of Rio de Janeiro, featuring the iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue, recently named one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Located atop Corcovado Mountain, known for its distinctive shape, this statue was completed in 1926 and was a significant engineering feat. It remains a top attraction, drawing over 300,000 visitors each year. From the summit, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of downtown Rio and the southern area, perfect for memorable photos.

Following our visit to the statue, we’ll explore Tijuca Forest, a natural boundary that divides the city. This park boasts over 3,000 plant species, hundreds of bird varieties, and remarkable biodiversity. Without the forest, the city’s temperature might rise by approximately two degrees Celsius. The tour includes Corcovado Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, Tijuca Forest, the Chinese View, Taunay’s Waterfalls, and the Visitor Center.

Return to the hotel and enjoy free time for lunch. As this is another half-day trip, you can relax on the beach or consider adding some of our optional tours for a delightful afternoon and evening with interesting dinners and shows.

 

Day 13

RIO DE JANEIRO: Good bye cidade maravilhosa!

After breakfast, enjoy some free time until your transfer to the airport. If your flight is scheduled for the afternoon or evening, you can choose from the optional activities listed below to make the most of your last day in Rio.

Goodbye, Rio de Janeiro!

MANAOS: Arrival to the gate to Amazonas!

Welcome to Manaus! Upon arrival at Manaus Airport, you’ll be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure—relax at the hotel or start exploring the city on your own.

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Day 14

MANAOS: Visiting the city

After breakfast, we’ll depart from our selected hotels for a journey of 18 km to the port of Manaus, where our tour begins. Located in the heart of the city, we’ll start with a visit inside the port. Next, we’ll make a brief stop in front of the Black River Palace, the official seat of the State Government and a stunning example of Manaus’s golden period architecture.
Our next stop is the Indian Museum, run by the Salesian Congregation. This museum offers a fascinating insight into the traditions and customs of indigenous peoples, featuring a collection of over four thousand pieces from various tribes that have inhabited the region over the years. The exhibits include household utensils, musical instruments, ornaments, and weapons.
We’ll then take an external visit to the Amazon’s Palace of Justice, a building commissioned by Governor Eduardo Ribeiro. Inspired by French and neoclassical styles, this building has been repurposed as a cultural center.
Finally, we’ll visit the Amazon Theater, inaugurated in 1896, and one of Manaus’s main tourist attractions. This iconic theater symbolizes the city’s golden period before returning to your hotel.

Day 15

MANAOS: Enjoing the jungle

After breakfast, we’ll leave our hotel and head to the Tropical Hotel pier, where we’ll board a speedboat to Lake Acajatuba. Here, you’ll have the chance to see and even feed the Amazon’s freshwater dolphins—a truly unique and unforgettable experience. These pink dolphins are known for their intelligence and friendliness, making your interaction with them even more special. During the return trip, enjoy the beautiful scenery along the banks of the Amazon River, with opportunities to spot various bird species and other wildlife. Return to the hotel.

Day 16

MANAUS: Goodbye Amazonas!

Check out and transfer to the airport.

Add a wonderful Iberostar Amazon Cruise to explore the Negro River and the Amazon Rainforest!

Goodbye, Amazonas!

End of our services. We can personalize your program, by adding or deleting nights, add new destinations, or make any necessary change. Just let us know. Optional activities you can see below each day, are just suggested options. You can add any of these activities to your quotation, or ask for any other available in each destination.

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Enjoy Peninsula Valdes! Gate to the incredible sealife where whales and penguins are the main attraction. But you can also see birds, sealions, sea elephants, orcas, dolphins and more. You can also visit Gaiman a welsh colony and taste the typical tea, and visit the most important museum of dinosaurs in South America!

DAY 1 – Arrival to Trelew, transfer to Puerto Madryn. See whales and carves from the coast!
DAY 2 – Visit Peninsula Valdes, Puerto Piramides and enjoy whale watching
DAY 3 – Visit an incredible colony with more than 500.000 penguins during summer season
DAY 4 – Enjoy Gaiman, a welsh tea and the MEF Museum to see dinosaurs! and Good bye Peninsula Valdes!

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Enjoy this incredible natural place with our 3-night program to visit Fernando de Noronha

DAY 1 – Arrival to Fernando de Noronha
DAY 2 – Enjoy the Atalaia, Baia do Sueste and Praia do Leao
DAY 3 – Enjoy many activities available
DAY 4 – Good bye Fernando de Noronha!

It`s just a suggested program, we can make any change you need!

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