What to do in Ibera Wetlands?
If you decided to arrive to Ibera Wetlands, I`m sure you are a nature lover. This amazing place covers and area of 13.000 square kilometers, with wamps, lagoons, lakes, and bogs with the most diverse array of wildlife in the country. It`s an amazing place. There are an incredible diversity of fauna, so you can expect to see alligators, deers, giant otter, countless capybara or even anaconda and monkeys. It`s a wonderful place for bird watching, with more than 350 different species!
If you want to explore at your own, you can rent a kayak. Obviously, you won’t see as much wildlife this way, but it’s still a nice experience for those who really wish to get away from it all. If you really want to see the fauna, you have to book an excursion with guide, and see the amazing fauna by boat. These small boats (called lanchas) tours takes aproximately 1:30 to 2:00 hours, and you will be surprised to see an incredible numbers of animals and very close. Be ready to take unique photos! There are some self guided trails too, to visit the reserva provincial.
Another great alternative is to take a horseback riding tour through the forests and swamps that are scattered throughout the park. You have to book this activity with a local guide which means they are suitable for both expert and beginner riders alike.
Kayak in Ibera Wetlands
You can rent kayaks and enjoy the incredible marshes, you will see the incredible caimans very close! It`s an amazing experience. You also will see capibaras, birds and some snakes. There are some guided tours, but you can explore the marshes at your own if you want.
Horseback Riding in Ibera Wetlands
May be one of the most popular activities, to enjoy the area is a horseback riding. Usually, an expert guide will escort you to discover the fauna of the area. If you choose the horseback riding at sunset, you will be surprised with the beautiful peace in the area.
Birdwatching in Ibera Wetlands
It`s a great place for birds lovers. The area offers the incredible number of 350 different species of birds, that can be seen from September to April. There are different circuits designed by professional birders, for that it`s a good idea to book a birdwatching tour. Some of the birds you can see in the wetlands are: the Ñandu or Greater, the Red winged, the Spotted, Least or M aca Gris, White -Tufted, Pied-billed, the Maca Grande, and Aninga, the Neotropic or Bigua, Garza Mora or White-necked, Rufescent, Whistling, Snowy, Cattle, Pinnated, and more.Take a look to the list in the same section of Ibera Wetlands.
Trekking in Ibera Wetlands
There are good trekking trails to enjoy the incredible nature of Ibera Wetlands. A good idea is to book a tour with an expert guide that will escort you to see the fauna and discover the area walking through the native forest, watching closely but without disturbing the fauna. A walking tour is very important to get immersed into the wetlands!
Boat navigations in Ibera Wetlands
May be the best way to explore the area and enjoy the local fauna. The boat navigations starts early in the morning, and navigate through amazing places that are unreachable by land. You will see the aquatic vegetation, and the true inhabitants of the marshes. Capibaras, marsh deers, otters, broad snouted caimans, yacare caimans, and an incredible number of aquatic birds. It`s a great adventure to enjoy the wetlands.
