Ecoposada del Estero
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The Ecolodge in the Iberá Wetlands and the Private Nature Reserve Cambá Trapo
The Ecolodge in the Colonia Carlos Pellegrini at Lake Iberá is complemented by the Private Nature Reserve, Cambá Trapo. For those who enjoy the outdoors and horse-riding, they own a herd of tame horses. Bicycles and kayaks are also available for their guests. |
Each cabin has two rooms with a capacity for 4 guests. They are raised off the ground in order to facilitate a better view of the marsh which is at the edge of the property. They are rustic, but comfortable. Each room has a private bathroom, a ceiling fan, and electric heating. Each cabin has a private deck with a view of the Marsh. The cabins are separate from the main building. One of the rooms has been adapted for special needs. There is also a 9x4 meter swimming pool with sundeck at the edge of the marsh. A long wooden walk-way reaches into the marsh. The panoramic look-out and hide provides for an excellent view of the marsh, Lake Iberá and the hundreds of birds that inhabit the property.
The restaurant area also has a living-room with fireplace, satellite TV, and DVD player with DVDs on cultural and nature themes. They have a library with diverse books for the use of their guests, as well as a WiFi zone for using portable computer devices. The multi-use patio is panoramic with hammocks that invite you to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. Each corner is different, spacious, exclusive and inviting. The menu consists of delicious home-made organic meals: desserts, pastas and artisan breads, sweets, and jams from seasonal fruits. They also offer delicious grilled meat, organic vegetables from local gardens and special menus for celiacs and vegetarians. On the hottest days you can taste exquisite regional cuisine on the patio of the restaurant, while enjoying the exceptional view of the marsh, native forest, hundreds of birds, the sunrise and the sunset. Among the activities that they offer you will find: use of horses for guided horse-rides through the marsh and the palm forest; special vehicles for touring the outdoors and going on night safaris; a day trip to Cambá Trapo with hiking, horse rides; boat trips on the lake; kayaks and bicycles for personal use. Getting there:
Using public transport 1 - From any part of the country it is possible to take the long-distance bus to the city of Mercedes, Corrientes. From Buenos Aires the companies that serve Mercedes are Flechabus, Rápido Tata o Águila Dorada. They leave Retiro at around 21:00. From Rosario the companies that serve Mercedes are Nuevo Expreso San José and they leave in the afternoon. 2- To get to Colonia Carlos Pellegrini from Mercedes (120km) the following possibilities exist (prices in Argentine pesos and are subject to changes. Ask for the updated information before quoting any service): a)Everyday buses: Door-to-door service. We can help you book these buses but the services must be paid in pesos upon arrival to the driver. This is a 19 seat Sprinter bus. The cost is USD 25 per person. MERCEDES-PELLEGRINI: They leave Mercedes at 8am or 12pm from Monday through Friday (3 hour trip ). On Saturdays they leave at 9am. There is no service on Sundays. PELLEGRINI-MERCEDES: They leave Carlos Pellegrini to Mercedes from Monday through Saturdays at 4am and 2pm. There is no service on Sundays. Private transport: There are many alternatives that we could help you arrange. The services must be paid in pesos upon arrival to the driver. The vehicle can be waiting for you at the bus station and will take you directly to Colonia Carlos Pellegrini. MERCEDES- PELLEGRINI The cost of the trip is approximately USD 118 per trip (up to 4 people). 3- Flying. There are flights with Aerolineas Argentinas between Buenos Aires and Posadas. To complete this trip it is necessary to arrange a private transfer from Posadas to Pellegrini (250 km) in a 4x4 truck with space for 4 people. POSADAS-PELLEGRINI The cost of the trip is approximately USD 300 per trip (up to 4 people). This value doesn´t include VAT.- 4. Getting there by car There are two ways to access Colonia Carlos Pellegrini by car. From the south via Mercedes which is located 700km from Buenos Aires on the RN14 highway. Drive up to Cuatro Bocas on the RN14 highway and then take RP119 to Mercedes. From Mercedes travel 115km on RP 40 to Carlos Pellegrini. This route is under construction and very busy. The first 35km are paved, the next 85km are gravel road which can still be crossed under rainy conditions. The last 40km section is considered to be panoramic and will never be paved due to the viewing of abundant fauna endemic to the marsh that can be seen along this stretch. This is part of the Nature Reserve Ibera and should be travelled in a relaxed manner and considered part of your vacation. The northern access to Carlos Pellegrini consists of 140km from Santo Tomé along RP40, which is a sand road. This can only be travelled when it is not raining, and in a 4x4 vehicle. We recommend that you fill up your tank in Mercedes or Virasoro (as the case may be), since there are no gas (petrol) pumps in Pellegrini. Important: When it rains there are parts of the road that become very muddy and can only be crossed in a 4x4 vehicle, so check with us for road information if it is raining. For those coming in a normal car, we recommend parking your car in Mercedes and taking one of the transport options mentioned above. ** There is no cell phone (mobile) signal along the route. ** There are no banks or bank machines in Colonia Carlos Pellegrini You will be visiting a natural area protected by park rangers. In Colonia Carlos Pellegrini, 90% of the population is dedicated to tourism and so you can expect to feel welcome wherever you go. More than 30,000 tourists visit the park annually – sufficient people to ensure that you will feel comfortable and trusting, but a small enough number to ensure that the area remains well protected. Their project has three strategic pillars they are profoundly proud of:
1. The Ecolodge: a tourist inn that offers full-service packages all year round in a sustainable and ecological way. 2. The Nature Reserve Cambá Trapo (together with the Azara Natural History Foundation) where flora and fauna are conserved. This includes pastures of native grasses for feeding cattle (a program of Grass fed Beef with the Wildlife Foundation and Aves Argentinas). 3. A Social Responsibility Program promoting environmental education within the community with different activities throughout the year in Iberá and elsewhere in the country. The Eco Taller Timbo is a bilingual Environmental Education School that they founded, where local kids can learn about nature in English language. "We had an amazing time at Ecoposada thank you, and booked to stay an extra day we loved it so much." Shannon |
Recommended Packages
The recommended packages are designed according to how best to take advantage of your time in the wetlands. They recommend staying at least for 2 nights due to distances. Further down you will find information about how to make the most of your visit to the Iberá Nature Reserve. The excursions schedule may change its order. Program for 2 nights Day 1: Afternoon check-in. Lodging and tea-time snack. Evening: Evening walk to watch nocturnal fauna. Supper Day 2: Breakfast. Morning: boat trip across the Iberá lake and along the Corrientes stream. Lunch. Afternoon: guided walk through the forest to observe Black Howler Monkeys, Gray Brocket Deer, Capybaras. Visit the Interpretive Center. Tea-time snack. Supper. Day 3: Morning: Breakfast. Check-out 10 a.m. Program for 3 nights
Day 1: Afternoon check-in. Lodging and tea-time snack. Evening: Evening walk to watch nocturnal fauna. Supper Day 2: Breakfast. Morning: boat trip across the Iberá lake and along the Corrientes stream. Lunch. Afternoon: guided walk through the forest to observe Black Howler Monkeys. Visit the Interpretive Center. Tea-time snack. Supper. Day 3: Morning: Breakfast. Visit the Cambá Trapo Nature Reserve and Gaucho life. Lunch. Afternoon: kayak trip along the edge of the Lake Iberá. Tea-time snack. Supper. Day 4: Breakfast. Check-out 10 a.m. Program for 4 nights
Day 1 through 3: identical to the program for 3 nights Day 4: Breakfast. Morning: Horseride through the Palm forest along the edge of the Iberá lake and marsh. Excellent bird-watching opportunity. Lunch. Tea-time snack. Evening: evening vehicle safari. Supper. Day 5: Breakfast. Check-out 10 a.m. Program for 5 nights
Day 1 through 4: identical to program for 4 nights. Day 5: Breakfast. Morning: hike along the Los Cerritos trail. Lunch. Afternoon: Boat trip to Miriñay stream. Evening: Barbeque with Chamamé music. Day 6: Breakfast. Check-out 10 a.m.
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