Ibera Wetlands

Estancia Rincon del Socorro is a charming, luxury eco-lodge and former cattle ranch nestled in 12,000 hectares of vibrant lake, marsh and gallery forest. Dating back to 1896, the lodge was purchased by ecologist and philanthropist Douglas Tompkins in the late 90’s to spearhead a conservation project aiming to extend and upgrade the Ibera Natural Reserve within a new Ibera National Park. The lodge retains the estancia’s original character with unobtrusive outbuildings dotted throughout the...

Centered around a historic estancia and former cattle ranch dating back to 1868, Puerto Valle has been beautifully refurbished and sits at the heart of a magnificent 14 hectare private park, home to native and exotic species. The hotel offers fully inclusive stays with daily excursions into the Ibera wetlands accompanied by expert naturalist guides. Each day, guests can hike, ride, fish and take boat trips to experience the magnificent wildlife which boasts over 350 bird species as well as ma...

Wildlife abounds at Aguape, a charming lodge overlooking the Ibera Lagoon at the heart of the wetland reserve. The lodge retains a traditional ranch feel with wide shady verandas topped with traditional zinc roofs. The rooms are simple yet comfortable overlooking either the garden or lagoon and each featuring a small, front terrace and hammock. There is spacious lounge centred around a large open fireplace while outside, centrepiece of the gardens, a sparkling pool ringed with sun loungers id...