Iguazú Falls & Moconá Falls
- Adventure
- Brazil
- Group trips
Discover one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World in a unique setting
An incredible natural spectacle considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, with more than 275 waterfalls reaching nearly 80 meters in height.
This 9-day journey will take us to experience the great waters of the Moconá Falls on the Uruguay River, the Yabotí Biosphere Reserve, and the magnificent Iguazú Falls from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides.
Price
– Double occupancy: USD 1,190 per person. Special price when booking with another person: USD 1,090 each.
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Travel itinerary
We depart from Tres Cruces Terminal at 7:00 pm, heading toward Fray Bentos, where we will cross the border into Argentina. Traveling along National Route 14, we will pass through Chajarí, Paso de los Libres, Santo Tomé, and continue our journey.
Around midday we arrive in San Ignacio, where we will check in at our hotel. In the afternoon we visit the House of Horacio Quiroga and the San Ignacio Jesuit Ruins. In the evening we return to the ruins to enjoy the light and sound show.
We continue our journey into Brazilian territory. Along the way we will see yerba mate and tea plantations. We will also visit the Wanda Mines, where we will learn more about the extraction of semi-precious stones in the region. Accommodation in Foz do Iguaçu.
Today we visit Iguazú Falls from the Brazilian side, located in Foz do Iguaçu.. You will also have time for optional excursions such as visiting the Bird Park or taking a helicopter flight over the falls. Overnight stay in Foz do Iguaçu.
We return to Argentina to visit Iguazú Falls from the Argentine side and stay overnight in Puerto Iguazú.
After an early breakfast we continue traveling through the province of Misiones toward El Soberbio.. Along the route we will see yerba mate processing plants, tea plantations, tobacco drying facilities, citronella plantations, and numerous timber drying yards.
In the afternoon we visit Moconá Provincial Park and, if river conditions allow, enjoy a boat navigation through the Moconá Falls on the Uruguay River. The word Moconá in the Guaraní language roughly means “the one that swallows everything.” Along more than 3 kilometers, the waters fall longitudinally from a height of over 10 meters into the lower bed of the Uruguay River. Overnight stay in El Soberbio, on the banks of the Uruguay River.
After breakfast we say goodbye to this wonderful natural environment and head toward Santana do Livramento, on the border with Rivera. Overnight stay here.
We will have the morning free for shopping before returning to Montevideo at midday. Arrival is expected in the evening.
The trip includes
- Transportation throughout the trip and for all scheduled excursions.
- 8 days of travel / 6 nights of accommodation with half board.
- Visit to the Horacio Quiroga House.
- Visit to the Jesuit Ruins during the day.
- Entrance to Iguazú National Park – Argentine side of the Falls.
- Entrance to Iguaçu National Park – Brazilian side of the Falls.
- Boat navigation through the Moconá Falls.
- Eight days of travel allowing us to explore many other locations along the route.
Optionals
- Night visit to the Jesuit Ruins – approx. USD 20
- Helicopter flight over the falls – approx. USD 150
- Visit to the Bird Park (Brazil) – approx. USD 20
- Macuco Safari (Brazil) – approx. USD 80
- Gran Aventura boat adventure (Argentina) – approx. USD 60
- Eco Boat Ride (gentle downstream navigation – Argentina) – approx. USD 20
- Kayak trip in Arroyo Paraíso (Puerto Paraíso) – approx. USD 15
