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Misiones

Moconá and Upper Uruguay

Moconá Falls, the Yabotí Biosphere Reserve and the shore of the Uruguay River. We surveyed 157 places: 65 to visit, 24 to eat and 68 to stay.

The Misiones shore of the Uruguay River is the wildest region of the province. Trips to Moconá Falls, a waterfall several kilometres long that runs along the river, leave from El Soberbio.

The whole area is inside or near the Yabotí Biosphere Reserve, with Moconá Provincial Park and Mbya Guaraní communities. There are lodges in the rainforest, riverside cabins and red dirt roads: take your time.

Things to do in Moconá and Upper Uruguay

Waterfall · El Soberbio
Waterfall El Soberbio

Saltos del Moconá

Unique lengthwise falls: the Uruguay River drops along about 3 km.

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Waterfall · San Vicente
Waterfall San Vicente

Salto Tarumá

A waterfall in the rainforest, near San Vicente.

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Waterfall · El Soberbio
Waterfall El Soberbio

Salto Paraíso

A waterfall in the rainforest, near El Soberbio.

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Waterfall · San Vicente
Waterfall San Vicente

Salto El Chorro

A waterfall in the rainforest, near San Vicente.

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Waterfall · San Vicente
Waterfall San Vicente

Salto Bella Vista

A waterfall in the rainforest, near San Vicente.

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Waterfall · Pueblo Illia
Waterfall Pueblo Illia

Salto Golondrina

A waterfall in the rainforest, near Pueblo Illia.

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Waterfall · Pueblo Illia
Waterfall Pueblo Illia

Salto Honorio Rolón

A waterfall in the rainforest, near Pueblo Illia.

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Waterfall · Paraje La Flor
Waterfall Paraje La Flor

Salto Horacio Foerster

A waterfall in the rainforest, near Paraje La Flor.

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Waterfall · El Soberbio
Waterfall El Soberbio

Salto Yerbas

A waterfall in the rainforest, near El Soberbio.

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Waterfall · San Vicente
Waterfall San Vicente

Salto Sulma I

A waterfall in the rainforest, near San Vicente.

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Waterfall · San Vicente
Waterfall San Vicente

Salto Rosa Mística

A waterfall in the rainforest, near San Vicente.

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Waterfall · Paraje Martín Güemes
Waterfall Paraje Martín Güemes

Salto Ypotí

A waterfall in the rainforest, near Paraje Martín Güemes.

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And 25 more in the search and on the map.

Parks and reserves 20

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Biosphere reserve · El Soberbio
Biosphere reserve El Soberbio

Reserva de Biosfera Yabotí

UNESCO biosphere reserve with rainforest, rivers and Mbya Guaraní communities.

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Provincial park · El Soberbio
Provincial park El Soberbio

Parque Provincial Moconá

The park that protects Moconá Falls on the Argentine side.

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Provincial park · Paraje La Flor
Provincial park Paraje La Flor

Parque Provincial Esmeralda

Core area of the Yabotí Biosphere Reserve.

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Nature reserve · Paraje La Flor
Nature reserve Paraje La Flor

Área Experimental Guaraní

Nature reserve near Paraje La Flor, with Atlantic rainforest.

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Nature reserve · Paraje La Flor
Nature reserve Paraje La Flor

Reserva Natural Cultural Papel Misionero

Nature reserve near Paraje La Flor, with Atlantic rainforest.

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Provincial park · Paraje La Flor
Provincial park Paraje La Flor

Parque Provincial Guarambocá

Provincial park near Paraje La Flor, with Atlantic rainforest.

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Nature reserve · Fracrán
Nature reserve Fracrán

Reserva Privada Yaguaroundí

Nature reserve near Fracrán, with Atlantic rainforest.

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Nature reserve · Paraje La Flor
Nature reserve Paraje La Flor

Refugio Privado de Vida Silvestre Aponapó

Nature reserve near Paraje La Flor, with Atlantic rainforest.

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Nature reserve · San Vicente
Nature reserve San Vicente

Reserva de Uso Múltiple Cuartel Río Victoria

Nature reserve near San Vicente, with Atlantic rainforest.

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Nature reserve · Paraje La Flor
Nature reserve Paraje La Flor

Refugio Privado San Miguel de La Frontera

Nature reserve near Paraje La Flor, with Atlantic rainforest.

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Nature reserve · San Vicente
Nature reserve San Vicente

Reserva Privada Salto El Maynó

Nature reserve near San Vicente, with Atlantic rainforest.

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Nature reserve · San Vicente
Nature reserve San Vicente

Reserva Privada Ita Ovy

Nature reserve near San Vicente, with Atlantic rainforest.

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And 8 more in the search and on the map.

Ruins, museums and heritage 1

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Where to eat in Moconá and Upper Uruguay

Bars and breweries 3

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Where to stay in Moconá and Upper Uruguay

Hotels and apartments 13

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And 1 more in the search and on the map.

And 3 more in the search and on the map.

And 9 more in the search and on the map.

Hostels and guesthouses 2

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And 5 more in the search and on the map.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Moconá and Upper Uruguay?

The top picks: Saltos del Moconá, Reserva de Biosfera Yabotí, Parque Provincial Moconá, Parque Provincial Esmeralda, Salto Tarumá. In total we surveyed 157 places: 65 to visit, 24 to eat and 68 to stay.

Where to stay in Moconá and Upper Uruguay?

There are 68 places to stay surveyed in the area. The best ones are below, and you can check availability on Booking.

What is the main town in Moconá and Upper Uruguay?

El Soberbio. Other towns in the area: San Vicente, 25 de Mayo, Alba Posse, Colonia Aurora, Colonia Alicia, Pozo Azul, Fracrán, Paraíso, Mojón Grande.