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Misiones in 7 days: an itinerary around the province
A week to see Posadas, the Jesuit Ruins, the inland falls, Moconá and Iguazú Falls.
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Quick answer
Arrive in Posadas, spend a day at the ruins, cross to Oberá and El Soberbio for Salto Encantado and Moconá Falls, and finish with two full days in Puerto Iguazú for the falls.
Day 1 · Posadas
Arrival, a walk along the riverfront at sunset and dinner in the city. If you arrive early, visit the Parque del Conocimiento or a downtown museum.
Day 2 · Jesuit Ruins
Santa Ana and Loreto in the morning, lunch in San Ignacio, Quiroga's house and San Ignacio Miní with the evening show. Sleep in San Ignacio.
Day 3 · Central hills
Drive to Oberá and the Parque de las Naciones. In the afternoon, Salto Encantado in Aristóbulo del Valle.
Day 4 · Moconá
Drive to El Soberbio and take a trip to Moconá Falls (if the river allows). Night at a jungle lodge or in El Soberbio.
Day 5 · North to Iguazú
A long drive north. Stop at Wanda Mines and arrive in Puerto Iguazú in time for sunset at the Triple Frontier.
Day 6 · The falls, Argentine side
A full day in Iguazú National Park: Devil's Throat, Upper and Lower circuits.
Day 7 · Brazilian side or rainforest
The panoramic view from Brazil, or the Macuco trail and a boat trip. In the afternoon, La Aripuca and departure.
Places in this guide
Ruinas Jesuíticas de San Ignacio Miní
The best-preserved Jesuit-Guaraní mission in Argentina. A UNESCO World Heritage site.
See details →Salto Encantado
A drop of more than 60 metres in the Cuñá Pirú valley, deep in the forest.
See details →Saltos del Moconá
Unique lengthwise falls: the Uruguay River drops along about 3 km.
See details →Cataratas del Iguazú
About 275 waterfalls on the Iguazú River, in the middle of the rainforest. One of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
See details →Parque de las Naciones
Home of the National Immigrant Festival, with traditional houses for each community.
See details →Hito Tres Fronteras
Where the Iguazú meets the Paraná: from here you see Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.
See details →Frequently asked questions
Do I need a car for this itinerary?
It is the most comfortable option, especially for Moconá and Salto Encantado. Without a car, you can do Posadas, the ruins and Iguazú by bus and book tours for the rest.
What if I have fewer days?
With 4 days: Posadas, the Jesuit Ruins and two days in Iguazú.