Night walk in the Iryapú rainforest

What it is

The Iryapú night walk is a guided 2-hour outing through the Paranaense forest. It leaves from Jangadero, 136, in Puerto Iguazú, and covers 4 kilometers of low difficulty. Highlights include night wildlife such as coatis, cai monkeys and honey bears, plus the traditions of the Mbya-Guaraní people who live in the territory.

The itinerary

1. Meet at Jangadero, 136, in Puerto Iguazú, where the transport departs.
2. Transfer by minibus or bus to the Iryapú nature reserve in the Paranaense forest.
3. Night walk of low difficulty covering 4 kilometers, with a guide who speaks Spanish.
4. Learn about the customs and traditions of the Mbya-Guaraní people, who have lived in this territory for a very long time.
5. Collect litter from the area with a special bag to help protect the habitat.
6. Walk back to the starting point, then return to Jangadero, 136, arriving two hours after pickup.

What you will see

On the walk you pass large trees of the Paranaense forest, such as palo rosa, guatambú and cedro. You will also see strangler figs, many kinds of palms, guembé ferns, orchids and fruit trees. The Iryapú reserve covers about 600 hectares of forest, and the route follows trails of low difficulty. If you look closely, you may also spot frogs, spiders and a wide range of insects.

Wildlife is a key part of this outing. Along the route you may see coatis, opossums, cai monkeys, honey bears, colicortos and snakes. Frogs and a variety of insects are also possible sightings. The walk also covers the history of the Mbya-Guaraní people, who have lived in this territory for a long time. At the end, the group collects litter from the area to care for the habitat.

Tips

• Wear closed, comfortable shoes for 4 kilometers of walking in the dark forest.
• Bring insect repellent, since there are many insects in the forest.
• Bring a flashlight or headlamp to move more safely during the night walk.
• Arrive at the meeting point at Jangadero, 136, with time to spare before departure.

Who it suits

• Families: It is a 2-hour walk of low difficulty, with a guide who speaks Spanish.
• Nature lovers: It offers a chance to look for night wildlife such as coatis, cai monkeys and honey bears.
• Culture enthusiasts: It includes learning about the customs and traditions of the Mbya-Guaraní people.