3 hours Departs from Posadas

Posadas and birdwatching

A panoramic tour of Posadas's riverfront and city center, ending with birds at a nature reserve.

What it is

It's a 3-hour panoramic tour of Posadas, capital of Misiones, with bird watching. Pickup is from your hotel, by minibus or bus, with a Spanish-speaking guide. The route follows the Paraná riverfront and Plaza 9 de Julio, and ends at Arroyo Itá Nature Reserve, where up to 170 bird species have been recorded.

The itinerary

Hotel pickup at the time you choose, by minibus or bus.
Drive along the Acceso Sur and Costanera avenue, beside the Paraná River, which forms the border with Paraguay.
Plaza 9 de Julio, with the Government House and San José Cathedral.
Republic of Paraguay Park and the Manuel Antonio Ramírez amphitheater, in the north of the city.
Back to the Costanera to see the old Posadas train station and a pencil mural billed as the largest in the world.
Arroyo Itá Nature Reserve, a 2-hectare green space for a bird-watching tour.
Transfer back to your hotel, included in the tour.

What you will see

First you drive along the Acceso Sur and Costanera avenue, beside the Paraná River. This river marks the border between Argentina and Paraguay, and both countries are linked by the San Roque González International Bridge. Next is Plaza 9 de Julio, with the Government House and San José Cathedral. The tour continues to the Republic of Paraguay Park and the Manuel Antonio Ramírez amphitheater, then returns to the Costanera to see the old train station.

The last stop is Arroyo Itá Nature Reserve, a 2-hectare green space. Here you take part in a bird-watching tour, and up to 170 species have been recorded. Among the birds you may see are the little blue herons, churrinches and caraus. The reserve also has fish such as mojarras. It is a natural way to end the tour after the city.

What is included

✓ Included

Hotel pickup and return transfer
Minibus or bus transport
Spanish-speaking guide

Tips

Give your hotel name when booking, since pickup is from there.
Pick your departure time when you book, since the pickup runs at that time.
If you have binoculars, bring them for the bird-watching stop.

Who it suits

Families: It is a short 3-hour outing with hotel pickup and stops in parks and squares.
Bird watchers: The reserve has up to 170 catalogued species and a dedicated bird-watching tour.
First-time visitors to Posadas: One trip covers the city center, the Costanera and the Paraná River in 3 hours.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 3 hours. It starts with pickup at your hotel at the time you choose and ends with the transfer back to the hotel.

Which birds can I see?

Arroyo Itá Nature Reserve has up to 170 catalogued species. Among them are little blue herons, churrinches and caraus.

Can I see the border with Paraguay?

The route runs along the Costanera by the Paraná River, which marks the border between Argentina and Paraguay. The San Roque González International Bridge links both countries.