Salto Encantado and Moconá Falls

What it is

This tour leaves from Posadas and lasts 12 hours. It visits Salto Encantado Provincial Park, home to a main waterfall that drops 64 meters, and then Moconá Provincial Park. The highlight is a boat ride along the Moconá falls, which sit on a geological fault in the Uruguay River.

The itinerary

1. Hotel pickup in Posadas, then transfer to Salto Encantado Provincial Park.
2. Tour of Salto Encantado, with its main 64-meter waterfall and smaller falls such as La Olla and Picaflor.
3. Drive on to Moconá Provincial Park, located on the Uruguay River.
4. Boat ride along the Moconá falls to see the full set of cascades.
5. Visit to the Yabotí Biosphere Reserve, where the river of the same name meets other channels.
6. Return to your hotel in Posadas, included in the tour.

What you will see

Salto Encantado Provincial Park is one of the most important natural areas in Misiones. Its main waterfall drops from a height of 64 meters and gives the park its name. Along the route you also see La Olla falls, the Picaflor waterfall, and the Escondido and Acutí falls. These are smaller than the main fall, but just as beautiful. All of them are seen during the visit.

Moconá Provincial Park has a geological fault that is described as unique in the world. Its name comes from Guaraní and means 'the one that swallows everything'. Over the fault, in the Uruguay River channel, waterfalls 25 meters high pour down, with water falling as deep as 115 meters. The boat ride lets you see the whole set. Inside the park you also visit the Yabotí Biosphere Reserve.

Tips

• Confirm the pickup time at your Posadas hotel when you book.
• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that can get wet, since there is a boat ride.
• The day lasts 12 hours, so plan your schedule and energy in advance.

Who it suits

• Families: Hotel pickup, transport and a Spanish-speaking guide are included, so you do not need to drive or plan the route.
• Nature lovers: The tour combines two provincial parks, waterfalls, a boat ride and a visit to the Yabotí Biosphere Reserve.
• Visitors staying in Posadas: It leaves from Posadas and picks you up at your hotel, so it is easy to join while you stay in the city.