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Yacutinga Lodge's ecotourism concept is devoted to produce a wonderful relationship between the visitor and the surrounding Nature.
This means that everyone visiting and living at Yacutinga Lodge takes part in different environmental activities, such as environmental education-based walks, Native trees planting, Wildlife observation and classification, and interpretation of Natural processes to understand and discover this Forest.
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The aim is to give the most complete information on Misiones Forest, on our traditions and habits. Also, to have the opportunity to communicate how and why we are protecting this Natural Sanctuary, probably one of the last relicts of the richest and most varied Eco-region in Argentina. |
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| Yacutinga Experience - 2 nights |
If you are planning to visit us, we recommend staying with us for at least 2 nights.
It is very easy to combine Yacutinga Experience with the traditional visit to Iguazú Falls.
The result will be an itinerary of high tourism content to enjoy Misiones Forest.
Yacutinga Experience is the basic itinerary offered at Yacutinga Lodge. Guests may stay with us for more days developing other walks and tours.
If the traveler has a specific interest, he/she may choose the following options specially designed for this purpose.
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| Birds - 4 Nights |
The area where Yacutinga Wildlife Private Reserve is located belongs to the Paranaense Forest phytogeographical province.
This is one of the areas richest in biodiversity in Argentina.
The main characteristics that generate this exuberant nature are its warm climate, constant humidity, and lack of dry seasons and of changing climate.
These environmental conditions make the area a sort of giant greenhouse.
This is a completely green, stubborn and many a times, impenetrable forest.
The forest structure becomes apparent in its different plant strata, which provide more than 320 bird species listed in Yacutinga with shelter, food and reproduction sites.
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| Butterflies - 4 Nights |
An inventory of Rhopaloceros (diurnal butterflies) has been conducted at Yacutinga since September 2002; we have already identified more than 520 species.
The great number of butterfly species and individuals observed throughout the year is unbelievable. We can say that there is no place or spot where the presence of these insects is not evidenced, although they are more abundant in sunny places with wet soil, as well as on flowers and all sites with presence of mineral salts and high humidity.
Butterflies usually alight on visitors' clothes, bags and other belongings.
Few groups like butterflies offer their beauty, elegance and grace to this forest, which surprises us each day providing us with the possibility to observe rare, striking species. Caterpillars and chrysalises are also plentiful; they are found attached to their nutrient plants.
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| Orchids & Bromelias - 4 Nights |
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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| Medicinal Plants - 4 Nights |
The Interior Atlantic Rainforest in one of the natural ,more diverse environment of our country hosting thousand of vascular plants and a large number of wild animals who find refuge in these dense forests.
This large range of biodiversity is a compound of natural phenomena based on the characteristic climate of northern Misiones with heat, humidity and high sun exposure.
Yacutinga Natural Reserve, located in the extreme north-east of Argentina and at the upper Iguassu River protects 570 hectares of jungle , basing its economy on responsible and sustainable tourism.
It is here where we have organized an eco-touristic itinerary to all those persons interesting in getting to know the characteristics of this eco-system and in particular the benefits from its medicinal flora; accompanied by expert guides and local Guarani Indians from the neighboring community Kagui Pora.
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| :: Activities |
A guest at Yacutinga Lodge does not need to be an expert bird watcher or a Naturalist, not even a Rambo-like adventurer to enjoy our place.
The guest only needs to be someone wishing to open up his/her senses and spirit to get and understand the secrets and knowledge underlying in the Natural balance of Misiones Forest.
Basically, during our tours, we put an emphasis on the forest dynamics, its ecology and importance to man.
We share the concept that Nature around us is a living entity functioning as a whole.
Each plant or animal species has a specific role in this environmental balance.
Yacutinga Lodge simply helps the visitor to discover this complex and striking relationship.
| Interpretative Walks |
Our expert guides will lead you along the different environmental interpretation trails of Yacutinga Natural Reserve.
This is an environment highly rich in biodiversity, old-growth trees, medicinal plants, orchids, bromeliads, butterflies, beetles, birds and mammals that combine to provide the key to interpretation and astonish us with a very intense natural contact inside Misiones Forest.
Why do lianas spiral out as they grow?
This is one of our guests' the typical questions. They are Nature lovers who wish to know its secrets and mysteries.
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| The Forest at Night |
We wait for the night to come. The sounds of Nature produce a very complex symphony. We silently take part of this scene.
The owls start their activities.
Above us, the Milky Way becomes our ceiling.
This might be a suitable description of this walk organized by Yacutinga Lodge' s environmental Guides. The aim is to sharpen our senses.
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| Padling along the Iguazú River |
The Forest water streams are highly important for the Ecosystem: they are true life corridors.
Navigaing (seat-on-Top Kayaks) this waters is extremely relaxing and gives us the opportunity to move along the Gallery forests in silence.
In this environment, seed dispersal occurs differently. Root systems have adapted to flood soils.
Salt patches are very common on the shores of these streams, and wild animals often seek these places, therefore it is common to find animal footprints and traces in the muddy shores.
Isn't it interesting to learn to interpret these traces with the expert Guide and understand what has happened only a few hours before on the River shore?
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| Observation Towers |
We designed some constructions at Yacutinga offering you the opportunity to be alone and in close contact with Nature.
These refuges are distributed in different areas of the Reserve.
Have you ever seen a flock of parrots flying only 5 meters above you? It is not only impressive to see these birds but also to hear their wings bat.
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| Special Services |
Yacutinga Lodge & its Private Nature Reserve organize a variety of touristic services, including expeditions and ecotours through the Interior Atlantic Rainforest; in addition to highly specialized events designed to the Corporate tourism and TV productions.
These programs are characterized by the comfortable and peculiar lodging facilities of Yacutinga Lodge, the characteristic natural and cultural ambience of the Yacutinga Private Reserve, as the creativity and professionalism we achieved in 9 years of experience. In case none of these services apply to your need please contact us with your specific request. Thank you.
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The Jungle Waters - 4 Nights |
Exploring the jungle waters during 5 days & 4 nights.
These fluctuating waters allow us to make pleasant navigations exploring the Gallery Forest.
Here wildfauna, fruits, roots and seeds had adapted to survive in these peculiar conditions.
It is a complete different experience with an incredible contact to nature while paddling quiet waters in a safety way.
A physical condition is required.
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| Kayaks |
This is a program designed for a minimum of 6 up to 12 participants, exploring the upper Iguassu River between the Yacutinga Reserve area and the Brazilian National Iguassu Park, next to some of its side streams.
The itinerary will be designed in accordance to the specific interest of its participants and previous knowledge. |
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The Jungle Challenger - 2 Nights |
The strength of a team integrating a labor force of a modern company is nowadays an achievement to reach desired results.
Therefore nothing better tan offering the possibility of interacting in an interesting, safe and fun way away from the office environment.
Emphasizing the talent of companionship and the yearned Team Force through organized challenges on the playground of the “Selva Misionera”.
Our exclusive program “The Jungle Challenge” has been created to offer the modern company a solution in its search to foster labor force in an intelligent way.
A 3 day experience combining a jungle lodging in comfort carrying out interesting and fun activities.
Your team will obtain the satisfaction to have conquered, due to its group effort, the challenge of being successful.
Lush fauna and flora.
Intrigues and mysteries.
Indigenous communities.
Skills and intelligence games.
These are some of the elements integrating this challenge, outside of the office in plain contact with the “Selva Misionera”.
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Media Services |
Due to its characteristics, the Yacutinga Wildlife Reserve offers the possibility to be used as a setting for film makers, publicity shootings, reality shows and documentaries.
At the same time the Lodge offers a very comfortable lodging for a maximum of 56 guests which facilitates the operation of this kind of productions.
The Lodges’ own natural ambience already offers advantages while quoting any type of productions, and has the plus of diminishing transfer costs, film fees and image rights.
Next to counting on an expert local jungle team anxious to solve your needs while offering a safe and economic option.
We have already conducted several national and international productions and know due to this experience the necessities this type of events require.
We are prepared to support with good criteria your production team. |
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| General information |
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The possibilities to observe wild fauna at Yacutinga Reserve depend on various conditions since animals are free and not managed.
Weather has a strong influence in animal behaviour and is perhaps the most important issue while hiking in our interpretatives trails.
Silence , patience, reduced use of insect repellent and the way we walk must be considered as in order to guarantee a succesful observation.
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We keep the right to modify any of the itineraries described so as to provide the guest with the best option during his visit.
This means that, depending on weather conditions or on any visitor's specific interest, we commit ourselves to adapt the itinerary for the his/her benefit. |
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