Ibera Wetlands

Ibera Wetlands

The Iberá Wetlands (from Guarani Language: Y berá: «bright water») are a mix of swamps, bogs, stagnant lakes, lagoons, natural slough, and courses of water in the center and center-north of Corrientes Province.
Iberá is one of the most important freshwater reservoirs in South America and the second-largest wetland in the world after Pantanal in Brazil. Ready to discover this unique place on earth?
The Ibera Wetlands provide a unique opportunity to witness pristine wilderness and encounter a diverse array of flora and fauna in their natural habitat.
Renowned for their biodiversity, hosting a myriad of wildlife, including caimans, capybaras, and over 350 bird species.

FAUNA IN THE WETLANDS

  • Yacaré; Reptile species include the ubiquitous black caiman (Caiman yacare)
  • Marsh deer (Blastoceros dichotomous, known as guazú puku in Guarani)
  • pampas deer
  • maned Wolf
  • Capibaras
  • giant anteater
  • Tapir
  • Jaguar or “American tiger” (Yaguareté)
  • Ñandu, Red-winged, Spotted, Maca Gris, and many more
  • 350 bird species

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