Iberá Wetlands

　　The Iberá Wetlands are the second-largest wetland in South America, after Brazil’s Pantanal, located in the central part of Corrientes Province. This water-rich area consists of swamps, lakes, rivers, and ponds. Covering 1.4 million hectares, its crystal-clear waters are home to golden dorado and other fish species, making the Iberá Wetlands a sought-after destination for fishing enthusiasts.

　　The Iberá Wetlands are renowned for their biodiversity. Among the many species, four stand out as “provincially protected wildlife,” namely the neotropical otter, maned wolf, pampas deer, and South American marsh deer. It is also the habitat of caimans, broad-snouted caimans, and over 350 bird species. With such diverse natural ecosystems, the region supports a wide range of activities, including rural tourism related to agriculture, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, carriage rides (both two-wheeled and four-wheeled), off-road 4x4 adventures, mountain biking, photography tours, nature observation trips, and various birdwatching routes. Water-based activities on its lakes and rivers include speedboating, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, water skiing, motorboating, and windsurfing.

　　Iberá Wetlands Reason to visit: One of the largest wetlands in South America Continent: South America Country/Region: Argentina Province/State: Corrientes Province