2-Day Roots Rainforest: Guaraní Heritage, Mate & Wildlife Rescue

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This immersive experience explores the cultural and natural roots of the Atlantic rainforest in the region of Iguazú. The journey includes a visit to a Guaraní community to learn about their traditions and connection with the forest, a stop at the Güira Oga Wildlife Rescue Center to discover local wildlife conservation efforts, and a visit to a traditional yerba mate plantation to understand the history and cultural importance of this iconic drink. The experience also features the San Ignacio Miní Ruins, highlighting the historic encounter between Jesuit missionaries and the Guaraní people. Together, these visits provide a meaningful introduction to the region’s culture, history, and natural heritage.

What's Included

Conducted with a Spanish- and English-speaking local guide.
1 night accommodation in Iguazu.
Private transportation throughout the entire tour.
Entrance to the Guaraní community and Entrance and guided visit at Güirá Oga Wildlife Rescue Center (Day 1), Entrance to San Ignacio Ruins, Yerba Mate plantation and Wanda Mines (Day 2).
Mate drink tasting (Day 1).
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Breakfast
Guided tours of the Guaraní community and the Güirá Oga Rescue Center including entrance fees and tasting of mate drinks; Ruins of San Ignacio, mate plantation and the Wanda mines.
International and domestic flights.
Drinks during meals (unless otherwise stated)
Optional tours
Any visit not mentioned in the program
Porter and tips
Personal expenses, drinks and meals, or items not explicitly listed in the program
All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if applicable)
Travel insurance or losses or additional costs arising

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick-up from hotels located in Port of Iguazu

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Iguazu – Cultural day

    1 stop
  • (Pass by)

    At approximately 8:00 am, pick-up from your hotel begins with a visit to the Yasy Porã Guaraní Community, where members of the Mbya Guaraní community welcome guests and share their worldview, traditions, language, social organization, medicinal plants, handicrafts, and connection with nature during a guided interpretive walk. Continue to a local restaurant for a regional lunch featuring flavors of Misiones. Then, visit the Güirá Oga Wildlife Rescue Centre to learn about the protection and rehabilitation of native birds, reptiles, and mammals. The day concludes with a cultural mate experience, covering the history of yerba mate, its elements, preparation, social meaning, customs, and differences between mate, mate cocido, and tereré. Participants will prepare and share their first mate.

    • Day 2

    Iguazu: Parana River Delta birding experience

    1 stop
  • (Pass by)

    At approximately 8:00 am, pick-up from your hotel begins a journey through the cultural, historical, and natural highlights of Misiones. Visit the San Ignacio Miní Ruins, part of the Jesuit–Guaraní Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about the Jesuit reductions and their relationship with the Guaraní people. Continue to a traditional yerba mate plantation to discover the production process, from harvesting to drying, and enjoy a tasting while learning about its importance in regional culture. Stop in Jardín América for a break and lunch before continuing to the Wanda Mines. Explore the mining site, learn about the geological origin of its semi-precious stones, and observe formations of amethysts, agates, and quartz.

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons.
  • Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
  • In many hotels in Iguazu, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
  • No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed.
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Nature and Wildlife Tours
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Private and Luxury
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Cultural Tours
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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