Yacutinga Lodge
Yacutinga Lodge & Wildlife Nature Reserve is located on the Iguazú
River in the northeast of Argentina, a country full of contrasts
and traditions; Patagonia and its glaciers in the south, the Andes
and its peculiar geological formations along the spine of the country,
the Pampas and the gauchos, Buenos Aires with its tango and the
subtropical Rainforest in the north with its richness of wild fauna
and the spectacular Iguazú Falls situated 42 km down-river from
Yacutinga Lodge.
THE
LODGE
The Lodge buildings follow smoothly with the natural step of the
terrain and maintain harmony with the surrounding jungle. Only 4
hectares of the 570 total have been used for the facilities of the
lodge and special care has been taken to use local materials, such
as stone and large wood pieces gathered from naturally fallen trees
that have been incorporated into the general architectural concept.
An absolute minimum
of forest has been disturbed to accommodate the buildings. The main
building, which contains the reception, an indoor restaurant and
a terrace bar, provides a special atmosphere enhanced by the Palmetto
palm forest formation, which surrounds the whole place.
Descending the
impressive wooden stairs from the main building you arrive at the
central botanical garden with a BBQ area, the pool, an herb garden
and the self-guided catwalk allowing you to enjoy and observe the
canopy of the surrounding native forest from a unique perspective.
The facilities consist of separate sleeping areas called “Butterflies”,
spread through the forest around the common areas.
Each Butterfly contains four private suites, all with the comfort
of 42 sq. meters. The suites provide accommodation with rustic details
comprised of an entrance porch, the bedroom, leading up to the bathroom.
Each suite has private facilities with 24-hour warm water.
During wintertime, wood stoves provide heating in remembrance of
the colonial period. Nice jungle views are common to all suites
providing a relaxing environment, in-touch with the “green”.
Package
Yacutinga Experience - 3 Days / 2Nights |
Day 1: Raices
Argentinas / Yacutinga Lodge
2.30 p.m. Transportation from Puerto Iguazú- Raíces
Argentinas ( meeting point) - in modern vans traveling through Urugua-I
Provincial Park and rural areas of Yerba mate plantations.
In the 145-km distance covered along a paved road the landscape combines
small towns and Forest.
During this trip, the Guide will explain the environmental problems
of the region and the importance of Natural Areas Conservation.
Arrival at the Lodge, reception, room distribution. Dinner.
Night walk , The Forest at night.
Day 2: Yacutinga Lodge
Breafast.Early in the morning Boating along the San Francisco stream,
which flows into the Natural Reserve. This is the right moment for
a photo-safari and general fauna observation. Floating trip lasts
almost 3 hours, silently going through the Gallery forest area. Back
to the Lodge at mid-morning. Lunch.
Free time to walk along and simply enjoy the facilities of the Lodge
(swimming pool, observation towers, Visitors center, etc.).
Interpretative walks in the afternoon, conducted by expert guides
who provide good information on the several natural environments,
their Flora and Fauna.
Back to the Lodge. Dinner.
Day 3: Yacutinga
Lodge / Raices Argentinas
Breakfast and free time to explore around or simply enjoy the Lodge
area.
Brunch at the Lodge and return to Iguazú by land at mid-morning.
Arrival estimated at 1:00 p.m.
2009
Prices per person:
From November 1,2008 to April 30,2009
$467 in double, $467 in triple, $694 in single.
Additional night: $187 in double, $187 in triple, $267 in single.
From May 1 to October 31,2009
$514 in double, $514 in triple, $763 in single.
Additional night: $206 in double, $206 in triple, $294 in single.
From November 1,2009 to April 30,2010
$534 in double, $534 in triple, $794 in single.
Additional night: $214 in double, $214 in triple, $318 in single.
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Tour
Includes:
- Transfer in/out from/to Raices Argentinas
- 2 nights accommodation in a Lodge
- Excursions mentioned on program
- 2 dinners, 1 lunch, 2 breakfasts
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CODE:
YACLOD
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