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Iberá Wetlands: Mercedes & Carlos Pellegrini: 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Do

Last updated: 2026-09-15

The 5-day version for September: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go.

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days

240 km

distance

7.0 h

in transit

curated stops

💡 Good to know for this plan

~11.8 hours of daylight in September — the plan keeps days inside a realistic window.
Cooler months suit longer walks and midday wildlife watching. The park remains open year-round, but every sighting, trail, guided lagoon departure and unsealed-road approach still depends on current conditions.
Light days: day 3, day 4 have one stop and time left over. Local tours and day trips are the way to fill them — each day links to what is bookable in its own town.

Day 1 Mercedes passenger gateway → Carlos Pellegrini & Portal Laguna

1 curated stops

Transit: 3h30
Finish: ~16:30
Temperature: 11.5°C–24.3°C
Rainy days: ~15
Daylight: 11.8h

Travel connections

Transport is not booked. Confirm departures, local transfers and vehicle pickup before travel.

09:00–09:15
Transfer
Mercedes passenger gateway → confirmed Mercedes passenger pickup
Reach the exact prebooked passenger service and complete the luggage handoff.
Planning allowance: 15 min
Check source
09:15–12:15
Road estimate
confirmed Mercedes passenger pickup → confirmed Carlos Pellegrini drop-offCheck source
12:15–12:30
Transfer
confirmed Carlos Pellegrini drop-off → Carlos Pellegrini & Portal Laguna
Leave the passenger vehicle and reach the confirmed accommodation or village base.
Planning allowance: 15 min
Check source

12:30

Laguna Iberá confirmed guided boat excursion argentina.gob.ar map ↗

Take one confirmed guided lagoon journey in the Provincial Park, with the operator setting the safe route for the day's water and weather.

240 min · Carlos Pellegrini & Portal Laguna · Separately booked excursion; confirm the current operator price and Provincial Park fee

Overnight here

e.g. Irupe Lodge · Rancho Iberá

Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 2 Around Carlos Pellegrini & Portal Laguna

1 curated stops

Transit: none
Finish: ~14:00
Temperature: 11.5°C–24.3°C
Rainy days: ~15
Daylight: 11.8h

09:00

Portal Laguna Iberá open-trail and birding circuit argentina.gob.ar map ↗

Read the wetland from one open Portal Laguna trail, moving slowly through grassland, woodland and lagoon-edge habitat with time for responsible birding.

300 min · Carlos Pellegrini & Portal Laguna · National Park entry is free; separately supplied services may cost extra

Overnight here

e.g. Irupe Lodge · Rancho Iberá

Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 Around Carlos Pellegrini & Portal Laguna

1 curated stops

Transit: none
Finish: ~11:00
Temperature: 11.5°C–24.3°C
Rainy days: ~15
Daylight: 11.8h

09:00

Iberá Provincial Park interpretation visit argentina.gob.ar map ↗

Use the existing interpretation centre to understand the adjoining National and Provincial protected areas, habitat restoration and safe wildlife conduct.

120 min · Carlos Pellegrini & Portal Laguna · Confirm current Provincial Park access and any local fee

Time to spare on this day

One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.

Tours & day trips here →

Overnight here

e.g. Irupe Lodge · Rancho Iberá

Find a stay →

Day 4 Around Carlos Pellegrini & Portal Laguna

1 curated stops

Transit: none
Finish: ~13:00
Temperature: 11.5°C–24.3°C
Rainy days: ~15
Daylight: 11.8h

09:00

Carlos Pellegrini village and Corrientes food circuit argentina.gob.ar map ↗

Give the wetland gateway a human scale through the village and a separately paid meal rooted in Corrientes and Guaraní culinary traditions.

240 min · Carlos Pellegrini & Portal Laguna · Meals and any local guide are paid separately

Time to spare on this day

One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.

Tours & day trips here →

Overnight here

e.g. Irupe Lodge · Rancho Iberá

Find a stay →

Day 5 Carlos Pellegrini & Portal Laguna → Mercedes passenger gateway

1 curated stops

Transit: 3h30
Finish: ~16:30
Temperature: 11.5°C–24.3°C
Rainy days: ~15
Daylight: 11.8h

Travel connections

Transport is not booked. Confirm departures, local transfers and vehicle pickup before travel.

13:00–13:15
Transfer
Carlos Pellegrini & Portal Laguna → confirmed Carlos Pellegrini passenger pickup
Reach the exact confirmed return service with enough luggage and boarding margin.
Planning allowance: 15 min
Check source
13:15–16:15
Road estimate
confirmed Carlos Pellegrini passenger pickup → confirmed Mercedes drop-offCheck source
16:15–16:30
Transfer
confirmed Mercedes drop-off → Mercedes passenger gateway
End the passenger road journey at the confirmed Mercedes drop-off.
Planning allowance: 15 min
Check source

09:00

Portal Laguna Iberá open cycling circuit argentina.gob.ar map ↗

Use the fifth day to revisit the wetland at bicycle pace on a circuit the park confirms open and suitable.

240 min · Carlos Pellegrini & Portal Laguna · Bicycle or guide hire is separate; confirm current access

🔍 Check before you book

Every stop is a real, sourced place, but opening hours change, roads close and businesses move. Check anything you're paying for before you book.

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