The Overwhelming Green of La Mesopotamia
A profound silence hides along the corridor of a long trail that ends at a waterfall that dampens the giant ferns. The unmistakable sound of native birds decorates and completes the scene of the Misiones jungle in all its immensity. The reddish earth of a road that never ends lights up the spectacle of endless green and dense growth. The Paranaense or Misiones jungle belongs to the most important group of subtropical jungles in South America. It is the top ecoregion for biodiversity, together with the yungas of the northwest. On the right bank of the Uruguay River, in this case belonging to the province of Misiones, the pristine state of some environments is still evident. Countless waterfalls follow one after another throughout the area. The crowning touch is a long crack that forms in the bed of the river mentioned above. Nearly 3 km long and 15 meters high with the river low. The Moconá Falls. The longest longitudinal waterfall in the world. The experience of a world beyond comparison, where nature expresses and treasures its most precious secrets.
ITINERARY-SCHEDULE:
4-day, 3-night program. What we present here is the planned and scheduled itinerary. Changes may be made as the contracting institution sees fit. Please inquire.
Day 1: Meeting in El Soberbio after midday. Introduction. The bus can come in along the road, now paved, up to the entrance of the refuge. Luggage transfer by vehicle and a guided 500 m walk along the red dirt road to the Moconá refuge. Introduction of guides and instructors. Talk on safety rules, group living, camping, bathroom facilities, and refuge management. Group division for community activities. Setting up camp. Afternoon snack. Hike on the Oveja Negra Trail, with ecological and environmental-interpretation content, passing the Hanging Bridge and the Horacio Föerster Waterfall. Return. Dinner and overnight stay. Night hike to the Yabotí Stream.
Day 2: Breakfast. We will split into two groups to carry out three major activities between the morning and the early afternoon:
1) Adventure circuit: Zip-line, rappelling, and tree climbing (arborism); three rope activities where you move through the jungle canopy.
2) Native tracks cast in plaster (of local animals and typical flora) and Knots-Rustic Structures (building shelters and survival systems)
3) Kayaking. A paddling trip by kayak along the Yabotí Stream, spotting wildlife and flora.
Lunch between activities. We finish at 5 pm. Afternoon snack. Big group game. Rest. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Breakfast. We get ready for the big day. Hike to the Yabotí Stream and a boat excursion (motorboats) to the Moconá Falls. Viewing of this impressive 3 km natural phenomenon. We disembark at the Moconá Provincial Park and follow the park's interpretive trails to the viewpoints. Return to the refuge. Lunch. Optional: a short introductory course and practice on outdoor activities, covering gear such as backpacks/clothing, first aid, and mountain cooking. Afternoon snack. Group preparation of activities for the campfire. Dinner. Night hike and campfire with farewell camp activities, by the Yabotí Stream. Overnight stay.
Day 4: Breakfast. Short relaxing hike to the Horacio Föerster Waterfall. Possibility of bathing by the waterfall. Return to the refuge. Breaking down camp. Lunch and walk to the refuge entrance to meet the bus. Return home. End of our services. Note: Throughout the program, activity content will be geared toward education and environmental conservation. We include workshops on group living, camping, orientation, and survival in natural environments.
Included Services
- 4 days of activities,
- 4 meals a day, from dinner on day 1 through lunch on day 4.
-Drinks with meals (juice and water)
- All activities described in the program: hikes, trekking, canopy/zip-line, rappelling, kayaking, boat excursion, workshops.
- Team games and recreational activities.
- Specialized guides.
- Group coordinators.
- 3 nights camping at the Moconá Refuge, with use of the facilities.
- 3 nights of room accommodation at the Moconá refuge (exclusively for teaching staff).
- Safety equipment: VHF communication, first aid kits,
- Personal accident insurance per participant.
- 1 teacher per 12 students free of any charge.
- Tents
- Ongoing coordination and assistance.
