<strong>Iberá National Park:</strong> One of the newest national parks in the Americas and the world's second-largest wetland, Iberá is home to 4,000 species of flora and fauna, including this jaguar.
Iberá National Park: One of the newest national parks in the Americas and the world's second-largest wetland, Iberá is home to 4,000 species of flora and fauna, including this jaguar.
Rafael Abuin
<strong>World's largest rodent:</strong> Other residents include the capybara, the world's largest rodent and a favorite prey of jaguars. There is a healthy population within the wetlands.
World's largest rodent: Other residents include the capybara, the world's largest rodent and a favorite prey of jaguars. There is a healthy population within the wetlands.
Mark Johanson
<strong>Cowboy culture:</strong> Most towns on the edge of the Iberá Wetlands, including Paraje Uguay shown here, have a strong gaucho culture.
Cowboy culture: Most towns on the edge of the Iberá Wetlands, including Paraje Uguay shown here, have a strong gaucho culture.
Mark Johanson
<strong>Travel by boat:</strong> Kayaking is one of the most popular ways for tourists to explore Iberá's 75 lagoons.
Travel by boat: Kayaking is one of the most popular ways for tourists to explore Iberá's 75 lagoons.
Mark Johanson
<strong>Aquatic reptiles: </strong>Caiman were once hunted for their pelts but are once again thriving in Iberá.
Aquatic reptiles: Caiman were once hunted for their pelts but are once again thriving in Iberá.
Mark Johanson
<strong>Birdwatching paradise:</strong> Some 350 species of birds call the wetlands home, making it a top birdwatching destination.
Birdwatching paradise: Some 350 species of birds call the wetlands home, making it a top birdwatching destination.
Mark Johanson
<strong>Wild hogs</strong>: The collared peccary, also called the musk hog, is one of several species that have been reintroduced into the wild in Iberá.
Wild hogs: The collared peccary, also called the musk hog, is one of several species that have been reintroduced into the wild in Iberá.
Mark Johanson
<strong>Shallow waters: </strong>Most of the lagoons in Iberá are no deeper than 10 feet, depending on rain levels.
Shallow waters: Most of the lagoons in Iberá are no deeper than 10 feet, depending on rain levels.
Mark Johanson
<strong>South American deer:</strong> Once abundant, it is estimated that only 2,000 pampas deer remain in Argentina, many within Iberá.
South American deer: Once abundant, it is estimated that only 2,000 pampas deer remain in Argentina, many within Iberá.
Mark Johanson
<strong>Floating islands:</strong> Much of the Fernández Lagoon is blanketed in floating reed islands.
Floating islands: Much of the Fernández Lagoon is blanketed in floating reed islands.
Mark Johanson
<strong>Ride along:</strong> The flat, dirt roads on the edge of the parklands are ideal for two-wheeled adventures.
Ride along: The flat, dirt roads on the edge of the parklands are ideal for two-wheeled adventures.
Mark Johanson
<strong>Paddling along: </strong>The Iberá Lagoon is most easily accessed from the tiny tourist town of Colonia Carlos Pellegrini.
Paddling along: The Iberá Lagoon is most easily accessed from the tiny tourist town of Colonia Carlos Pellegrini.
Mark Johanson
<strong>Touring the lagoon:</strong> Boats depart from Carlos Pellegrini for tours of the Iberá Lagoon.
Touring the lagoon: Boats depart from Carlos Pellegrini for tours of the Iberá Lagoon.
Mark Johanson
<strong>Wildlife watching:</strong> Foxes are a common sight in the wetlands, particularly near Rincón del Socorro.
Wildlife watching: Foxes are a common sight in the wetlands, particularly near Rincón del Socorro.
Mark Johanson
<strong>Spotting birds:</strong> A kingfisher sits on a branch overlooking the Iberá Lagoon.
Spotting birds: A kingfisher sits on a branch overlooking the Iberá Lagoon.
Mark Johanson
<strong>Local art:</strong> There are several shops in Carlos Pellegrini where tourists can purchase locally made arts and crafts, including wood-carved animals.
Local art: There are several shops in Carlos Pellegrini where tourists can purchase locally made arts and crafts, including wood-carved animals.
Mark Johanson
<strong>View from above:</strong> A lookout offers a better perspective of the Iberá Lagoon.
View from above: A lookout offers a better perspective of the Iberá Lagoon.
Mark Johanson