hiking in the jungle of the yungas
highlights
- A guided tour off the beaten track
- explore the trails of the jungle
- learn about the wild life of the Yungas and its secrets
Duration
3h30
level
moderate
guide
spanish, french, english
private group
2 to 8 people
explore the wilderness
Discover the Yungas, the transition zone between the Amazon rainforest and the Andes Cordillera.
This jungle is one of Argentina's last primary forests and has been classified as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
It is home to a rich variety of species including toucans, parrots, peccaries, tapirs, pumas and many more, all of which live in an unspoilt environment far from human activity.
This is a moderate level hike with some fairly steep gradients.
century-old trees
As you enter the jungle trails, you will be immersed in the lush vegetation that characterises the Yungas, seeing centuries-old trees like cedar, nogal, quebracho and lapacho, interspersed with lianas, ferns and more.
The guide will teach you how to recognize the emblematic plant species of the Yungas and how they are used in traditional Guarani medicine.
The Yungas are home to a variety of wildlife including birds, mammals and reptiles, some of which, such as the tapir, are currently endangered.
wildlife
During this walk, your guide will teach you how to identify the different sounds of the jungle, including the calls of toucans, the chirping of birds, and the songs of cicadas.
With a little discretion, you may even be able to spot some of these birds high up in the canopy. Your guide will show you how to watch them with a pair of binoculars.
As you approach the waterways you may come across mammal tracks, especially in the dry season. Pumas, peccaries, tapirs, corzuelas, mountain otters and anteaters come to these waterholes at nightfall to quench their thirst.
The hike will take you up to the ridge of a mountain with stunning panoramic views of the Yungas.
You will then descend to the river. The river lies at the foot of huge ochre cliffs. Weather permitting, you can swim in the crystal clear waters of a natural pool surrounded by jungle.
On the way back, your guide will tell you about ancient gaucho legends, such as the story of the Salamanca or the mystery of the Locumar.
included
- hiking
- local guide
- french/english traductor
- morning snack
- gourmet picnic
- mineral water
- transfer (opcional)
- travel insurance
program
what will do
- 9.00am: meet at the finca la fé - morning snack (non-residents)
- 9.30 am: Departure for hike with the guide
- 12.30pm: picnic in the jungle
- 1.30pm: back to finca la fé
