RINCÓN DEL SOCORRO

a Charming Ranch House Turned into a Nature Reserve

Rincón del Socorro is a 12,000-hectare (29,700 acres) former cattle ranch on the edge of the Ibera wetlands in Northeastern Argentina that has been made into Iberá National Park.

The stay takes place between outings to the fields that can be on foot, horse, bicycle, vehicle or boat; all different but complimentary ways of experiencing the magnificent sightseeing and learning more about the local fauna.

Rincón del Socorro has a wide range of activities to offer. The guide will define for its passengers what will be the most convenient activity to be carried out day by day according to the weather and agenda of conservation tasks.

On foot, the guest will have the possibility of concentrating in looking for tracks detecting the presence of recently reintroduced animals. While walking there will be time to look for the best angle for a photo, to dwell on the details and to know more about the species around. Over the past years in Rincon del Socorro Reserve Giant Anteaters, Collared Peccaries and Pampas Deers have been reintroduced with success.

Alternatively, in outings on horse the visitor will have a different point of view that will allow for an enjoyment of the landscape heightened by the contact with the animal, which will easily sort through streams and pastures, and will also favour the sighting of different types of Deers, among other creatures. On horse one can reach the coast of the marshlands and ride along it.

The boat trips are done in the area of Laguna Iberá (lagoon) and Colonia Carlos Pellegrini. The village has an interpretation centre and very nice trails along the lagoon and through native forest. The economy of this town was transformed in 1983 when the Provincial Park was created. Before then the inhabitants used to hunt for a living. Today Pellegrini is a proud town that learned how to conserve and care for its natural heritage, and make of it a way of living.

The boat trips allow the guest to get close to Alligators, Capybaras and hundreds of birds without scaring them. The tours take around 2 hours and are frequently done over the Iberá Lagoon and sometines even Fernandez Lagoon, where, we can also do kayak through the floating islands or embalsados.

Horseback rides, walks and boat trips might be combined with night safaris that make possible magnificent encounters with a very active wildlife that takes advantage of the cool nights to go hunting. If the sky is clear, night sky watching might also take place. This activity sometimes is also accompanied by a spectacular nature show: thousands of fireflies decorating the surroundings. It seems like they are trying to copy the Milky Way.

Rincón del Socorro sets itself as an excellent location for bird watching, where the visitor has the possibility of observing native species like the Yellow Cardinal (Gubernatrix cristata), the Strange-Tailed Tyrant (Alectrurus risora), among others. In total, the complete list of birds in the region reaches 350 species.

Those who prefer to walk at their own pace may choose to discover some trails in a self-guided way. These trails lead through different landscapes: pasture, native forest and the coast of the wetlands. Many of the roads can also be cycled on mountain bikes.

Many of the activities can be accompanied with picnics, food always taste better in the nature. These stops present a good opportunity to recover energy and to observe every detail that nature has to offer.

It is worthwhile also taking the time to visit Uguay, the nearest village, to learn about the culture of the inhabitants of the wetlands, its crafts and its way of life. There the visitant can try a “mate correntino” (local beverage) perhaps for the first time, accompanied by some “torta fritas” (a traditional fried bread) and great stories of the hosts.

At the lodge, you will have the possibility of enjoying the different areas of the house by relaxing by the pool, being captivated by the books in the library, or participating in the talks and videos that will allow the visitor to gain a deeper knowledge in the projects carried out by Fundación Rewilding Argentina The ample gardens are constantly visited by the local fauna and can be easily walked in order to reach a nearby small wetland where one can observe and appreciate the native animals. In addition, the vegetable garden provides another beautiful attraction through its sustainable growth and its productions of vegetables that reach the everyday meals. Being a guest in Rincón del Socorro is a way of being a part of the ambitious project that CLT has proposed and carries through with undeniable success.

Children and adults will have the possibility of learning from nature. With kids, we can look for animals tracks, create nature games, that way they can learn without stop having fun. When it rains, it’s a great excuse to put he rubber boots on, and paddle in the mud..

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