Misiones, Córdoba, Ushuaia, San Martín de los Andes, and Corrientes offer a wide range of options to discover the habits, behaviors, colors, and main characteristics of the birds that grace the skies of Argentina.
Birdwatching, also known as birding, is one of the most sustainable emerging outdoor tourism activities. It involves exploring, studying, and getting to know the remarkable diversity that inhabits and soars through our country’s skies.
Birdwatching offers a unique approach to travel, allowing visitors to interact with and enjoy nature in destinations such as Misiones, Córdoba, Ushuaia, San Martín de los Andes, and Corrientes. When considering travel plans, mut of us prioritize taking the time to enjoy simple pleasures like outdoor activities during our vacations.
Misiones
This province is home to the breathtaking Iguazu Falls, one of the seven wonders of the world declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. The falls are located in Iguazu National Park, which also offers incredible biodiversity in the Misiones rainforest. Around 80 mammal species, reptiles, fish, insects, butterflies, and more than 500 species of birds converge in this area, making it an ideal place for birdwatching. Visitors can spot toucans, woodpeckers, dancers, and the black-breasted puffbird, among others, soaring through this incredible ecosystem.
Córdoba
The central province of Córdoba boasts two distinct options for birdwatching: Quebrada del Condorito National Park and Mar Chiquita. Quebrada del Condorito National Park is a must-visit destination for bird lovers. The Andean Condor, with its impressive size and flight, captivates the attention of all visitors in the area. The condor shares the region with other species such as the peregrine falcon, the Cordilleran canastero, and the white-tailed gaucho, among others. On the other hand, heading towards Mar Chiquita allows you to discover flamingos, black-necked swans, Patagonian swallows, and silver teals in an ecosystem framed by the beauty of its lagoon and unparalleled sunsets.
Ushuaia
Known as the “End of the World” city, Ushuaia not only offers stunning natural landscapes but also the opportunity to encounter birds that grace the southernmost skies on the planet. Near the Martial Glacier, visitors can spot the Andean condor, the rufous-throated huet-huet, the austral parakeet, thrushes, woodpeckers, Austral negritos, cauquenes, and dozens of other species. Some of these birds can even be found within the city itself or along its attractive coastline.
San Martín de los Andes
This tourist town in Neuquén province is home to 180 bird species within its incredible natural setting. Amidst mountains, lakes, and forests, visitors can discover condors, woodpeckers, black-faced ibises, black-chested buzzard-eagles, and Austral negritos. In addition to the opportunity to observe the various bird species that soar above its natural landscapes, San Martín de los Andes also attracts visitors with the allure of Lake Lacar, with its vast expanse and deep blue waters, and the breathtaking Cerro Chapelco.
Corrientes
This province stands as one of the great birdwatching scenarios in Argentina. With over 350 species to discover in an unparalleled ecosystem, Corrientes attracts tourists from around the world. The different lodges in the Iberá Wetlands offer various alternatives for travelers, some equipped with state-of-the-art technology, to discover birds such as the alder flycatcher, the collar antshrike, the rufous-capped spinetail, the great pampa-finch, the black-and-chestnut eagle, and the black-hooded monjita, among others.
Birdwatching allows travelers to immerse themselves in nature, appreciate the simple pleasures of outdoor activities, and reconnect with the natural world. As the desire to experience the country’s natural beauty grows among Argentine travelers, birdwatching provides an opportunity to appreciate the rich avian life that graces the skies and contributes to the ecological tapestry of Argentina.
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