Hotel Puerto Valle

This 19th century historic estancia sits on the fringes of the biodiverse Iberá Wetlands - at 1.3 million hectares, the largest protected area in Argentina and one of the largest fresh water reservoirs on the continent - with private access to its waterways. With just 13 beautiful rooms, the atmosphere is peaceful, the service personalised and the cuisine outstanding. Knowledgeable guides take guests out by boats and kayaks and on foot along the Parana River and through the forest, in search of the neotropical otter, the Pampas deer and the rare marsh deer, all native to the Corrientes region. More common sightings include capybara, caiman, howler monkeys and hundreds of birds - this is a classified IBA (Important Bird Area). Wildlife enthusiasts will be in heaven and Puerto Valle is also ideal for some R&R within a busy itinerary, thanks to a lovely pool and sunbathing deck, yoga and massage, easily accessed just 55 kms from Posadas airport, or combined with Iguassu Falls.

Senderos Soul

Puerto Valle's guided experiences cover a wide area of land and water, including into the amazing Ibera Wetlands and the tributaries of the River Paraná - to discover a wealth of wildlife and birdlife. What also really stood out for me when staying here was the quality and variety of cuisine presented at mealtimes and at surprise locations during the excursions. As the hotel is located in a dense tropical region and very close to the borders of Brazil and Paraguay, the cuisine is a fusion of these countries but also with a distinctive Argentinean and Estancia feel to it. They grow almost all of their own fruit and vegetables in their organic kitchen garden and offer a wide range of fresh dishes suitable for any dietary need. In addition to this they also offer the more traditional ‘asados’ - with slow cooked meats from their farm - and afternoon teas with local delicacies as a taste of Estancia living.

- Nicola, Senderos

Key Facts

No. of rooms: 13, all with views of the Parana River, air con, terraces, bathrobes, pillow menus and L’Occitane toiletries

Room Categories:
Casco Room: Kingsize bed, ensuite shower bathroom, small living room, terrace?
Family Casco Room: Kingsize bed, ensuite shower bathroom, large living room with space for 2 extra beds and a baby cot, terrace and balcony
Deluxe Room: Kingsize bed, ensuite shower bathroom, private terrace and outdoor shower

Facilities: Restaurant, open-air barbecue, bar, lounge with TV, library, swimming pool, deck with sunloungers and palapa, private jetty, laundry service Internet: Free WiFi in all rooms and public areas

Excursion details: 2 activities per day. There is no minimum number of guests but different maximum numbers depending on the excursion.

Dates of operation: All year

Rates from (per person sharing a double/twin room): US$860 (based on a double room)

Rates include: All-inclusive (3 meals a day, transfers to and from Posadas airport, excursions with bilingual guides, non-alcoholic drinks); Bed & Breakfast also available.

Min age: All ages

Minimum stay: None except during holiday periods (Christmas, New Year, Easter)

Senderos recommends: 3 nights, to take part in each of the activities and have some downtime.

Affiliations: Pure

Sustainability

The hotel have a tree nursery and organic kitchen gardens where they also produce their own compost

Organised waste bins and recycling management all over their property – with special care of toxic waste and measuring the generated waste.

They use, buy and promote products made by local people. They provide thermos flasks and maté in the rooms, wooden toys, and the menu of the restaurant reflects local culture and tradition.

They prioritise local suppliers in the are who also follow sustainable practices

They provide in depth sustainability training for all their staff.

See here for more information

Need to know

The Ibera Wetlands are a hugely biodiverse area, with marshlands, pastures and rainforests, home to a multitude of wildlife including 350 species of birds
The only luxury hotel in the Wetlands, surrounded by 14 hectares of private parkland designed by Carlos Thays
Excellent guided excursions - 4x4, speedboat, kayak, on foot - plus gentle horse riding and fly fishing
Tasty regional food, cooked in a contemporary style using ingredients from their organic kitchen garden and fresh river fish
Just 40 minutes from Posada airport and 4 hours’ drive from Iguazu Falls, with the option to stop at the San Ignacio Miní Ruins, a UNESCO Heritage Site, en route.

Perfect for:

Those who want a safari to spot unique wildlife as well as being pampered during a busy itinerary

Getting there

Hotel Puerto Valle is in the Corrientes Province of northeast Argentina, on the edge of Ibera National Park. It’s a 40 minute drive over 55km from Posadas sirport and a 4-hour drive from Iguazu falls.

by road

BY ROAD

A 40-minute drive from Posadas Airport

by air

BY AIR

Nearest airport: Fly into Posadas Airport, a 2-hour hop from Buenos Aires.

Gallery & Resources

Follow this link to Senderos Resources for Hotel Puerto Valle to access:

Images, our selection
Fact sheets
Presentations
Rack rates
Excursion lists
And other useful information.

Puerto Valle has its own image and video library here.

Weather

A pleasant climate year round. Summers are hot and humid; thunderstorms are very common. Rainfall is higher in autumn and late spring; midwinter is drier. See here for Posadas temperature chart, summarised as follows:

Mid-November to mid-March, min. 19-22°C increasing to max. 30-35°C
Mid-March to mid-May, max. 23-30°C falling to min. 14-20°C
Mid-May to mid-August, max. 21-23°C falling to min. 12-14°C
Mid-August to mid-November, min. 15-19°C increasing to max. 19-30°C

Links

Hotel Puerto Valle Website

Senderos Webinar on Puerto Valle.

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