Type of destination:
Type of accommodation:
Rates: (in US dollars)
$150 and up
Target Market:
Mid range
Yacutinga Lodge is situated on the upper Iguazú River, just 53 miles (85 km) from the falls. The area preserves and protects a wealth of biodiversity, including some endangered species, where you can enjoy sustainable ecotourism activities that are distinct from the mass tourism activities that are common in the Iguazú Falls region.
The establishment started its activities in January 2000. The lodge was built by hand, learning from the local people and adapting itself daily to the characteristics of the Misiones Forest. The infrastructure blends in with its surroundings, providing a space for true harmony with nature.
Since its inception, the lodge has appeared in numerous magazines, books, and international catalogs about tourism in Argentina, positioning the Argentine jungle as an ecotourism destination in the international market.
Six double rooms, 14 doubles or triples, and one special, recently built room we call “Yateí,” which is surrounded by thick vegetation and shaded by giant trees. This room caters to adventurous, sophisticated honeymooning couples.
All rooms have breathtaking views of the forest where it is common to see various kinds of birds (including hummingbirds) as well as agoutis, armadillos, and large concentrations of butterflies.
Other:
Number of employees: 16
Percentage of local employees: 75%
Visit our website for detailed information about Yacutinga Lodge’s sustainability efforts.
Nearest international airport: Cataratas Iguazú (IGR)
Nearest local/national airport: Foz do Iguaçu (IGU)
Travel time to nearest airport: 2.5 hours
We do not accept travelers who arrive at the lodge in their own vehicles due to safety considerations, since the slick clay roads can be difficult to navigate. We offer a transportation service that begins and ends at the meeting point called Raíces Argentinas, located at the entrance to Puerto Iguazú on Route 12 and Ave. J, Domingo Perón, only 20 minutes from Iguazú.
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013
October 2013.
Photos courtesy of Yacutinga Lodge, Argentina, for SustainableTrip.org.
María del Rosario Marino
Commercial Representative
Lote 7-A, Alto Río Iguazú
Comandante Andresito, Misiones
Argentina
Tel: +54/9-11-4099-0057
www.yacutinga.com;
www.facebook.com/yacutinga
Rainforest Alliance Verified™
Date: October, 2013
Sustainability performance:
Environmental management: 71%
Sociocultural management: 91%
Business management: 73%
Overall performance: 78%