Expedition to the Heart of the Argentine Chaco

Impenetrable & Bañado La Estrella – August 2025

A deep connection with nature and our culture

This was one of the most beautiful trips we've taken. A complete and challenging expedition that combined physical adventure, cultural immersion, and unique landscapes of northern Argentina. For five days, we explored on foot, by kayak, and by boat some of the most extraordinary corners of the Gran Chaco and the wetlands of Formosa — a journey we will never forget.

Our group included two friends from Mendoza and a lovely family — a mother and her three children — who enthusiastically joined every activity. We shared hikes, riverside conversations, and unexpected discoveries. Among them, several sightings like a skunk, a black-crowned night heron, and other beautiful birds that gave us unforgettable moments.

The connection between both destinations was as magical as their diversity: we began in the dry forests of the Chaco, slept under the stars, and were welcomed by local families. Then we crossed the Bermejo River and entered the Bañado La Estrella, a sea of submerged trees, birds, and silence that gifted us moving sunrises and emotional farewells.

Without a doubt, the boat ride back under the stars, surrounded by nocturnal bird calls, will remain one of those memories that resurface unexpectedly and bring a smile to our faces.

Highlights of the Journey

• Hiking, kayaking, and boat trips on the Bermejito and Bermejo rivers
• Silent sunrise in Bañado La Estrella from a boat
• Homestays and cultural exchange with local communities
• Iconic wildlife spotting: tapirs, skunks, night herons, anteaters, capybaras, and more
• Positive impact: we chose family-run accommodations, local guides, and regional cooks
• Full moon hike through the forest — a magical experience
• Glamping, camping, and family homes — each night with a unique atmosphere

Thank You for Trusting Us

This trip was a dream come true. We've been wanting to connect these two destinations for a long time, and doing it with such a warm group was a true privilege. We returned with the certainty that traveling can be a way of loving our country even more.

Thanks to those who joined us and to everyone who made this experience possible: guides, hosts, cooks, boatmen, and every person we met along the way.

See you on the next adventure!