Argentina Birds and Butterflies
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Greetings,
Our next trip to Argentina is January 15 – 24, 2020 and 2 spots are left on the trip. If you were considering going, I would recommend signing up very soon.
Our trip to Northern Argentina is one of our most mellow and relaxing trips and on the next trip we will visit Buenos Aires, Uruguay, Misiones province of Argentina, Iguazu Falls, Brazil and Paraguay. On this tour we don’t cover a lot of ground, but the places we visit are very dense with wildlife and beauty. This trip focuses on birds, insects and wildlife. Argentina is a wonderful country to visit. Iguazu Falls and the surrounding jungle is an amazing paradise for birds, wildlife, butterflies and flowering plants.
The name Argentina means "made of silver" in
Italian
. Spanish explorers arrived in the early 1500's and Buenos Aires was initially founded in 1536 by Pedro de Mendoza. Argentina has a population of 36.2 million and the capital city of Buenos Aires with 15.6 million in the metro area is nearly half of the total population. Buenos Aires means “good air” or “fair winds” in Spanish.
Argentina is a country of extreme and abundant diversity. Argentina's highest mountain is Aconcagua 22,831 feet and is the highest peak in the western hemisphere. The lowest point is Laguna del Carbón at -344 feet and is the lowest point in the western hemispheres. The north–south distance is 2,300 miles and the climate varies greatly; ranging from subtropical in the north to polar in the south. The weather is affected by the extreme changes in elevation, longitude and the warm Brazil ocean current and the cold Falklands current. Iguazu Falls includes 275 individual falls, making it the largest waterfall grouping in the world. It is a must see for everyone.
Argentina belongs to one of the largest ecosystems in the world with the greatest bio-diversity. Here are the stats: 15 continental life zones, 3 oceanic life zones including the Antarctic region, 9,372 vascular plant species, 1,052 bird species, 375 mammal species, 338 reptile species and 162 amphibian species. Argentina has 30 national parks helping to protect and preserve these habits and ecosystems for all life.
Buenos Aires is famous for the Tango, a musical genre and accompanying dance. The golden age of the Tango was from 1930 to mid-1950s and still today it is one of Argentina's international cultural symbols. Our last evening event in Buenos Aires will be to visit a Tango show.
The January 2020 Argentina trip comes with an optional 5-day extension to El Salvador after the tour. In El Salvador, we will be staying along an estuary that is full of birds and wildlife. Please check the El Salvador page for more details.
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Great Food and Great People
Argentina is famous for Parrillas, which is an open fire grill and a social event.
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Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay, a short ferry ride across the bay from Buenos Aires
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Dusky Swifts at Iguazu Falls, the swifts nest underneath the falls and along the cliffs of Iguazu
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Orange-barred Sulfur Butterflies, there are an abundance of butterflies species at Iguazu
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Friendship Bridge spanning Brazil and Paraguay, a short walk from Brazil and back
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Travel Dates & Information
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- Travel Dates: January 15 - 24, 2020 and Jan. 24 - 28 El Salvador optional ext.
- Group Size: 6 Travelers plus guides, spaces left for 2020 = 2
- Trip Length: 10 days
- Rates: Rate per person = $3,850 (based on double occupancy)
- Rates include: Domestic transfers, lodging, breakfast, lunch, dinner, scheduled group tours, entrance fees & Allianz travel medical insurance.
- Not included: International airfare, customs & immigration fees and visas, alcohol, trip cancellation insurance.
- Visas needed for this trip: Argentina (free) obtain at airport. Paraguay (from Iguazu, free to enter Ciudad del Este only). Brazil ($70 eVisa) obtain in advance on-line. Uruguay (free) obtain upon entry. The visits to Brazil and Paraguay are activity options and are not required if you do not wish to visit those countries.
- Airfare: If you decide to stop in El Salvador after the Argentina tour, please contact us on how to book your international flight.
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Argentina has
over 1,052 bird species in total including
16
endemic bird species.
Pictured are the Red-Crested Cardinal and the Green-headed Tanager
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Endemic Dinelli's Doradito
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Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
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Turquoise Emperor Butterfly
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Great Dusky Swifts at Iguazu
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Selva de Laurel Puerto Iguazu, Argentina
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Rancho y Estero, El Salvador
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Iguazu Falls includes 275 individual falls, making it the largest waterfall grouping in the world
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Time to Sign- up for Argentina!
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Video: Iguazu Falls, Argentina
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You can find out more and see all our great photos on social media
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Check our new website for dates, details and pricing
Call us at 970-556-6103
email: KaiyoteTours@gmail.com
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International Travel Tours
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We are expanding our tours in Asia, Africa and Europe
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New Tours for 2019, 2020 and 2021
- Uganda: Birds, African wildlife and a chance to see the Mountain Gorillas and chimpanzees.
- Sarawak and Northern Borneo: Birding and wildlife viewing, including orangutans
- Sri Lanka: The best and most relaxing bird tour you will ever experience
- Nepal: Birding the fantastic Himalayas and a great cultural experience
- Mongolia: Birding the high steppes and staying in traditional "Gers" for lodging
- Korea: Winter birding to view cranes and migrants
- India: Birding for vegetarians, great culture and great food
- Cambodia: Birding and cultural tour
Our favorite places and tours that will continue to be on the schedule
- Iceland: Great tours in May, the best New Year's Eve trip ever, and a special winter tour
- Sweden: Christmas tour, Southwest Sweden and the Åland Islands for mid-summers'
- Nicaragua: Our all time favorite place for birding and traveling anytime of year
- Taiwan: A very special place for birding and one of our favorites
- Colombia: Birding the Andes and having a lot of fun
- Argentina: Birds and butterflies, more than you can count
In the United States
- Santa Fe Birding and Opera Festival
- Chicago Lyric Opera and urban birding
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Check our new website for dates, details and pricing
Call us at 970-556-6103
email: KaiyoteTours@gmail.com
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Your World Travelling Guides
Kaiyote & Ed
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Photo: Dynjandi Falls in the Westfjords of Iceland. We look forward to meeting and showing you all the great birds and wildlife and adventures that can be found around the world, the United States and in Washington state. Call us anytime! See you soon!
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