Argentina Queer Pride & Nature: Iguazú Falls, Iberá Wetlands & Queer Buenos Aires

Welcome to Argentina! After VIP airport assistance, fly north to Iguazú and transfer directly to the breathtaking Melia Iguazú. Settle into your luxurious room with uninterrupted views of the majestic falls—their constant roar your unforgettable welcome. Sip a sunset cocktail on your private balcony, unwind in the pool or spa, and savor dinner with one of the world’s seven natural wonders as your dramatic backdrop.

Wake up to jungle sounds and spend the day exploring the Argentine side of Iguazú National Park. Walk the elevated upper trails for sweeping views, then descend closer to the power of the cascades on the lower paths. After a break for lunch, prepare for the thrill of the Gran Aventura—a Zodiac ride that takes you right under the falls for a truly immersive experience. Return to the hotel for a quiet evening to unwind.

Spend the day at the private reserve of famed Argentine photographer Emilio White. Choose your adventure: kayak silent waterways, hike secluded trails, focus your camera on stunning wildlife, or birdwatch with expert guidance. Enjoy homemade meals inspired by Guaraní cultural roots and learn the traditional art of harvesting and preparing mate. If timing is right, Emilio himself may join you to share stories and his vision for this beautifully preserved natural haven.

Cross into Brazil for a guided visit to their side of Iguazú Falls, with dramatic, mist-filled walkways offering up-close views of the Garganta del Diablo. Visit Parque das Aves, a lush bird sanctuary with immersive aviaries filled with rescued species. Enjoy an elegant three-course lunch with caipirinhas at the Belmond Hotel before your evening flight to Buenos Aires. Check in to the Alvear Icon Hotel, ideally located for exploring both Puerto Madero’s riverfront and the queer heart of San Telmo.

Explore the historic south of the city with a private, half-day tour offering a rich queer perspective. Visit Plaza de Mayo and hear stories of precolonial gender diversity and modern activism. Walk Puerto Madero’s Woman’s Bridge and learn its feminist secrets, then wander La Boca’s colorful streets shaped by gay artists. In San Telmo, uncover hidden corners of lesbian activism and Black history. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon before an unforgettable dinner at Fogón, where Argentina’s asado tradition is reimagined in an interactive, upscale setting.

Today’s private tour heads north to explore Recoleta, Retiro, and Palermo. Stroll among lavish 19th-century mansions and wander Recoleta Cemetery, where your guide will share the hidden LGBTQIA+ stories behind the monuments. Visit Mocha Celis, the world’s first high school for trans and non-binary students, to see local activism in action.

Spend the morning on a curated shopping experience—explore independent designers, local crafts, and artisan markets with insider guidance to find truly special souvenirs. In the evening, learn tango with a private queer-friendly class where traditional roles are tossed aside for fluid, inclusive movement. After the lesson, head to an authentic milonga to test your new steps or simply soak in the atmosphere over a glass of Malbec.

Say goodbye to the city bustle and fly north to Posadas. From there, travel to El Tránsito, a historic estancia in the heart of the Iberá Wetlands. Arrive in time to settle into your elegant room and enjoy your first dinner overlooking the vast, wild landscape. Expect quiet, star-filled nights and the gentle sounds of the wetlands welcoming you.

Ease into Iberá’s rhythm as you glide silently through the wetlands in a traditional horse-drawn canoe, the water mirroring the skies and herons rising from the reeds. Midday, share a meal in a local Guaraní hut and learn about the Indigenous connection to this land. In the afternoon, trade hooves for paddles as you kayak through quiet waterways, watching capybaras and caimans from the surface of the lagoons.

Wake to the sounds of waterbirds and saddle up for a morning adventure on horseback, splashing through flooded grasslands and spotting marsh deer hidden in the brush. Cap off your Iberá journey with a boat safari through remote corners of the reserve. Drift quietly past floating vegetation, eyes peeled for anhinga drying their wings, playful otters, and elusive howler monkeys. This is nature at its most raw and unfiltered—an unforgettable finale to a journey deep into one of Argentina’s most vital ecosystems. As the sun climbs high, slow the pace with a relaxing afternoon by the lodge pool, where ostriches roam freely and time seems to stretch with each breeze across the wetlands.

After one last breakfast at El Tránsito, transfer to Posadas for your flight to Buenos Aires or onward connections. Take with you memories of roaring waterfalls, quiet wetlands, and a city that celebrates its queer culture with pride and resilience—Argentina will always be ready to welcome you back.