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2025 Argentina Dispatch Part I – The Strange Tailed Tyrant

Date: June 12, 2025 | By: Ashish Sanghrajka | Category: Travel Blog

Laura’s Adventure

When you think of Argentina, what comes to mind? I would be willing to bet the names that pops into your head are the same as mine. Well, at Big Five, we’ve always believed that the first thing that comes to mind about a destination is exactly where we shouldn’t focus on.

 

Enter our latest dispatch:  a two-part journey across Argentina that goes beyond the expected.

Big Five team members Laura and Susie are currently on the ground, each traveling a different path to uncover Argentina’s more untouched corners, from the wetlands to the northwest.

Part I follows Laura’s journey through the wetlands, with her travels eventually leading to Corrientes,  one of the oldest cities in Argentina. Still rich in historic architecture, Corrientes offers a glimpse into a side of the country that few get to see.

Below, I’m sharing her notes directly from the ground, along with a video featuring her photos, a firsthand look at a region that often goes unnoticed but admired.

If you’re intrigued and want to follow in her footsteps, just let us know — we’re here to help you recreate this adventure.

 

Laura’s Field Notes: Wetlands & Corrientes

June 5:  I am now in Corrientes staying at La Alondra Hotel. The plane arrived on time, transfer time between Resistencia and the hotel was 40 minutes. Once you descend from the plane, you have to walk 200 meters to the building to collect luggage.  I took a morning city tour in Corrientes. La Alondra was originally a family house that was later refurbished as a hotel. Most of the rooms are on the ground floor,  including two suites. Two standard rooms and two suites are on the upper floor, with access only by stairs. I was in a suite room.

 

June 6:   I departed for Ituzaingó by road, a 3 hour bus ride from Corrientes. Once in Ituzaingó, the lodge provided a transfer, about one and a half hours. The lodge has only two cabins, each with a double bed plus a single bed. They can add one more bed in case of a family. I then departed from the lodge by vehicle for a half-day visit within the property and surrounding areas. I returned for lunch, then went out again in the afternoon for another half-day visit. I saw about 25 deer, several capybaras, yacarés and many birds typical of the wetlands. In this case the visit is only for guests staying at the lodge so more exclusive.

 

June 7: Please note that the route is paved. This is not a deluxe option, as one doesn’t exist this remote. The place is however very well kept, with warm service provided by local staff. There is no A/C. Food is good, homemade. Today was a cloudy and occasionally rainy day so the morning excursion was done by tractor, which offered a unique experience, later returning to the lodge for lunch.

 

June 8: During our exploration, I came across several spider webs, beautifully adorned with water droplets. These webs are particularly interesting because they’re a favorite feeding spot for the iconic Strange-tailed Tyrant, a vulnerable bird species in the area. Being here at the right time allows for amazing sightings.  After lunch, I explored the organic orchard and then embarked on a scenic walk. The path wound through the marshlands and into a montecito, where one could witness the remarkable recovery of the area after a devastating fire two years ago. The highlight of the walk was spotting two red guacamayos in their natural habitat. Later, a short walk near the lodge rewarded us with a glimpse of howler monkeys.

 

Stay tuned for Part II, as we explore the North West with Susie as we explore the untouched areas of Argentina that are left undisturbed.


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