2023-11-25 10:37:48
In it Northern Argentina there are some small waterfalls what They range between 5 and 10 meters in height and that are considered a natural wonder for a 3 kilometer stretch of the Uruguay River.
This geographical feature is called Moconá Falls and is located in the region of El Soberbio, province of Missions: border office with Brazil in its region of Rio Grande do Sul and is surrounded by great natural beauty.
The distinctive feature of these falls is that they are located in a geological crack transverse to the course of the riverso a unique phenomenon is created where the water crashes once morest the rocks and forms rapids that create a series of jumps that extend over the river.
The Uruguay River channel marks the border line and The Moconá Falls are mostly on the Argentine sidealthough at its northern end they are on both sides and the Brazilians called their part Saltos del Yucuma.
The Moconá Falls are a natural wonder and the area that surrounds them It is an ideal place for outdoor activities such as trekking, observation of flora and fauna and even a space where you can have a picnic.
How to get
The Moconá Falls are located in the province of Misiones. To access from the capital Posadas you must first take the Provincial Route 13 and then RP 2. In total there are 287 kilometers that are traveled in regarding 4 hours.
Access to the park is enabled depending on the water level
The main attraction of Moconá Provincial Park is found in the nature of its waterfalls, a unique spectacle in the world, the product of a geological fault millions of years ago. These run parallel to the Uruguay River.
This characteristic directly influences their height since it depends on the level of the river.
The height of the jumps averages between 2 and 4 meters. in flood years and from 6 to 8 meters. in years of downturns, depending on the rainfall each year. Rarely, in an extraordinary way, they can reach 10 meters. of fall.
Access to the park depends on the height of the Yabotí stream, If this level is low, it can be accessed, otherwise the park is in a disabled state until its level is lowered. All this information is updated on this page. These are the prices to enter:
The Moconá Provincial Park is located within the Yabotí (“turtle” in Guaraní) Biosphere Reserve, in the east-central region of Misiones, in the Municipality of San Pedro, occupying an approximate area of 253,773 hectares.
The boarded tours
The height of the falls varies from day to day and this factor governs the setting up of the park and the river walk at the foot of the falls. These are the rates:
From the visitor center in a 2,000 m journey by vehicle to the lower parking lot, then descend by stairs (approximately 45 steps) to the boarding point, from there the nautical journey begins that will allow you to see the Moconá Falls in close-up.
More information in Misiones Tourism
Landline: (03755) 495206 / mocona@misiones.tur.ar / WhatsApp: +54 9 3755 24-9279
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