Selvaje Lodge Iguazu

Home World Americas Argentina Iguazu Sur Selvaje Lodge Iguazu

Selvaje Lodge Iguazu

is a decent mid-priced lodge

on the Argentina side of the famous falls

we usually include a private guide and vehicle

Set around 15 km northwest of the Iguazú Falls in northeast Argentina, Selvaje Lodge Iguazú is a decent mid-range property.

Although only lying 2km to the east of the town of Puerto Iguazú, this place is sufficiently tucked away in the dense tropical jungle that it feels reasonably remote.

It’s centred on a pleasantly modern main building, with public areas leading out to a large swimming pool.

Facilities include a small spa.

Rooms

Guest accommodation at Selvaje Lodge Iguazú is in around 24 rooms, each of which has air-conditioning and a view of the surrounding jungle.

The rooms come in 2 different specifications …

Junior Suite : 30 sqm / 320 sqft
Superior Suite : 36 sqm / 390 sqft

Activities

Selvaje Lodge Iguazú provides access to a wide range of activities, including various ways to explore the Iguazu Falls and the surrounding jungle, plus various options for cultural interactions.

We usually include a private guide and vehicle, in order to upgrade the experience in what can be a rather touristy area.

Selvaje Lodge Iguazú is set in the Iguazú Falls area of northeast Argentina.

Guest accommodation is in 24 simple but pleasant rooms.

The Iguazú Falls straddle the border between Argentina and Brazil.

On the Argentina side, the falls are accessed via a small train.

Along the pathways, guests are accompanied by cute coatis, in search of snacks.

An extensive network of trails lead to a various impressive viewpoints.

On the Argentina side some long boardwalks lead right out to the edge of the cascades.

The falls can also be reached by motorboat.

The surrounding Atlantic rainforest is also worth exporing.

The lower river can also be explored by kayak, canoe or paddleboard.

Most people spend 2-3 nights in the area, in order to explore both sides of the border.

Gallery

Map

Selvaje Lodge Iguazú is usually used as a single stop in the falls area, usually for three nights.

However, if you are combining Argentina with Brazil, you may like to add a night at the Belmond hotel on the northern side, which provides access to the falls in the evenings, which can be magical.

Seasonality

The best time to visit the Iguazú Falls is generally considered to be during the two shoulder seasons of Apr-Jun and Oct-Dec. In truth, there is no perfect time and no terrible time to visit, there is always a compromise to be made between weather conditions, water flow rates and visitor numbers.

Getting there

The Iguazú area is served by two airports …

On the Argentina side there is the Cataratas del Iguazú Airport (IGR), which has connections to Buenos Aires, Cordoba and Salta. For other locations in Argentina (Mendoza, Bariloche, Los Glaciares, Ushuaia and Peninsula Valdes) it’s usually necessary to fly via the capital.

From the airport it’s a road transfer of around 15 minutes to Gran Meliá Iguazú and around 40 minutes to the other hotels over by the small town of Puerto Iguazú.

On the Brazil side there is the Foz do Iguaçu Airport (IGU), which has connections to Sao Paulo and Rio. For other locations in Brazil (like Pantanal and Amazon) it’s usually necessary to fly via Sao Paulo.

From the airport it’s a road transfer of around 15 minutes to any of the lodges on this side, about an hour to the lodges across the border in Argentina.

It’s worth noting that Foz do Iguaçu Airport is so well connected internationally that it’s often used as a starting point for trips to Argentina, instead of Buenos Aires. You simply fly in here (via Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo), cross the border to Argentina and carry on from there.