Moconá Virgin Lodge

The rooms at Moconá Virgin Lodge are spacious and inviting, nestled in the middle of the forest for true immersion in nature. The rooms are basic yet comfortable, with wooden floors, walls, and furniture recalling elements of nature, and a bright feature wall adding a pop of colour to the rooms. Large double beds sit in the centre of the rooms and are covered in crisp white bed linens and plush pillows. The rooms are relaxing spaces, perfect for guests to relax and unwind after a long day, and all come complete with their own ensuite bathroom.

Private balconies offer guests an unparalleled view into the forests of the Yabotí Reserve, and come complete with two deck chairs for ultimate comfort viewing. The rooms can accommodate up to 4 people, making them perfect for families or honeymooning couples.

Guests can head to the restaurant for mealtimes, and will be greeted by hearty Argentinian dishes made with local and fresh produce. Local flavours shine through meals which are made by creative chefs.

Soar through the treetops of the forest across a 250-metre zipline over Oveja Negra Stream and Horacio Falls. Feel the wind on your face as you zoom through the air in this once-in-a-lifetime experience in the heart of nature. The ziplining experience lasts for one hour and consists of two lines.

For those guests who wish to push the limits while here, waterfall abseiling is available. A slightly higher fitness level is required for guests who wish to abseil down the Horacio Falls canyon. Take a look around while you are on your way down and see the 20-metre sparkling cascade of water from the falls next to you. This activity lasts for roughly 1 hour, and includes a short walk from Moconá to the launching platform.

For guests who wish to immerse themselves in the heart of the jungle, hiking the Oveja Negra Path is the perfect route. Guests will be accompanied by a knowledgeable and friendly guide who will be able to impart all their wisdom on the flora and fauna of the forest as you hike through. Following the Oveja Negra Stream guests will end up at the magnificent Horacio Falls, and will get the opportunity to have a dip in the turquoise lagoon where the stream meets the falls. This activity will last for roughly 2 hours, and is of a mid to difficult level.

Glide along the Yabotí Stream in one of Moconá’s kayaks, and take some time to immerse yourself in your surroundings. The waters are crystal clear, calm and shallow – perfect for a gentle kayak journey downstream. A kayaking tour will begin at the lodge, by DON pier where you will paddle down the 2000 metres until the mouth of the Yaboti meets the Uruguay River just before Brazil. Stop here a while and marvel at the surrounding Estadual Do Turvo Park before kayaking back to Moconá’s pier. For this activity, guests must know how to swim, and the duration is an estimated 2 hours.

For guests craving a meaningful connection with nature and the forests of Yaboti Biosphere Reserve the Fogón del Mensú is the perfect opportunity. As the sun sets, gather around the crackling bonfire and enjoy two traditional meals of the Reviro and Ticoí. As the golden light turns to dusk, and then dark, listen to the guides tell tales and myths of the region, and learn all about the land’s ancestral past. This is truly a magical experience and one suitable for all ages.

Moconá’s large, sparkling, infinity swimming pool offers guests the perfect place to relax and enjoy a gentle swim, or a refreshing dip on a warm afternoon, with sweeping views through the jungle in every direction.

Located in a biosphere reserve, Moconá Virgin Lodge helps to preserve the land they are surrounded by, reduce the water they use, and respect the local culture. Their Moconá Commitment is their ‘social and environmental responsibility program.’ This helps them to manage their consumption and make sure it stays in line with the local sociocultural and environmental policy standards.

Moconá Virgin Lodge has ‘earned the Preferred by Nature certification, which ensures that a hotel meets social, environmental, and economic standards that conserve natural resources, protect wildlife, and help local communities thrive.’