The Salto Encantado is part of one of the most interesting alternatives to visit in the province of Misiones.

The Salto Encantado is one of the main natural attractions of the municipality of Aristóbulo del Valle, Cainguas Department, it is part of several jumps included in the Saltos y Cascadas Region.

The Salto Encantado, located about five kilometers from Villa Salto Encantado, between the cities of Aristóbulo del Valle and Dos de Mayo, on National Route 14.

Salto Encantado is part of one of the most interesting alternatives to visit, located in the center of the Province of Misiones, within a Provincial Park of 706 hectares crossed by the Cuñà Pirú Stream.

Hiking trails and baths in a natural pool upstream of the Caña Pirú stream, are among the main activities in the jump.

The Salto Encantado is part of one of the most interesting alternatives to visit in the province of Misiones.

The Enchanted Jump is one of the most impressive falls in the province of Misiones.


The Park's new infrastructure, partially enabled, has been built by revaluing the landscape, using renewable materials and environmentally friendly technologies.

The jump is located within the Provincial Park Salto Encantado, within the department of Caiguás, 126 km from the city of Posadas and 240 from the Iguazu Falls.

Fauna and Flora.


The Provincial Park has an area of ​​706 ha. and it is covered by native forests of great diversity of flora and fauna.

The Caña Pirú stream forms the jump, falling from a height of approximately 60 meters. Walk the park from side to side in the middle of rock formations and walls, creating a landscape of unique beauty. The steam emanated from the waterfall and the cliffs create an environment conducive to the presence of the swift necklace, a bird similar to the swallow and of rare distribution.

The jump has a height of 60 meters and can be seen from its upper circuit and for the more adventurous from its lower base down steep stairs, in the middle of the rock formations and walls. It is common to see birds of different species in the environment, highlighting the benzene.

The park has an interpretation trail that leads to other very attractive minor jumps such as La Olla, Picaflor and Escondido Falls. In this crossing you can see trees that belong to the different native species of the Paraná jungle, such as the black parrot, white parrot, guatambú, cedar, cañafistola among others.

In the middle of an intense green space, covered with jungle, is the great waterfall, the main attraction of the Park, first seen in June 1936.

Tourism.


The Park is prepared to receive tourists with necessary infrastructure for a stay of more than one day, natural pool on the same Cuñá Pirú Stream, restaurant, ample camping space, quinchos, grills, toilets, etc.

The Park is controlled by the park rangers under the Ministry of Ecology, the entrance fee is in charge of the Municipality of Aristóbulo del Valle and the Subsecretariat of Strategic Management takes care of the organization for the attention to visitors.

A group of informants is responsible for indicating to tourists the places to go, the various places enabled and the catarteristics and attractions of the Park. Everyone is recommended to take care of the Park, wear comfortable shoes, provide water, special care for children on the trails and viewpoints, do not disturb animals, etc.

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  1. It is the first natural jump in the Province of Misiones with night lighting and access to it is by Provincial Route 220, paved and well signposted.

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    1. Thanks for comment @Maria Susana Diaz. After Iguazu Falls it is one of the most beautiful places in Misiones.

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