Did you know that Argentina’s longest river, the Paraná, originated 3 or 4 million years ago? Originally, its watercourse crossed the Mesopotamia region to join the Uruguay River; then it was displaced to the west and very slowly took the river bed that it has today.
Today, the Paraná river runs though Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil. In fact, it tops Argentina’s longest rivers list:
- Paraná River‘s length: 3032 miles (4880 km). It flows from Brazil, through Paraguay, and into Argentina, where it forms the eastern border with Paraguay and runs through the provinces of Misiones, Corrientes, and Entre Ríos before joining the Río de la Plata.
- Pilcomayo River‘s length: 1508 miles (2426 km). This makes it the second longest in Argentina. The Pilcomayo River originates in Bolivia and flows southeast, forming the border between Argentina and Paraguay, passing through the provinces of Formosa and Chaco.
- Uruguay River‘s length: 1142 miles (1838 km). The Uruguay River forms the border between Argentina and Brazil, and then between Argentina and Uruguay, running through the provinces of Misiones, Corrientes, and Entre Ríos before joining the Paraná River in the Río de la Plata.
- Desaguadero River‘s length: 930 miles (1498 km). The Desaguadero River flows through the provinces of La Rioja, San Juan, Mendoza, San Luis, and La Pampa, connecting a series of rivers and salt lakes in the arid western part of Argentina.
- Colorado River‘s lenght: 692 miles (1114 km). The Colorado River flows through the southern part of Argentina, marking the boundary between the provinces of Mendoza, Neuquén, La Pampa, and Río Negro.
Do you enjoy taking boat trips? Do you feel a special connection with water flows and the sounds of currents? Let’s go on a cruise on the Paraná waterway, the second longest river in South America, and the longest in Argentina.
The second longest River in South America
The longest river in South America is the Amazon River, which is 4,300 miles long (6,400 km). This leaves the Paraná River as the second longest in the region, with 3032 miles.
Where is the Parana River located?
The Paraná River runs through Argentina. Also, it mobilizes a colossal water flow that takes the southern, eastern and southeastern directions through Brazil, Paraguay. The Paraná watercourse is born from the Brazilian rivers Paranaíba and Grande, and flows into the Atlantic Ocean through the Rio de la Plata, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Tour experiences on the Paraná River
For nature lovers and boat tours aficionados, at Hotel Puerto Valle we offer unique tour experiences on the Paraná River.
We invite you to ride the trails along its shores on horseback, paddle in its waters atop a kayak and explore its navigation channels by boat. Have we already captured your interest? Learn more about our activities below:
Boat Ride on the Paraná waterway
An activity to enjoy the Paraná jungle. Starting by boat from the private dock of the lodge, we will navigate the river until we reach the third or fourth canal—it depends on how much the waves let us sail!
We will venture into the canals, where we can appreciate the changes in the landscape, with the colors and noises of the Paraná jungle surrounding us. During the tour, we will be able to see or hear at some point the howler monkeys that live on the treetops, watch caiman sunbathing at the foot of the trees, and spot numerous species of birds, including parrots and toucans, which may join us on the ride.
We will rest on our floating deck and invite you to contemplate the natural environment of the jungle vegetation, while enjoying a culinary treat.
Want to learn more? Check out our Boat tours Rides on the Paraná River here.
Kayak nagitation on the Parana
Kayaking, paddles, vests and adrenaline! This activity is great fun.
With friends, family or as a couple, we will depart together with the guides of Puerto Valle from the beach of the lodge and paddle along the river shores until we reach the second canal of the Paranaense Jungle, where we can feel the embrace of nature and enjoy the landscape watching the colors of sunset shimmering on the river. An adventure for the senses that you will treasure forever.
Learn more here about Kayaking on the Paraná River.
Horseriding on the Parana River banks
Enjoy unique views of the Paraná River banks on horseback!
While the Parana River’s lenght is impresive, horseriding is another option for people who rather stay on the ground. We’ll ride along the trails of the riverbank, connecting with nature and living a different experience in the 14 hectares surrounding the lodge.
If you love nature tours, don’t miss our Horseback Riding on the Banks of the Parana River.
The Paraná River, with its large and wide surface, is an ideal setting for hiking, where contact with nature is the main attraction.
If you have not yet visited Corrientes as a tourist, the Esteros del Iberá is a perfect opportunity to enjoy ourholiday trip proposal and engage in the exclusive activities we offer to our guests at Hotel Puerto Valle to experience the combination of two different ecosystems: the wetlands and the Paraná jungle.
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