{"id":5734,"date":"2024-08-22T14:51:16","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T14:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotelpuertovalle.com\/?p=5734"},"modified":"2024-11-25T17:27:03","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T17:27:03","slug":"ibera-provincial-reserve-listed-as-one-of-the-worlds-greatest-places-according-to-time-magazine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotelpuertovalle.com\/en\/blog\/ibera-provincial-reserve-listed-as-one-of-the-worlds-greatest-places-according-to-time-magazine\/","title":{"rendered":"Iber\u00e1 Provincial Reserve, listed as one of the World\u2019s Greatest Places, according to TIME Magazine\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We are proud to share that the Iber\u00e1 Provincial Reserve is featured in <\/strong>Time<\/em><\/strong><\/a> magazine\u2019s 2024 issue of the World\u2019s Places<\/strong>, a list of 100 extraordinary destinations to explore. This recognition highlights not only the stunning beauty of the wetlands, but also the positive impact of one of the most ambitious rewilding projects on the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s the perfect time to visit one of Argentina’s top tourist destinations that stands out for its natural beauty and its landmark conservation effort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An exemplary rewilding project<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Iber\u00e1 Wetlands<\/a> is the largest protected area in Argentina and is home to one of the world\u2019s most comprehensive rewilding projects. This effort, led by Rewilding Argentina<\/strong>, has proven to be a resounding success, and its benefits go beyond the borders of the 5,000-square-mile reserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2021, after more than 25 years of hard work and dedication, foundational species have been reintroduced into the ecosystem, including the giant anteater, the swamp deer, the collared peccary, and, most notably, the jaguar<\/strong>. The latter, which had not been seen in the region in 70 years, has returned to the Wetlands thanks to the release of nine specimens. Today, it is estimated that there are around 25 jaguars<\/strong> roaming one of the largest wetlands on Earth. According to Sebasti\u00e1n Di Martino, Conservation Director at Rewilding Argentina, the jaguar population is growing rapidly in Iber\u00e1, which means that in a few years visitors will have the real possibility of spotting this majestic predator in its natural habitat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The impact on local communities: promoting a more sustainable economy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The success of this project has not only revitalized the ecosystem but has also transformed the local economy. Communities that used to rely on cattle ranching, a marginal and unsustainable activity, are now finding new opportunities in nature tourism and wildlife watching<\/strong>. This shift to a more sustainable economy not only benefits the environment, but also the people who live in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The effect of rewilding in the Iber\u00e1 Wetlands has inspired conservationists around the world. Rewilding Argentina has shared experiences and best practices with conservation organizations globally, including recent efforts on the U.S.-Mexico border to reintroduce jaguars to their historic habitat in the southern United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy the essence of the Iber\u00e1 Wetlands<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You are invited to play a part in this story by visiting one of the world\u2019s top destinations. Hotel Puerto Valle<\/strong><\/a> offers an exclusive experience to immerse in this incredible natural environment while enjoying the comfort of an unforgettable stay<\/strong>. Whether you\u2019re interested in exploring the local fauna and flora, relaxing in the peace and quiet of the landscape, or learning more about conservation efforts, the Iber\u00e1 Provincial Reserve has something special to offer you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We are proud to share that the Iber\u00e1 Provincial Reserve is featured in Time magazine\u2019s 2024 issue of the World\u2019s Places, a list of 100 extraordinary destinations to explore. This recognition highlights not only the stunning beauty of the wetlands, but also the positive impact of one of the most ambitious rewilding projects on the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5019,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5734","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotelpuertovalle.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5734","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotelpuertovalle.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotelpuertovalle.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotelpuertovalle.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotelpuertovalle.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5734"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/hotelpuertovalle.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5734\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5739,"href":"https:\/\/hotelpuertovalle.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5734\/revisions\/5739"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotelpuertovalle.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5019"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotelpuertovalle.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5734"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotelpuertovalle.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5734"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotelpuertovalle.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5734"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}