El Impenetrable invites you to meet its people, the men and women who live here, who will welcome you, show you the beauty of the environment, and help you understand the culture and biodiversity of this place where Chaco chalachalacas awaken you each morning with their songs and acacia flowers perfume your evenings.
Guided Tours
On foot, bike, kayak, or boat: El Impenetrable offers a variety of options for venturing out in search of wildlife and natural landscapes.
At the village of La Armonía, you can rent bicycles and roam the settlements that surround the national park, or you can visit the lands where local people offer guided hikes through the forest.
Kayak trips along the Bermejito River require a guide and last around two and a half hours.
For more information about guided tours, ask at El Bermejito Technical School in La Armonía by:
Whatsapp: +549 3794 654988
Email: destino@elimpenetrable.org
Since 2021, El Bermejito Technical School of Nature Tourism, run by the Chaco Institute of Tourism and Rewilding Argentina, trains local entrepreneurs to provide products and services tied to nature tourism, seeking to improve the wellbeing of communities in and around the national park and promoting the protection and restoration of the wildlife and forests of El Impenetrable.
Cuisine
Food is an important part of the experience. The cooks of El Impenetrable showcase the flavors of the Chacoan forests in their homes. This is the case with Zulma at her hostel, Campo Alegre; or Estela and Esteban, who invite you to share a meal at their table in the Don Esteban diner; or Tania Cavana, who provides food services at Camping Los Tres Molles. All these options are located in the village of La Armonía, at the gateway to the park. You can also eat at the village squares, which serve as local gathering places for lunch and dinner.
Some of the traditional dishes of the area include stews, clay oven-baked charquí empanadas, grilled goat meat and squash, squash quiche (meat-based or vegetarian), grilled tortillas and other bakery goods, desserts made with native berries, and homemade cheese.
Cultural Experiences
The Entrepreneurs by Nature of El Impenetrable offer guided tourist experiences such as hiking through the forest and kayaking down the Bermejito River. They also create handicrafts out of leather, wool, ceramic, or dry wood from the forest, as well as food products made from carob flour and native fruits such as mistol and chañar berries. All these products are available for purchase at El Bermejito Technical School and Glamping Los Palmares.
Local artisans will welcome you into their homes to demonstrate the ancestral techniques they use to weave or carve their pieces during approximately two-hour workshops followed by a traditional afternoon tea.
Entrepreneurs by Nature is a program run by Rewilding Argentina which certifies the commitment of communities to protecting wildlife and the natural environments surrounding the protected areas of Argentina. Certified entrepreneurs are the first to understand and value the direct benefits of living near a healthy ecosystem. For this reason, they fight for its protection and restoration, becoming wildlife “guardians.”
Learn more at www.emprendedorespornaturaleza.org
El Bermejito School-Workshop
The El Bermejito Nature Tourism School-Workshop seeks to train local entrepreneurs to offer products and services linked to nature tourism, improving the well-being of the communities neighboring the National Park and promoting the protection and restoration of the wild vine and mountains of El Impenetrable.
Since its inception in 2021, the project, carried out by the Tourism Institute of the Government of Chaco and the Rewilding Argentina Foundation, has provided workshops on the provision of services for tourist activities and the artisanal development of local products, which today can be enjoyed on the different portals. tourist attractions of El Impenetrable.
Escuela-Taller El Bermejito · Paraje La Armonía
Instagram: @elimpenetrablechaco
Email: destino@elimpenetrable.org
Hiking
Within and around the national park, there are trails of various difficulties and lengths. Some of these trails are self-guided, while others require a local guide, so when planning a hike you should contact El Bermejito Technical School.
The Huella del Impenetrable trail will one day connect the settlements of La Armonía and Nueva Población in a journey through the forest along the banks of the Bermejito River, within the national park. Various river crossings along the trail provide access to the houses of community members who offer tourist services, such as lodging and food. Before beginning your journey, remember to consult with the National Parks Service about the state of the trail and the shelters that are open.
Boat Riding
Discover the Bermejo River's majesty on boat rides from Puerto San Jorge, located on La Fidelidad Campsite inside El Impenetrable National Park.
Explore one of Argentina's wildest and most mystical rivers; witness sunrises and sunsets when the light heightens El Impenetrable's natural beauty and wildlife becomes more active.
Booking is required for this personalized experience, which ensures an intimate connection with nature in an unforgettable journey.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the Bermejo River and dive into its wild splendor!
To book a ride, please send a Whatsapp message to +54 9 379 465-4988
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