Paddling near Ibarreta, Formosa

Ibarreta sits in the heart of Formosa province, a flat, wetland-laced region of the Gran Chaco where slow-moving rivers and riachos define the landscape. The waters closest to town — the Riacho Pilagá and the Río Bermejo — are typical of the Chaco: wide, murky, and calm, with dense riparian vegetation and abundant birdlife along the banks. Guided kayak excursions operate in Formosa province, exploring these calm rivers and wetlands from the water.