Frequently Asked Questions

PRISTINE IGUAZÚ LUXURY CAMP

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Pristine Iguazú Luxury Camp is located within the Puerto Bemberg Nature Reserve, along the Paraná River, in the province of Misiones, Argentina. The reserve is 44 km from Iguazú National Park (55 minutes by car) and 46 km from Puerto Iguazú International Airport (IGR) (50 minutes).
From the Iguazu Falls International Airport (IGR), take National Route 101 to the right (6 km), then turn right onto Provincial Route 12 (31 km to Puerto Libertad). In Puerto Libertad, turn right onto Avenida Juan Domingo Perón until Fundadores Bemberg, and continue for 6 km to the entrance of Pristine. The total trip is 46 km and takes approximately 50 minutes.
Yes, Pristine coordinates transfers from the Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport (IGR) to the camp, with an approximate travel time of 50 minutes.
From Iguazu National Park to Pristine Iguazu Luxury Camp it is approximately 44 km, which takes 45 minutes via Provincial Route No. 12 and connection to Puerto Libertad.
No. Pristine Iguazú is inside the Puerto Bemberg Nature Reserve, a private reserve on the banks of the Paraná River, 44 km from Iguazú National Park. The location in the private reserve allows access to trails, viewpoints, and exclusive experiences that are not available inside the National Park.
Puerto Bemberg Natural Reserve is a private reserve of the Paraná jungle located on the banks of the Paraná River in Misiones, historically linked to the Bemberg family. Today, it is home to La Posada Puerto Bemberg and Pristine Iguazú Luxury Camp, along with a historic main house, chapel, and private trails for observing flora and fauna.
Pristine organizes the Iguazu Falls Argentine Side excursion (with admission included) as a half-day or full-day experience, covering a 42 km journey from the camp and entering Iguazu National Park to visit the Devil's Throat and the lower and upper circuits.
Whether the All Inclusive rate includes admission to the Iguazu National Park.
If the camp organizes an excursion to the Brazilian side (Foz do Iguaçu) with transfers, admission, and a guide inside the park, it is an excursion at an extra cost to our stay packages.
The Salto Jasy Navigation is a 2-hour and 30-minute excursion in a rigid-inflatable boat along the Paraná River, covering 13 km to the Jasy Waterfall. It takes place in the morning (10:00) or afternoon (14:00), is family-friendly, and allows visitors to observe the Paranaense jungle from the river.
Pristine Iguazú offers several trails within the Reserve: the Long Salto Guatambú Trail (3,000 m, 2 hours, 110 m elevation gain, ideal for bird watching), the Short Salto Guatambú Trail (700 m, 30-40 minutes, 27 m elevation gain) and the North Viewpoint Trail (30 minutes running along the Paraná River).
Yes. Pristine Iguazú offers kayaking on the Paraná River (2 hours of paddling, for ages 10 and up, book 72 hours in advance) and recreational fishing (2 hours, with over 200 species recorded in the Paraná River: Dorado, Surubí, Pacú, Manguruyú, Boga) and boat trips to the Yasy Waterfall.
The Pristine Iguazú Mate Ceremony is a 45-minute cultural experience held in the afternoon along the Paraná River, dedicated to yerba mate as the emblematic drink of the Argentine Litoral and Mercosur. During the gathering, a host explains the origin of yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis), the different types of yerba (with stems, stemless, barbacuá, destemmed, flavored/blended), the producing regions of Misiones and Corrientes, the harvesting and aging processes, and the differences among the Argentine, Uruguayan, Paraguayan, and Brazilian preparation schools. The experience includes a comparative tasting of several yerbas prepared in traditional gourds.
The Wanda Mines Bike Tour is a 2-hour e-bike excursion to explore the semi-precious stone extraction area: agates, amethysts, topazes, jaspers, and quartz.
Yes. In the evenings, the Legends Chat by the Campfire is offered, an outdoor experience with gaucho payadas, Guarani legends, and a glass of wine, available year-round except on rainy days.
Yes. The Cooking Class is led by an instructor chef in the camp's dining room or terrace, focused on Misiones and the Paranean jungle gastronomy.
Pristine Iguazú Luxury Camp consists of 6 suites: 2 Premium Suites and 4 Exclusive Suites, with a maximum capacity of 23 guests, ensuring an intimate and exclusive experience. The suites are elevated thatched-roof villas integrated into the Paranaense jungle, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows facing the forest and the Paraná River, a private bathroom, air conditioning, minibar, hairdryer, and an outdoor deck. Premium Suite (58 m², up to 4 guests with 1 king bed and 2 sofa beds): located in the highland area of the camp, offering panoramic views of the jungle and the Paraná River, a bathroom with a shower and bathtub, and a spacious deck with a private heated outdoor pool, relaxation area with sun loungers, and an outdoor shower. Exclusive Suite (45 m², up to 4 guests with 1 king bed and 2 sofa beds): located in the lowland area, surrounded by the lush Misiones jungle, featuring a private bathroom with a shower and an outdoor deck with a jacuzzi and sun loungers. Exclusive Suite H is adapted for guests with reduced mobility (capacity up to 3 guests) and includes an indoor bathtub in addition to the outdoor jacuzzi.
Pristine Iguazú Luxury Camp consists of 6 suites: 2 Premium Suites and 4 Exclusive Suites, with a maximum capacity of 23 guests.
If there is a shared infinity and heated pool for the entire camp, in addition, the premium suites feature a private heated pool and the exclusive suites have an outdoor jacuzzi on each deck.
Yes. Most Pristine Iguazú experiences are family-friendly: the Salto Jasy Navigation is suitable for families, the short trails are accessible for kids, and the Cooking Class and Mate Ceremony are cultural experiences enjoyed by all ages. Kayaking requires a minimum age of 10 years old.
The Puerto Bemberg Nature Reserve is home to typical fauna of the Paranaense rainforest, including birds (especially along the Sendero Largo Salto Guatambú, ideal for bird watching), mammals, and reptiles.
Yes. Pristine Iguazú offers the Full Day and Half Day experiences, designed for visitors who want to experience the camp and enjoy an immersive day in the Puerto Bemberg Nature Reserve without staying overnight. The proposal includes a signature lunch paired with premium Argentine wines, access to the infinity pool overlooking the Paraná River, and a selection of experiences from the Pristine program (guided trails within the reserve, Mate Ceremony, sunset watching over the Paraná River, and optionally, a romantic dinner at the end of the day). It is ideal as a complement to visiting the Iguazu Falls or as an exclusive getaway from Puerto Iguazu. Reservations at least 48 hours in advance at info@pristinecamps.com.
For Pristine Iguazú, light and breathable clothing, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, comfortable trekking shoes, and a waterproof jacket for the seasonal jungle rains are recommended. The climate is humid subtropical all year round.
Pristine Iguazú operates year-round. The busiest seasons are winter (July-August, winter break) and spring-summer (October-February); the austral autumn (March-May) offers smaller crowds and high water flow at the falls.
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FIRE SPACE

In this talk, you will be able to enter the world of the gaucho payadas and listen to the legends and stories of the Guaraní people.
of our fire pit, as well as enjoying a moment of relaxation in front of the fire pit with a glass of wine and the company of nature at night.

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Navigation and visit to Salto Yasy

An ideal experience to enjoy with the family that begins in Pristine Iguazú with a navigation on the Paraná River to the Yasy Falls. From there we will take a short hike to reach a waterfall where you can swim, relax and have a picnic. The activity ends with lunch at the camp, offering a unique opportunity to connect with nature and share unforgettable moments.

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Half day visit to Iguazú Falls

Half day activity from Pristine Iguazu to the National Park, with visit to the Devil's Throat and lower circuit. Includes lunch at the camp, except for those who choose to continue exploring or sailing, in which case lunch is on your own.

Includes transfers, private guide and entrance fee to the national park.

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Kayak

We will make a trip on this boat, surrounded by the imposing jungle of Misiones. We will sail at a gentle pace, allowing us to connect with the environment, observe native birds and enjoy the silence and the immensity of the landscape.

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Infinity pool on the Paraná River

Discover an oasis of luxury and nature in the middle of the jungle. At Pristine Iguazú Luxury Camp's Casa Principal, your gaze is lost in our impressive heated infinity pool that merges with the horizon over the Paraná River. Imagine yourself floating in warm waters, surrounded by subtropical vegetation, as you watch the sun set in a show of vibrant colors over the treetops.

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Three hiking circuits through the Bemberg Natural Reserve

We will take a hike near the main house down to the Guatambú stream, cross a suspension bridge and continue to the Paraná River. Along the way we will enjoy panoramic views, bird watching and native flora, and we will culminate with a view of the Guatambú Falls and enjoy some delicious snacks.

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E-bike tours to Salto del Yaguareté and Minas de Wanda

We will ride E-Bikes, an agile, sustainable and effortless way to explore the jungle. We will pedal through natural trails, accessing unique corners while enjoying the environment without interruptions.

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recreational fishing

We will do a recreational fishing activity in the Parana River, where you can enjoy the tranquility of the water while trying to catch some of the local species. It is a relaxing experience that combines the serenity of the landscape with the thrill of fishing.

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regional cooking classes

You will enjoy cooking classes taught by our chef, where you can learn how to prepare regional dishes or dishes of the day. The location of the class will depend on the weather and can be held in the dining room or on the terrace.

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full day excursion el moreno

In this excursion we will make an adventure of rural tourism, in which we will visit different places, we will know different landscapes, part of the culture, the economy and the typical activities of the inhabitants of the Puna Jujuy. In our circuit we will visit the town of Moreno, the Quebrada del Chañi and its Angosto, San José de Chañi and its surroundings.

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full day excursion barrancas

We will tour this community full of history and purely Andean traditions, through its huge natural walls that preserve cave paintings, petroglyphs and an authentic "Map Stone" carved by the Incas. We will also visit the Archeological Interpretation Center. The full day will include a gourmet picnic lunch and a short hike of low difficulty (optional). The tour will be done on board of our vehicles.

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full day alfarcito

We will visit the village of Alfarcito: a small community that preserves the lifestyle of the Collas from centuries ago and its main attractions, such as the village viewpoint, the church of San Francisco and the handicraft center. We will enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch at the Alfarcito community inn or at the Guayatayoc lagoon, depending on the season.

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interpretation of andean constellations

Every night, the salt flat offers its incredible sky of 1 million stars, a sky cataloged class #1 where there is no light pollution whatsoever, which allows you to enjoy a unique experience. Our guides share the interpretation of the Andean constellations as the ancestors did. The experience culminates with a unique session of night photos that remain as a souvenir for the guest to take home.

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visit to the salt piletons

Exclusive to Pristine Luxury Camps, the guests accompanied by a guide from the local community who will explain the process of salt extraction, an artisanal activity that is still practiced today.

We ended the experience with a photo session with a perspective of the salt flat.

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HALF DAY TOUR TO LOS GLACIARES NATIONAL PARK, WITH NAVIGATION INCLUDED

We will explore the footbridges and lenga forests until we reach an exclusive viewpoint of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Then, we will navigate in front of the south face of the glacier while enjoying a snack, and finally we will return to the camp by land.

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HORSE RIDERS

We will take a horseback ride along the rich arm, cross the forest and reach Lake Roca. From a viewpoint, we will enjoy views of the Patagonian steppe, the Perito Moreno glacier and the cattle of the estancia. Then, we will return by a descending road passing by old towns in the area.

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TALK AND MATE TASTING

The mate tasting is an invitation to experience the tradition of this emblematic drink. You will learn about its history, the preparation process and the customs that accompany it, while tasting different flavors of yerba mate.

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COOKING CLASSES

In our cooking classes, you will have the opportunity to discover the rich gastronomy of the Argentine Patagonia, learning traditional culinary techniques and secrets of the local cuisine with the guidance of our expert chefs.

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DIFFERENT TREKKING CIRCUITS

The trail options offer different unique experiences in nature. The trail to Puesto Amarillo leads to a lookout point with breathtaking panoramic views of the region. The trail to the beach leads to a quiet spot by the water, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the surroundings. Finally, the trail to the cave invites us to explore a hidden corner, perfect for adventurers seeking a deeper connection with the natural landscape.

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Mountain bike tours

We will take the communal road to go along the peninsula up to the Puesto Amarillo viewpoint. We also offer the option of leaving the grounds of Estancia Dos Lagos and pedaling along Provincial Route 15 to the gateway of Lake Roca, enjoying unique landscapes along the way.