Do I need a 4×4 to reach El Tránsito Lodge?

No. The access does not require four-wheel drive. The last 20 km from Concepción del Yaguareté Corá include 12 km of well-maintained gravel road and 8 km of compact dirt track, passable in any standard vehicle in normal conditions.

From which airports can I fly commercially to reach Iberá?

The nearest airports are Corrientes (CNQ, 190 km) and Resistencia (RES, 215 km), with daily flights from Buenos Aires (AEP/EZE). International guests typically connect through Buenos Aires. Posadas (POS) is another option, 286 km away.

Carambola Portal · Grand Iberá Park · Corrientes

Closer than
you think

The most accessible gateway to all of Iberá National Park. Drive, take a commercial flight, or land directly at the lodge on our private airstrip.

Corrientes (CNQ)

190 km

Resistencia (RES)

215 km

Posadas (POS)

330 km

Buenos Aires

950 km

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28° 25' S · 57° 41' W

Getting here

Three ways to reach Iberá

The Carambola Portal has the easiest access of any gateway to Iberá National Park. Choose the option that best suits your journey.

Road access to El Tránsito Lodge, Iberá Wetlands

Own vehicle

Arrive at your own pace

Direct, comfortable access. Paved roads all the way to Concepción; the final stretch is easily passable without four-wheel drive.

Corrientes

190 km · ~2:45 h

RN 12 → RN 118 → RP 6

Resistencia

215 km · ~3:00 h

RN 11/16 → RN 118 → RP 6

Posadas

330 km · ~3:30 h

RN 12 → RN 118 → RP 6

Paraná

600 km · ~6:30 h

RN 12 → RN 118 → RP 6

Buenos Aires

950 km · ~10 h

RN 9/12/14 → RN 118 → RP 6

Paved road all the way to Concepción del Yaguareté Corá. Then 12 km of gravel in good condition and 8 km of dirt track.
No four-wheel drive required under normal conditions.
Last point with 4G signal: National Park Ranger Station at the Carambola Portal.

Fuel: Plan ahead before departing. Service stations in Empedrado, Cuatro Bocas (RN 12 / RN 118 junction) and Santa Rosa. In Concepción there is one station, which operates on cash only.

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El Tránsito guests: 15% discount on AVIS/Budget car hire in Corrientes, Resistencia, Posadas and Iguazú. Ask us when booking.

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Transfer to El Tránsito Lodge, Iberá Wetlands

Commercial flight

Fly to Corrientes,
we'll pick you up

Daily flights from Buenos Aires to Corrientes and Resistencia. From the airport, we arrange your transfer to the lodge — by road or directly by air.

CNQ Corrientes · 190 km

RES Resistencia · 215 km

POS Posadas · 286 km

Aerolíneas Argentinas, Flybondi and JetSmart with daily frequencies from Buenos Aires (AEP/EZE). International guests connect through Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) with onward flights to Corrientes (CNQ) or Resistencia (RES).

Private road transfer: van for up to 4 guests, Spin van for up to 7, minibus for up to 19. Quoted to order.
Air transfer — Cessna 182/206: 45 minutes with panoramic views over the wetlands. Quoted to order.

Air transfer operators

AirIberá

Iguazú (IGR) · Corrientes (CNQ) · Posadas (PSS)

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FeelingAir

Córdoba (COR) · San Fernando (QAE)

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Sundown Jets

San Fernando (QAE)

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Private aircraft · LAD 3240

Fly-in direct
to the lodge

El Tránsito is one of the very few fly-in lodges in Argentina. You land directly on the property, metres from your room. No transfers, no waiting. The approach over the wetlands — lagoons and flooded grasslands stretching to the horizon — is part of the experience.

LAD 3240 · EL TRÁNSITO LODGE ANAC · RAAC 91

Runway

03 / 21

Surface

Grass

Length

820 m / 2,690 ft

Width

15 m

Elevation AMSL

~200 ft / rwy 03: 193 ft · rwy 21: 207 ft

Coordinates

28° 25' 36.09" S · 57° 41' 45.44" W

VOR / DME

CRS

115.4 MHz

r149 · 082 nm

SIS

115.1 MHz

r141 · 093 nm

POS

114.9 MHz

r250 · 111 nm

Nearest fuel alternatives distance from LAD 3240

Ind.	Aerodrome	Dist.
CRR / SARC	Corrientes Airport	82 nm
CZU	Curuzú Cuatiá Aeroclub, Corrientes	83 nm
VPO	Villa Ocampo Aeroclub, Santa Fe	86 nm
POS / SARP	Posadas Airport, Misiones	110 nm
MCT	Monte Caseros Aeroclub, Corrientes	110 nm
AVL	Reconquista Aeroclub (Avellaneda), Santa Fe	111 nm

LAD 3240 El Tránsito Lodge airstrip — aerial view

Operational considerations

Operations exclusively in daytime VMC/VFR conditions (RAAC 91).
Prefer runway 03 for landings and 21 for take-offs, depending on wind and performance.
Public road crosses the short final of runway 03 south of the lodge · no overhead power lines.
Possible wildlife on the strip — verify before operating.
No hangar, chocks or fuel (Avgas/JetA) on site. Plan fuel for the complete return trip.
Notify arrival via ATC as applicable. Flight plans and PSA declaration per standard regulations.

This summary is for information only and does not replace official AIP/NOTAM data. The pilot in command is solely responsible for verifying operability, weather conditions and ANAC compliance. Use of the airstrip is subject to prior authorisation by the lodge.

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Reference distances

Where are you coming from?

Origin	By road	Commercial flight + transfer
Buenos Aires	950 km~10 h driveRN 9/12/14 → RN 118 → RP 6	Flight to CNQ or RES (~1:15 h from AEP/EZE) + road or air transfer to the lodge
Corrientes	190 km~2:45 h driveRN 12 → RN 118 → RP 6	Direct transfer from CNQ airport (road or air transfer)
Resistencia	215 km~3:00 h driveRN 11/16 → RN 118 → RP 6	Direct transfer from RES airport (road or air transfer)
Posadas	330 km~3:30 h driveRN 12 → RN 118 → RP 6	Direct transfer from POS airport (road or air transfer)
Paraná	600 km~6:30 h driveRN 12 → RN 118 → RP 6

Estimated times under normal conditions. Transfers are quoted to order according to group size and availability.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know

Do I need a 4×4 to get here?

No. Four-wheel drive is not required. The last 20 km from Concepción include 12 km of well-maintained gravel road and 8 km of compact dirt track, both passable in any standard vehicle under normal conditions.

How long is the drive from Corrientes?

Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes. The route is 190 km via RN 12, RN 118 and RP 6. The last point with 4G signal is the National Park Ranger Station at the Carambola Portal. We recommend using Waze or Apple Maps — Google Maps does not have the final stretch of road loaded.

From which airports can I fly commercially?

The nearest airports are Corrientes (CNQ) at 190 km and Resistencia (RES) at 215 km, with daily flights from Buenos Aires (AEP and EZE). International guests typically connect through Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) with onward domestic flights to CNQ or RES. Posadas (POS) is another option, 286 km away.

What is the LAD 3240 at El Tránsito?

The LAD 3240 is the ANAC-registered Designated Suitable Location on the lodge's grounds. A grass airstrip of 820 metres (2,690 ft), orientation 03/21, ~200 ft AMSL. It allows fixed-wing aircraft to arrive in daytime VMC conditions. El Tránsito is one of the very few fly-in lodges in Argentina.

What aircraft can operate on the airstrip?

The decision rests exclusively with the pilot in command. Each pilot must evaluate the day's conditions (temperature, pressure altitude, humidity, surface condition) and their aircraft's performance margins. The lodge requires prior coordination and authorisation before arrival.

Does the lodge have a hangar, fuel or chocks?

No. The lodge does not have a hangar, fuel (Avgas or JetA) or chocks. Pilots must plan fuel for the complete round trip from their base, or include stops at CNQ (Corrientes) or RES (Resistencia). The nearest fuel is 82 nm away at Corrientes Airport.

How do I coordinate arrival by private aircraft?

Contact the lodge via WhatsApp at +54 379 4835491 to coordinate the date, time and strip condition. CTAF frequency: 123.5 MHz. Notify arrival via ATC as applicable. Flight plans and PSA declaration per standard regulations.

Can the airstrip be used at night?

No. Operations at LAD 3240 are restricted to daytime visual conditions (VMC/VFR), in compliance with RAAC 91. No night operations are permitted.

What is the last stretch from Concepción like?

From Concepción del Yaguareté Corá: 12 km of well-maintained gravel to the National Park Ranger Station, then 8 km of dirt track to the lodge. No mobile signal past Concepción. The service station in town accepts cash only.

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