Puerto Valle Hotel de Esteros

Our family of 6 (3 adults, 3 kids including 2 teenagers) and a wonderful 4 night stay at Puerto Valle. We had 3 rooms, and 2 of them were in a single bungalow. The rooms were modern and well appointed, and most importantly good air conditioning. They also had lovely open views of the river, which looked more like a large lake because of the dam. The staff kept our rooms clean and as long as you remember to keep the doors closed, not too many bugs. Although... somehow you would always find cute little frog visitors in the bathroom. But they are adorable, and not a nuisance at all. Everday we had 2 excursions, once in the am (around 9am) and then one in the late afternoon around 4:30/5pm. We did excursions on kayaks, flatboats, walking by foot, horseback, and driving out deeper into the park to watch wildlife. We saw capybaras, an amazing variety of birds, howler monkeys, and caymans. Even right on site at the hotel, we saw capybaras (one time right out side of our room!), parakeets, an onsite a rare albino cayman kept in captivity to keep him safe and alive. The grounds of the hotel were beautiful, with a wide open lawn that runs to the river. Every day after our morning excursion, we would have an amazing lunch at the hotel, then take a cool swim in their pool and relax pool side. The pool had lounge chairs and supplied with towels and chair coverings as well as suntan lotion. The meals were DELICIOUS! Everything is prepared on site and it shows. Oftentimes we would get bread right out of the oven (the cheesy bread is the best fresh out of the oven). And although Argentina is known for their meat, we enjoyed 4 days of delicious vegetables (right from their gardens which you can visit), plus amaziningly fresh local fish (pacu and surubi). My son who loves red meat, reiterated how good it was, but I loved all of the salads, vegetables, breads and fish. Since there was only one other family with us, it all felt so intimate. Plus the staff all got to know us well, and our preferences. Once my 7 year old son asked for jugo de manzana (apple juice) and they started giving it to him on most days - - which they fresh squeezed for us! They would always remember that I preferred my cafe con leche "con much leche". Both lunch and dinner was always finished with a delicious home made desert. On our last night there, the staff treated us with a wonderful barbecue dinner which was served in in a separate area from our regular dining room. Everything was delicious and so elegant. Most of the employees spoke little english, but that was never a problem for our family. The manager, and some of the employees spoke very good english. Our daily tour guide, Santiago, was AMAZING! A man of few words, all of his words were helpful, informative and he had a wry sense of humor. His english was excellent as he worked in New Zealand for many years, and his knowledge of the local wildlife was excellent. If you are an english speaking tourist, be sur

This was a wonderfully relaxing place to stay after a hectic couple of weeks touring northern Chile and Argentina. The room and bathroom were large and very comfortable and well supplied with drinking water, tea, coffee and Mate. All the staff we met were exceptional, friendly and professional and due to the small size of the hotel, you are treated with a personal touch rather than just another guest. The included excursions were wonderful, the drivers and guides were enthusiastic and knowledgeable and we saw so many birds and animals. Each excursion had included picnics which were a lovely addition and we were met with cool drinks on our return. There was so much food which was all beautifully presented and tasty. We will definitely return if back in Argentina and recommend it if you are looking for an interesting area and relaxing stay.

We spent three nights here and I am so glad we did. The rooms were amazing (we stayed in the newer rooms), the staff were lovely and the food, although from limited options each day, was delicious. We took a day trip into the wetlands where we saw more wildlife than I imagined we would - many types of bird, Cayman and Marsh Deer and, or course, Capybaras. We also took a late afternoon trip to and across the lagoon. The hotel guide, Lucas, was very nice and extremely knowledgeable about all of the wildlife and other things we saw. I can thoroughly recommend a stay at this hotel.

Wonderful location by the river and large bedrooms with great views. Very good tour guides to amazing wetlands However, food was variable, with insufficient fresh vegetables and often too large servings. Problems with hot water never rectified though staff apologetic.

We visited in December 2022. The property had one other couple visiting when we were there. The first day we headed out to take a boat ride in the wetlands but the boat broke down. So we sat in the channel for over an hour waiting for someone to come help us. The boat was old and not what you expected for a fancy resort. There was no cover so we baked in the sun in 100 degree temperature. The staff told us the boat engine broke all the time and their repeated complaints about it were ignored. The room was big but had dead bugs on the floor. Not sure why since there was hardly anyone staying there. Also the bathroom was dirty. The grounds had 7 inch high grass on it. So to get to the pool you had to walk through it. After 2 days there they finally mowed the grass. The food was good and staff helpful in the dining room. We had to check out early and we’re told we would get our money back for that night. We followed up after we left on our refund and the office in Buenos Aires said no. They would not honor what the manager had said. That left a very bad impression for us. At almost $1,000.00 a night that was the icing on the cake. They advertise the property as 5 star. I would say not even close. There is not much to see in the Iberia wetlands so maybe 2 day is enough. My husband had some bad reaction to something in the air which kept him in the room after a brief time outside. The boat staff was nice and not their fault the equipment they had to use was not 5 star worthy.

As stated in preciouse reviews the Puerto Valle - Hotel de Esteros is an amazing hotel set in beutifule grounds. When I travelled in July Possades Airport was closed for maintenence. We were oicked up by Alfonzo at Iguazu Airport, and driven the four hour journey to the hotel in a Toyota Hilux. The driver was progressive, but safe, stopping for toilet breaks as we needed them, Having lived in the UK for a year Alfonzo spoke perfet English. The following day Alfonzo took us on a boat trip in the marches, where we saw several birds, some Caiman and a few Capybara. We had a snack at the boathouse. The rooms are spacious. The bathroom looks as if it has a giant tub, but it actually a shower base. No TV's in rooms (2 and 3 anyway), but there is a shared lounge with a TV and coffee machine. Water and soft drinks are included in the room rate. Events such as the march trip, a river trip and horse riding seem also to be included, but ask as soon as you arive. There is also a short "monket trail" in the hotel grounds where you should see Howler Monkeys. Diana the manager was a gem and a delightful person to speak to. The other waiting staff seemed to be new and inexperiences. Dinner one night, without Diana being on site, was cayotic. No doubt this will change as staff gain experience and training.