Description
Once the estate of the powerful Bemberg family, Posada Puerto Bemberg is a colonial-style villa of great charm and attentive personal service, in a spectacular natural setting. Combining a turn-of-the-century style with amenities and facilities for the most discerning traveller, its fan-cooled verandahs, wide spaces and native artefacts make for the most gracious of retreats, and offer a superb base for exploring the Iguazu Falls and surrounding wildlife-rich jungles.
There are 14 cool and spacious bedrooms that open onto gardens and a sandstone swimming pool, as well as a superb reference library of 2,500 volumes, many on natural history. The hotel's fine restaurant serves local cuisine with gourmet touches and an excellent selection of the finest Argentinean wines.
Guests can explore the Parana's tributaries in the hotel's launch, dig around Jesuit Missions, observe toucans and hummingbirds from the observation tower, discover the world's widest waterfall (not Iguazu) or inspect the hotel's nursery of native plants. One of the real treats here is a glass of chilled tereré, an Argentinean green tea, as you relax at canopy level on a wooden observation deck, with views of the Parana River and the lush slopes of Paraguay beyond.
Accommodation
Accommodation at Puerto Bemberg comprises 13 spacious rooms and one suite. The rooms have a unique style and decor, with native furniture designed by artists, earthy tones, Egyptian cotton bed linen and llama quilts. Modern comforts have not been forgotten - all rooms have an lcd tv, dvd and i-pod. Additionally each room has its own library, private patio and picture windows with views to the jungle. The Suite has a private balcony and view to the Paraná river.
Childcare
Although there are no formal facilities children over the age of 8 are welcome at Posada Puerto Bemberg. Children are bound to love the adventure of staying in the jungle and many of the exciting activities on offer.
Facilities
At Puerto Bemberg you will find an outdoor pool surrounded by jungle, a 65 foot watchtower and a specially designed viewpoint reached by a wooden walkway leading through the treetops. The viewpoint has an open air roofed platform, perfect for enjoying the amazing views and unmissable sunsets. The posada also has an outstanding library adjoining a cosy living room and an excellent restaurant serving fusion and signature dishes incorporating fresh home grown produce.
Activities
A whole host of activities can be organised from Posada Puerto Bemberg including cycling, birdwatching, hiking, boat trips along the Paraná River and visits to the Iguazu falls, the Jesuit Missions and yerba mate and tea plantations.
When to travel
All year round destination.
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Location and directions
Puerto Libertad, Argentina
Posada Puerto Bemberg is located in Puerto Libertad in the Misiones Province in Northeast Argentina.
How to get there
A 1hr 45min flight from Puerto Iguazu then a 1hr road transfer. Alternatively it can be reached by a 1hr 30min flight from Sao Paulo (2hrs from Rio) to Foz do Iguassu followed by a 90 min road transfer
