Field notes21 AUG 2026
Saliendo a pasear
respirando aire puro
Upper Paraná Atlantic ForestIguazú, Misiones, Argentina
Nature and adventurein their purest form
Step deep into the Atlantic Forest and become part of a legend of its own.
We are professionals when it comes to adventure.
01 — Learning to look
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For the one who looks without seeing,
the land
is only land.
Expeditions
Trained professional guides, ready to show you every corner of the Misiones rainforest. We carry all the equipment needed to make your visit a unique experience.
01Puerto Libertad · Reserva del Salto Yasy
Libertad Full Day
A full day, three activities: trekking to an 18-metre-high waterfall, a ride through the forest and kayaking at sunset on Lake Urugua-í.
8 hUp to 8 people
02Cuatro locaciones · Misiones
Through the Lens
Birding outings at first light and after dark, in the locations the birder chooses.
4 hUp to 8 people
03Ruta 101, P.N. Iguazú · Puerto Iguazú
On 2 Wheels
Three rides: Route 101 inside the National Park, the old quarter of Puerto Iguazú, or Urban and Forest combined.
4 hUp to 8 people
04Lago Urugua-í · arroyos de Misiones
Golden Hour Kayak
Two ways onto the water: the rapids of the streams, and the still mirror of Lake Urugua-í at sunset.
4 hUp to 8 people
02 — The manifesto
To admire without owning
The Feather, driven by instincts of adventure. It crosses the limits of the horizon. It becomes one with the sky. Right at the end of sight.
This feather is not a souvenir. It is a reminder that we can admire without owning, come close without disturbing and enjoy the rainforest without taking anything with us. It is a founding pillar of who we are.
Trip calendar
Real dates, real spots, always current: this calendar syncs with our Google Calendar.
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Upcoming trips
Resident species
Eight of the 400+ species of the Atlantic Forest. Our own photographs are marked; the rest are reference images.
White-bearded manakin
Manacus manacusUnderstory
Violet-capped woodnymph
Thalurania glaucopisForest edge
White-eared puffbird
Nystalus chacuruExposed perch
Ringed kingfisher
Megaceryle torquataRiverside
Ferruginous pygmy-owl
Glaucidium brasilianumNocturnal
Common potoo
Nyctibius griseusNocturnal
Saffron toucanet
Pteroglossus bailloniCanopy
Green-headed tanager
Tangara seledonCanopy
Field notes
News from the forest, notable records and guides for birders.
Who we are
Natural Mystic Expeditions is a multidisciplinary outfit devoted to immersion in the natural world. With a sustainable, safe, professional and environmentally friendly approach, we run a range of activities that let you enjoy the outdoors and see Misiones from another angle.
- +400
- bird species in the Atlantic Forest
- 8
- people per outing, at most
- 3
- provinces: Misiones, Corrientes and Formosa
Made for lovers of adventure and nature, and led by professional guides, trained and qualified, we head into the heart of the rainforest to listen to its silence and take in its colours. Far from the noise of the city, from mass tourism and from the daily commotion, you can live the forest as it really is.
What we do
- Trekking
- Cycling
- Kayak
- Birdwatching
- Night owling
From a trek to a hidden waterfall and a swim in its waters, to a ride by bicycle along green corridors surrounded by genuine culture and tradition. The kayak invites us to connect with the water and take in the elements from another point of view, while our birdwatching outings dazzle us with colours and sounds that make us stop, think and learn from biodiversity.
We are Martino and Agustina, both professional guides, with 15 years of experience. We created Natural Mystic Expeditions as a space for people who love nature and the outdoors. We work privately and exclusively, with all the experience and the equipment to make your stay in Iguazú unforgettable.
Martino
Professional birding guide
Born and raised in Misiones. Ten years exploring the Atlantic Forest, documenting its birdlife and leading birding expeditions.
- 550
- species
- ES / EN / PT
- languages
Agustina
Professional tour guide
A professional guide with fifteen years of experience. In love with nature and with fieldwork, she leads the kayak, cycling and trekking outings through the Misiones rainforest.
- 15
- years of experience
What our visitors say
Experiencia muy recomendable! Martino es un super guía, sencillo, atento y con un gran conocimiento. Los mejores recuerdos y siempre con ganas de volver.
Son los número uno! Fuimos a último momento a Iguazú a buscar alguien para hacer avistaje y los chicos enseguida respondieron nos ofrecieron el mejor servicio de todos puerta a puerta, conoces los mejores spots donde encontrar los bichos y lo más importante son divinos. Hicimos un amigo en Puerto Iguazú en dos días que estuvimos es mí recomendación a todo el mundo que viaje para allá.
Excelente servicio, gran conocimiento de la zona, sus recursos naturales y su cultura además de una gran capacidad para resolver problemas. Muy recomendable!
The experience was fantastic; the bird-watching tour exceeded my expectations. Thank you so much, guys.
Vi mi primer tucán a los 52 años. Lloré.
No sabía que el silencio podía estar tan lleno de sonidos.
La mejor mañana de todo nuestro viaje a Iguazú.
The forest is waiting.
Write to us and we’ll tailor your outing. We reply the same day.
Come live the adventure!