Upper Uruguay Region of Misiones: what to see and where to stay
The Upper Uruguay Region of Misiones province, Argentina, is centred on El Soberbio, about 210 km by road from Posadas. Misiones La Hermosa lists 41 sights and 73 places to stay: 40 cabins, 26 campsites, 14 hotel, 9 holiday resorts, 6 hospedaje.
Top sights: Saltos del Moconá, El Soberbio and Jardín Botánico. Most places to stay are in El Soberbio, San Vicente, San Pedro and Colonia Aurora. 1 tourist routes pass through here.
Things to do in the Upper Uruguay Region
Saltos del Moconá⭐ Must-seeLongitudinal falls on the Uruguay river, in the Yabotí Biosphere Reserve. Water levels vary: check before going.★ 4.7 (2,463)
El Soberbio⭐ Must-seeTown on the Uruguay river, gateway to the Moconá Falls.
Jardín Botánico🌳 Parks & reservesRecommended by the San Vicente tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism).
Reserva Yasi Yateré🌳 Parks & reservesRecommended by the El Soberbio tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism).
Salto Bella Vista💦 WaterfallsRecommended by the San Vicente tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism). Height 5 m, width 20 m, difficulty: baja, 5 km of dirt…
Salto Golondrina💦 WaterfallsRecommended by the Dos de Mayo tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism).
Salto Paraiso💦 WaterfallsRecommended by the El Soberbio tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism).- 💦Salto Zulma💦 WaterfallsRecommended by the San Vicente tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism).
Saltos los Cedros💦 WaterfallsRecommended by the San Vicente tourist information centre (Misiones Tourism).
Salto Arco Iris💦 WaterfallsWaterfall near San Vicente. Location from OpenStreetMap: check access before going (many are on private land or dirt roads). Height 40 m.- 💦Salto Bailarín Azul💦 WaterfallsWaterfall near San Pedro. Location from OpenStreetMap: check access before going (many are on private land or dirt roads).
- 💦Salto Chafariz💦 WaterfallsWaterfall near Pueblo Illia. Location from OpenStreetMap: check access before going (many are on private land or dirt roads).
Salto El Chorro💦 WaterfallsWaterfall near San Vicente. Location from OpenStreetMap: check access before going (many are on private land or dirt roads).
Salto El Molino💦 WaterfallsWaterfall near San Pedro. Location from OpenStreetMap: check access before going (many are on private land or dirt roads).
Salto Fortalecita💦 WaterfallsWaterfall near Terciados Paraíso. Location from OpenStreetMap: check access before going (many are on private land or dirt roads).
Salto Fracrán💦 WaterfallsWaterfall near Paraje Sierra Grande. Location from OpenStreetMap: check access before going (many are on private land or dirt roads).
Salto Horacio Foerster💦 WaterfallsWaterfall near Paraje La Flor. Location from OpenStreetMap: check access before going (many are on private land or dirt roads). Height 10…- 💦Salto La Yana💦 WaterfallsWaterfall near Paraje La Flor. Location from OpenStreetMap: check access before going (many are on private land or dirt roads).
- 💦Salto La Yana💦 WaterfallsWaterfall near Paraje La Flor. Location from OpenStreetMap: check access before going (many are on private land or dirt roads). Height 10…
- 💦Salto La Yana 2💦 WaterfallsWaterfall near Paraje La Flor. Location from OpenStreetMap: check access before going (many are on private land or dirt roads).
- 💦Salto Los Muertos💦 WaterfallsWaterfall near Pueblo Illia. Location from OpenStreetMap: check access before going (many are on private land or dirt roads).
Salto Maynó💦 WaterfallsWaterfall near San Vicente. Location from OpenStreetMap: check access before going (many are on private land or dirt roads).
Salto Mbiguá💦 WaterfallsWaterfall near San Pedro. Location from OpenStreetMap: check access before going (many are on private land or dirt roads).
Salto Rosa Mística💦 WaterfallsWaterfall near San Vicente. Location from OpenStreetMap: check access before going (many are on private land or dirt roads).
Where to stay in the Upper Uruguay Region
Puerto Don MarioCabin · El Soberbio★ 4.6 (698)🏊🌊🔥🛖🚿⛺
Salto GolondrinaCampsite · Dos de Mayo★ 4.6 (199)🚿⛺🐕
Camping FarellukCampsite · San Pedro★ 4.3 (242)🏊🏞️💦🔥🛖🚿
Salto Sulma Reserva PanambíCampsite · San Vicente★ 4.7 (148)🏞️🔥🛖🚿🔌⛺
Quinta La ExpressCabin · San Vicente★ 4.5 (181)🏊🏞️🔥🛖🚿🛒
Salto Bella VistaCabin · San Vicente★ 4.4 (192)🏞️🔥🚿🛒🍽️⛺
San JorgeCabin · El Soberbio★ 4.5 (161)🏊🔥🛖🚿🛒🍽️
Complejo Turístico DerwaldHoliday resort · San Pedro★ 4.4 (156)🏊🔥🛖🚿🛒⛺
Haras al ParaisoCabin · El Soberbio★ 4.5 (125)📶🏊🏞️💦🔥🛖
Aires del MoconáCabin · El Soberbio★ 4.3 (120)🏊🏞️🔥🛖🚿🛒
Reserva Natural Camping Santa RitaCampsite · San Pedro★ 4.3 (82)🏊🏞️🔥🛖🚿🛒
Complejo La RitaHoliday resort · San Vicente★ 4.1 (101)🏊🔥🛖🚿🛒⛺
Camping Familia IbarraCampsite · El Soberbio★ 4.6 (45)🏊🏞️💦🔥🛖🚿
Camping Tío MarioCampsite · San Vicente★ 4.5 (37)🏊🔥🛖🚿🛒⛺
Camping y Saltos Los CedrosCabin · Dos de Mayo★ 3.8 (67)🏊🏞️🔥🛖🚿🛒
Complejo El EdénHoliday resort · San Vicente★ 4.6 (30)🏊🔥🛖🚿🛒⛺
Isla ChafarizRiver beach · Colonia Aurora★ 4.7 (27)🌊🚿🛒🐕🅿️
Camping La ChacritaCampsite · El Soberbio★ 3.9 (52)📶🌊🔥🚿🛒⛺
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Towns to stay in, Upper Uruguay Region
Routes through the Upper Uruguay Region
- 🌊 Moconá Falls · 2 to 3 days
🎉 Upcoming festivals in the Upper Uruguay Region
- Fiesta Provincial de los Tabacaleros · October · San Vicente
- Fiesta Provincial del Loro Pecho Vinoso · October · San Pedro
- Fiesta Nacional de la Madera · Del 05 al 08 de noviembre de 2026 · San Vicente
- Fiesta Provincial de Sociedades de Damas · 14 de noviembre de 2026 · El Soberbio
- Fiesta Provincial Tradicionalista del Bagual · 14 y 15 de noviembre de 2026 · Fracrán
- Fiesta del Colono - Expo San Pedro · November · San Pedro
- Festival del Ananá · February · Colonia Aurora
- Fiesta Nacional de las Esencias y Fiesta Provincial de la Citronella · May · El Soberbio
Frequently asked questions
What to do in the Upper Uruguay Region of Misiones?
The most visited sights are Saltos del Moconá, El Soberbio and Jardín Botánico. There are 41 attractions on the map.
Where to stay in the Upper Uruguay Region?
There are 73 places to stay: 40 cabins, 26 campsites, 14 hotel, 9 holiday resorts, 6 hospedaje, 1 clubs, 1 river beaches. Most are in El Soberbio, San Vicente, San Pedro and Colonia Aurora.
How far is the Upper Uruguay Region from Posadas?
El Soberbio, its main town, is about 210 km from Posadas by road (approx.).
What festivals take place in the Upper Uruguay Region?
There are 12 popular festivals in the calendar. Coming up: Fiesta Provincial de los Tabacaleros, Fiesta Provincial del Loro Pecho Vinoso and Fiesta Nacional de la Madera.