How much does Güirá Oga admission cost?

The price is adjusted frequently and varies by category: confirm the day's price directly with Güirá Oga via WhatsApp +54 3757 681027 or at the ticket office.

How long does the Güirá Oga visit last?

About 1h30, with a segment in an eco-vehicle through the forest and a guided walking trail of approximately 800 meters.

How do I get to Güirá Oga from Puerto Iguazú?

It is on RN 12, about 5 km from downtown. Bus lines to the National Park stop at the door; taxis or cars also work.

Güirá Oga: How to Visit the Bird Refuge in Puerto Iguazú

Rescued-wildlife reserve on RN 12, 5 km from downtown: great stop on the same line as the Argentine Falls

Güirá Oga is a bird and rescued wildlife refuge in Puerto Iguazú, on RN 12, about 5 km from downtown. It opens daily, from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm (last entry 4:30 pm), with a guided tour of ~1h30 through the forest. Confirm the admission price directly with the refuge.

Direct answer: Güirá Oga is a native bird and wildlife refuge in Puerto Iguazú, Argentina, on the banks of RN 12, about 5 km from downtown. It opens daily from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm (last entry 4:30 pm). The visit is guided, lasts ~1h30 and includes a wildlife hospital, breeding center and jungle trail. Since Argentine rates change frequently, confirm the admission price directly with the refuge (WhatsApp +54 3757 681027) or at the ticket office.

What it is

Güirá Oga ("house of birds" in Guarani) is a reserve dedicated to rescuing, treating and re-introducing wild animals: many victims of vehicle strikes, trafficking or hunting. It operates as a wildlife hospital and breeding center, and some animals are in recovery to return to nature. The visit combines a segment in an eco-vehicle through the forest with an ~800-meter walking trail, always with a guide.

Hours and admission

It opens every day of the year, from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, with last entry at 4:30 pm. Guided groups depart every 30-40 minutes, on a first-come, first-served basis and with limited spots. Admission fees are adjusted frequently and vary by category (foreign visitor, Argentine resident, Misiones resident, children): therefore, confirm the day's price directly with Güirá Oga via WhatsApp +54 3757 681027 or at the ticket office. Cash, card and digital wallets are accepted.

How to get there

It is located at RN 12, km 1637, about 5 km from downtown Puerto Iguazú and 13 km from the Argentine Falls. By bus, the lines that connect downtown to the National Park stop at the door: ask the driver for "Güirá Oga." You can also go by taxi, shuttle or private car via RN 12. Since it lies on the same axis, it pairs well with the Argentine Falls or the Tres Fronteras landmark in the same day.

What this means for you: arrive early (spots are limited and on a first-come basis), bring insect repellent and hiking shoes, and set aside about 1h30 for the tour.

Information from Güirá Oga itself and Iguazú tourism portals. Prices and hours change: confirm directly with the attraction before you go.

What sets Güirá Oga apart from Parque das Aves

These are the border's two bird refuges, one on each side, and they are not the same thing.

	Güirá Oga (AR)	Parque das Aves (BR)
Where	RN 12, Puerto Iguazú	National Park entrance, Foz
Format	guided group trail, with a ranger	aviaries you walk through
Focus	rescue and rehabilitation of native wildlife	conservation and immersion with birds
Time	around 1h30	1h30 to 2h

Güirá Oga works with animals that were rescued, injured or seized, many arriving from road strikes on the RN 12 and from trafficking, and some of them cannot return to the wild. The visit is guided and explains case by case, which makes it more educational than contemplative. The comparison with its neighbour is in Parque das Aves: tickets and hours.

Fitting it into a day on the Argentine side

It sits on the road between Puerto Iguazú and the Argentine park, so it works well on the way back from the falls, when there is still late afternoon left. The full itinerary for that side is in what to do in Puerto Iguazú, and crossing times in bridge queue.