La Aldea de la Selva Lodge is for travellers who want the rainforest around them, not just at the end of a day trip. The lodge is set in forest near Puerto Iguazú and offers cabins and cabanas, and some rooms have a hot tub on the deck, a small but memorable luxury after a long day on the walkways. Iguazú is a wildlife destination as much as a waterfall destination, and a stay among trees gives you birdsong at dawn, butterflies in the garden and an evening soundtrack of frogs and insects that no town hotel can offer. The lodge works for couples looking for a romantic, secluded base, for nature lovers and photographers, and for anyone who finds big resorts impersonal. The trade-off is that you are further from restaurants and shops than in town, so plan transport and meals in advance. Star class is not stated, so check the current category and room types when you book, along with what is included in your rate.
Location and getting around
The lodge is in a forest setting in the Puerto Iguazú area, which means you will usually travel into town or to the national park by taxi, transfer or rental car. Ask the lodge how they arrange transport, how far it is to the park entrance and to the town centre, and whether dinner is served on site, because late evenings out are harder from a forest base. Tour operators for the falls, the boats and the Brazilian side normally collect guests from hotels and lodges, but check the pickup point with the operator and confirm it the evening before.
Rooms and facilities
Accommodation is in cabins and cabanas rather than corridors of identical rooms, and some have a hot tub on the deck. Ask which room types have the hot tub, the deck and the forest outlook, and whether air conditioning, mosquito screens and a kettle or minibar are provided, since these details matter in a humid forest. Breakfast arrangements and any meals on site vary, so check them when you book. A flashlight is useful after dark on forest paths, and insect repellent is a sensible item for your bag.
What to know
This is a good choice for a quieter stay, especially if you have two or more nights in the area and want a break from crowds. Rain is common in the wetter months, and the sound of it on a cabin roof is part of the appeal, though paths can be muddy. It is less suited to travellers who want to walk to restaurants, bars and shops, or who plan very late nights.
If you prefer a classic hotel with a spa and pool, look at the town hotels in this guide. If you want to wake to birds and have the forest outside your door, this is the kind of stay to consider.
Why stay here
- ✓Rainforest lodge setting
- ✓Cabins and cabanas
- ✓Hot tub on the deck in some rooms
- ✓Quiet, secluded surroundings
- ✓Bird and wildlife watching nearby
- ✓Close to Puerto Iguazú
- ✓Taxi and transfer access
- ✓Breakfast options by rate
Good questions
What kind of rooms does La Aldea de la Selva have?+
The lodge offers cabins and cabanas in a rainforest setting, and some have a hot tub on the deck.
Is it close to the falls?+
It is in the Puerto Iguazú area, so you will normally travel to the national park by taxi, transfer or tour pickup. Check distances when you book.
Is it good for couples?+
Yes. The forest setting and the cabins with decks suit couples who want a quiet stay.
