Boat tours from Colonia Carlos Pellegrini are the most reliable way to see the wetlands' wildlife at close range. Small flat-bottomed boats navigate through the floating islands and open water of Laguna Iberá, where capybara graze unconcerned on the floating vegetation and caimans are common enough to approach within a few metres. The guide's knowledge of the birds makes the difference between a good tour and an exceptional one — the bird diversity here is extraordinary, with roseate spoonbills, black-necked swans, and multiple heron species visible on a single outing.
Morning and late-afternoon tours are the most productive for wildlife activity. Some operators offer kayak alternatives for quieter, lower-impact exploration of the shallower channels between the floating islands. Boat tours should be arranged through licensed operators based in the village; independent navigation without a guide is discouraged and regulations require guided access in the core protected areas.