The name of this place comes from a phrase of one of the first people to arrive at the mouth of the Guarambocá Creek… “what a magnificent place!” Since then, the town has been known as The Proud.
The population came mostly from Brazil through a private colonization program and mixed with the existing population, which was scarce because they were only laborers from the wild yerba mate and wood factories; their origins were varied, but many were mensues in other areas of the province (the center and the upper Paraná), with the Uruguay River being the main communication route to the urban centers, from and to which merchandise was transported in “barges” pulled by wooden boats.
The current population was also formed when, at the beginning of the 20th century, some rafters from Brazil settled here, who were in charge of maneuvering the large rafts made of logs called jangadas downriver. Some of these rafters and other people, such as the first colonizer Don Arturo Henn and the first teacher Fenocchio, were the ones who, over the years, forged this new settlement and founded the town in 1946.
What activities can be done in El Soberbio, Misiones
The Yabotí Biosphere Reserve
It is one of the largest protected areas of the Province of Misiones. It has an area of 250,000 hectares which include public and private properties.
This reserve was created by law in 1995 and is part of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) programme. The main objective of this type of reserve is to promote a balanced relationship between the population and its natural environment, in order to meet the needs of current and future generations.
Waterfalls, rivers and streams
The Uruguay River, the Paraíso and El Soberbio streams offer waterfalls and jungle for all tastes. Coastal Route No. 2 follows the course of the Uruguay River, offering unparalleled views of the jungle and waters that can be seen from its wide viewing points. From El Soberbio, it is possible to access Moconá (the longest waterfall in the world) to enjoy adventure tourism in special vehicles or in boats on the Uruguay River (natural border between Argentina and Brazil).
Agrotourism
Agrotourism allows Get to know farm life from the insidethe harvesting of food for personal consumption, recreational activities such as horseback riding, tours along productive fruit trails, ox-drawn cart rides, trekking and sport fishing using the catch-and-pay modality in large fish ponds in the region, varieties such as shad, carp, pacu and Hungarians, among others.
In the Soberbio you will find the Agrotourism “Galiano”, “Don Ma farda”, El Soberbio – Perfumes of the jungle. Small farmers devote their plots to planting aromatic species, just as they did in other times with yerba, tobacco, peteribí and lapacho. This is how the custom of planting citronella was born, a perennial plant that requires little maintenance and that conserves the soil and allows two annual harvests. Steam is produced from its leaves using a still and then the oil is distilled, which must then be condensed for cooling.
Gastronomy
The ethnic diversity characteristic of this Province is reflected in its gastronomy rich in variety. The distinctive feature is the preparation of dishes with 100% natural and home-grown products. Cheeses, dulce de leche, jellies, mamón preserves, sweets and pickles, yateí honey, sugar cane derivatives, liqueurs and artisanal wines made with fruits from the province. Delicious dishes from the regional gastronomy of upper Uruguay fused with Brazilian cuisine on a hearty and friendly table.
National Festival of Essences
El Soberbio is the National Capital of Essences, Due to its significant production of essential oils, mainly citronella. With a smallholder and artisanal profile, production is part of the history and identity of this municipality.
How to get to El Soberbio, Misiones
If you are coming from Buenos Aires, take Route 9 to Zárate and then Route 12. Once in Misiones, from the city of Posadas, heading north on National Route 12 to turn east, near Jardín América, and take Provincial Route 7. Once in Aristóbulo del Valle, join National Route 14 and, finally, in San Vicente take Provincial Route 13 which leads to El Soberbio.
Another option is to leave from Posadas along Provincial Route 105 until reaching Provincial Route 2 and, from there, travel east until reaching your destination.
Source: Ambito
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