Wellness tourism in the province of Misiones offers a wide range of treatments and therapies that contribute to a healthy life in a relaxing environment.

The province has an unfathomable wealth of natural resources which can be used following methods originally adopted by the native people as well as in oriental culture.

The Misiones spas offer a world of pleasurable sensations that will help you find balance and wellbeing in a place with unique services: mud baths, dry and wet saunas, hydrotherapy with local flowers or flower essences, aromatherapy with regional herbs, yerba-mate-based treatments, masks made with bitter oranges, carrots, papayas, or avocados, body polishing with sugar cane honey, and, to cap it all off, a relaxing open-air massage session under the trees and the singing birds.

Away from noise pollution and entirely within your reach, these spaces feature a lovely mixture of science and mysticism that will restore your body’s health and your soul’s tranquillity.

Medicinal plants of Misiones

Mburucuyá

The oil of its fruit, with an extremely comforting perfume, has regenerative properties that will make your skin smoother and more flexible. This plant is also known for its tranquilizing and sedative qualities.

Yerba mate

The yerba mate (or hierba mate) tree has medicinal properties that are mainly present in its leaves and branches. Yerba mate, whose scientific name is Ilex paraguariensis, is mainly known for stimulating the body and the mind.

Aloe vera

This medicinal plant, which has been used for thousands of years, grows in warm places. Its juice has over 200 active ingredients that make it one of the best natural cosmetics.

Green tea

This infusion is one of the oldest beverages in the world. It is considered a powerful skin care ingredient because it delays aging. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and decongestant properties.