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La Pilarica, Chubut
A private, personal trout experience from Pilarica Lodge, a base for exploring Chubut’s trout rivers.
The fishing covers classic trout rivers with changing structure and moving water, plus some lakes. Days on the river are followed by relaxed time at the lodge, with open space and the quieter side of Patagonia around you. Attention, movement and clean presentation make the difference, and brown trout depend on timing and presentation.
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At a glance
- Where
- Villa Lago Rivadavia, Cholila, Chubut, on the 42nd parallel south
- Lodge
- La Pilarica River & Mountain Lodge: five double rooms with private bathrooms and Andean views, for private groups
- Species
- Rainbow trout, brown trout and brook trout in selected waters
- Program
- 6 nights and 5 fishing days, with fewer or more days available on request
- Fishing
- River fly fishing, with some lakes
- Rivers
- Carrileufú, Arrayanes, Tigre and Rivadavia
- Lakes
- Rivadavia, Verde, Cholila, Lezana, Carlos Pellegrini, Futalaufquen and Menéndez
- Airport
- Esquel (ESQ), a two-hour flight from Buenos Aires
- Season
- November 1 to May 1
Best suited for
- Anglers who want a private, personal trout experience
- River fishing with lodge comfort
- A strong sense of place
The destination
- Cholila is a valley town of fewer than 2,000 people, where the Andes meet the Patagonian steppe along the crystal-clear Río Carrileufú
- It keeps its rural character: cattle ranches, riders crossing the river and a slower pace, away from the crowds
- The original cabin of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid stands a few kilometers from the lodge
The lodge
- Five double rooms with private bathrooms and views of the Andes, on the banks of the Río Carrileufú
- A lounge with a large stone fireplace, to end the day with a glass of wine
- Designed for private groups and intimate getaways
Food and wine
- A three-course dinner every night, prepared by the lodge’s chef, Iñaki
- Fresh ingredients from the lodge’s own organic garden
- A selection of Argentine wines
Beyond fishing
- Horseback riding with local guides, with river crossings and mountain views, in half-day or full-day circuits
- Trekking through Valdivian rainforest, hidden waterfalls and lookouts
- Kayaking on the Río Carrileufú and nearby lakes
- Los Alerces National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site 15 minutes away, with a boat trip on Lake Menéndez to the Millenary Alerce and the Torrecillas Glacier
- Wildlife in the park includes huemuls, pudus, pumas, condors and more than 170 bird species
- All extra activities are quoted separately and arranged on request
Getting there
- Fly to Esquel (ESQ), then 103 km to the lodge
- Bariloche is 231 km away
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