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Fly fishing in the Chimehuín River

Jan 082013

The Chimehuín River, located next to the Lanín Volcano in Patagonia, is a true paradise for fly fishing. The location is extremely valued not just for its spectacular scenery, but above all for the size, stamina and fighting spirit of its fish. Successful fishing is practically guaranteed if one has the necessary skills.

Expert fishermen come together each season to fish species such as rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout and landlocked salmon. Fishing season begins in November and lasts until April of the next year. A fishing permit is required and fishing is strictly catch and release.
In the Chimehuín River fly fishing is practiced in one of three ways: rod spinning (with spoon-bait from the shore), fly casting (fly) or boat fly fishing. Junín is the ideal location to find lodging as it provides easy access to the river. From there, you simply need to take provincial route 61 and national route 23, both of which have many entry points.

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The best fishing locations in Patagonia

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Jan 082013

Fishing season in Patagonia begins in November and lasts until April. Below we provide you with a list of the best places for practicing this thrilling sport.

At the foot of the Lanín Volcano
Within the Lanín National Park, near Junín de los Andes, lies the Chimehuín River. It is a true paradise for fly fishing. The site is highly valued for its spectacular scenery and the size and characteristic of its fish which includes rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout and landlocked salmon.

Among the glaciers
In the Glaciers National Park, on the shores of Lake Roca and at the foot of the Cristal Mountain, there are large specimens of rainbow trout, Canadian trout and lake trout. Accommodations are available in El Calafate. Tours leave the city in 4×4 vehicles and travel approximately 31 miles to the desired location. Initial stops are made in small shelters near the Perito Moreno Glacier.

Near the Fitz Roy Mountain
In the town of El Chaltén, Lake Desierto and the Vueltas River are the two most recommended fishing locations. Further north and within the same province of Santa Cruz is Lake Buenos Aires. Here you can fish brown and rainbow trout weighing up to 13 pounds. Spinning is the most common type of fishing.

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At the end of the earth
The province of Tierra del Fuego has an amazing treasure; the Rio Grande, home to sea trout weighing up to 22 pounds.

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Cruises in Argentina

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Jan 072013

Argentina is a fabulous location for cruises and boat excursions. Below we give you a list of a few possibilities:
Deep blues and magical forests

Sailing excursions depart from Puerto Blest in Bariloche and cross Lake Nahuel Huapi until reaching Victoria Island. This area attracts visitors with forests full of 300-year old myrtle trees bearing soft, cinnamon-colored trunks and reaching 82 feet high. You can also reach Victoria Island by departing from Villa la Angostura and sailing along a different area of the lake.

The international crossing of the Andean lakes is an option that combines sailing with land tours until reaching Puerto Montt in Chile.

Lake Lacar, located at the foot of the picturesque town of San Martín de los Andes, impresses visitors with its clear waters and offers various boat trips that canvas its shores in order to discover islands, forests, waterfalls and landscapes of unique beauty.

Near Junín de los Andes it is also possible to sail on Lake Huechulafquen with the impressive Lanin Volcano towering in the background.

Meanwhile, Lakes Moquehue and Aluminé, at the foot of the Andes Mountains, offer tantalizing trips that combine wondrous landscapes with water sports.

Sail between giants

In the province of Santa Cruz, located inside the Glaciers National Park, is the Perito Moreno Glacier. Different boats ply the waters of Lake Argentino, sail through the Iceberg Channel en route to the imposing glacier and allow visitors to experience one of the most extraordinary natural events of the region. Boats depart the Puerto de Bahía Tunnel in El Chalten toward the Viedma Glacier. This tour provides amazing views of Fitz Roy and Huemul Mountains. After passing Cape Horn, you are met with an impressive array of blue tones emanating from the Viedma Glacier. The Capri, Torre and Los Tres lagoons, in addition to Lake Desierto, fascinate visitors with their ice landscapes while the Fitz Roy and Torre Mountains impress with their granite facades.

Living sea

Different boats depart from Puerto Madryn or Puerto Pyramids in the Península Valdés and take tourists scuba diving or to witness the amazing spectacles offered by dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, sea lions and giant southern right whales that sweep the area between June and December.
The Atlantic coast of the Santa Cruz province offers interesting options for wildlife watching and observing splendid rock formations on sailings that depart from Puerto San Julian or Puerto Deseado.

Boat tour to the end of the earth

Ushuaia is the arrival point for cruise ships traveling from different parts of the world. Once there, different boats depart toward the Beagle Channel, Isla de los Pájaros, Isla de los Lobos, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and the Islotes Bridges.
Sea lovers can embark on the Australis Cruise, awarded as the best trip in South America according to National Geographic Traveler. This luxury cruise takes you through majestic and pristine landscapes, allows you to admire rich wildlife including penguins, sea lions, elephant seals and dolphins and takes you along the same paths traveled by legendary figures such as Magellan, Darwin, Vespucci and Drake.
Another attraction in Ushuaia is the path taken to Lapataia Bay which begins in Puerto Arias within the Tierra del Fuego National Park and crosses various bays and islands.

Discover Antarctica

Ushuaia is also the departure point for cruises during November and March to Antarctica, land of ice and extreme natural scenery.
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Travel to Argentina: El Chaltén

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Dec 052012

El Chaltén is located 137 miles from El Calafate, inside The Glaciers National Park at the foot of the Torre and Fitz Roy mountains.

Its beauty is breathtaking. Between the mountains you will see spits of ice from the glaciers that feed the lakes and streams. A blanket of green covers the ground and is dotted by wildflowers. This town is ideal for those who enjoy mountain activities, hiking, bird watching and bicycle rides.

El Chaltén is not a place for staying still, it is a place best discovered through successive walks, going deep within the forest, following different paths and watching sunsets and amazing views from high altitudes. There is so much to do in this area which has been declared Argentina’s “trekking capital”. It is the ideal place for short tours as well as excursions lasting several days.

El Chaltén offers visitors the possibility of exploring deep within the forests through self-guided trails that do not require the use of guide. There are more difficult paths that require a guide who will take you to locations that are otherwise inaccessible.

Below is a list of trails that you can take on your own. To obtain information regarding guided expeditions, contact us at info@argentravel.es

Self-guided hikes lasting less than one hour:Mirador de los Cóndores Duration: 30 minutes (outward journey). Difficulty: easy. Incline: 100 meters. Description: the shortest trail. You will reach a natural viewpoint overlooking the town with an exceptional panoramic view of the Adela, Torre and Fitz Roy mountains and the De las Vueltas River Valley.

Chorrillo del SaltoDuración: Duration: 1 hour (outward journey). Difficulty: easy. Incline: 10 meters. Description: an easy trail that takes you through the forest until you reach a waterfall 20 meters in height.

Garganta del Río Fitz RoyDuration: 40 minutes (outward journey). Dificulty: easy. Incline: 100 meters. Description: the trail takes you to a viewpoint from which you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Torre and Fitz Roy mountains.
Cañadón del Río de las Vueltas Duración: Duration: 45 minutes (outward journey). Difficulty: easy. Incline: 20 meters. Description: the trail takes you to a viewpoint located 3.5 miles from El Chaltén with a vast panoramic view of all of the hills.
* Self-guided hikes lasting 2-5 hours:

Laguna CapriDuration: 2 hours (outward journey). Difficulty: easy. Incline: 200 meters. Description: fantastic view of the Fitz Roy Mountain over a lagoon.

DeAgostini Base Camp – Laguna TorreDuration: 4 hours (outward journey). Difficulty: easy. Incline: 200 meters. Description: one of the classic trails in El Chaltén that takes you to the Adela mountain chain and the incredible Torre Mountain.

Poincenot Base Camp – Laguna De los Tres Duration: 5 hours (outward journey). Difficulty: medium. Incline: 700 meters. Description: it is the closet locations to the Fitz Roy Mountain and without a doubt one of the most famous trails.

Piedras Blancas GlacierDuration: 2 hours from the Ruta Nacional 23 (outward journey). Difficulty: easy. Incline: 100 meters. Description: this path takes you closer to one of the low glaciers of this area that descends from the glacier cirque formed by the Fitz Roy Mountain.

Valle del Río Eléctrico (Piedra del Fraile) and Glaciar PolloneDuration: 3 hours from the Ruta Provincial 23 until Piedra del Fraile (outward journey) plus an additional 2 hours to the Pollone Glacier (outward journey). Difficulty: medium. Incline: 80 meters until Piedra del Fraile, plus 190 meters until the Pollone Glacier. Description: a path that will take you to the impressive northern face of the Fitz Roy Mountain.

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Cross the Andes mountains via the lakes

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Nov 212012

There is a route connecting Bariloche (located on the Argentinian side) and Puerto Varas (located on the Chilean side) that has been visited throughout the centuries by marching Spanish armies, Jesuit missionaries and cattle dealers. Today, it is tourists that navigate this route full of amazing scenery.

The route begins in Puerto Pañuelo, 19 miles from Bariloche. From here the catamaran departs for a 1 hour and 15 minute trip through one of the seven arms of Lake Nahuel Huapi until reaching Puerto Blest. Snow capped peaks, forests, flowers and a typical mountain hotel located on the peninsula convert this scenery into a picture perfect postcard.


Puerto Pañuelo


Lake Nahuel Huapi

Puerto Blest

A bus departs from Blest for a 15 minute ride to Puerto Alegre, where another catamaran awaits. The next phase of the trip takes you through the green and peaceful waters of Lake Frías for another 20 minutes – sufficient time for enjoying the beautiful mountains covered in coigüe and larch trees. The tour ends in Puerto Frías, the last stopover in Argentina, where you can take your time observing the scenery dotted with flowers.

Lake Frías

After clearing customs, a 4×4 bus takes you to Peulla located 19 miles (or 1 hour and 20 minutes) away, in Chilean territory. At the halfway mark you will see a Welcome to Chile sign. For centuries this region served as a passageway for those needing to unite both sides of the mountain range and for over a century Peulla served as a central traffic point for transporting wool and animal products to the Pacific. Today, it is a storybook town located on the border of Lake Todos Los Santos (or Esmeralda – Emerald – named after the color of the lake). Peulla is a destination in itself. With the snow capped Techado Mountain as a backdrop, it is possible to enjoy activities such as canopy tours and fly fishing. A great alternative for fishers is jet skiing, which takes place in Río Negro, a tributary of Lake Esmeralda.

Peulla

LakeTodos los Santos or Esmeralda

The last leg of the tour takes you through Lake Todos los Santos or Esmeralda towards Petrohué. The catamaran tour lasts almost 2 hours during which time you can photograph the Puntiagudo and Osorno volcanoes and become completely spellbound by the same scenery that captivated so many explorers in the past. In Petrohué you then take a bus to Puerto Varas.

Petrohué

Puerto Varas

This route can also be taken in the opposite direction. The southern summer is the best time of the year to enjoy this excursion since it rains with less frequency.

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