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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Argentinian Excursions I (Patagonia and Buenos Aires)

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Dec 192012

I think it may be useful to provide a list of the different excursions available in Argentina. Some are typical, because agencies usually promote mass tourism, but most on the list are unknown to tourists. They are sorted by region and since the list is long I divided the post into two different segments.

EXCURSIONS in PATAGONIA

I- ATLANTIC PATAGONIA

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II- PATAGONIAN LAKES

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From Bariloche:

From San Martín de los Andes:

  • Bariloche by the Seven Lakes Route
  • Lake Huechulafquen /Lanin Volcano
  • Cerro Chapelco
  • Quila Quina
  • Termas de Epulafquen
  • Hua Hum – Balcones del Lacar

From Esquel:

  • The Old Patagonian Express:  La Trochita
  • Los Alerces National Park
  • Futaleufú Dam
  • Lake Futalaufquen
  • Trevelín
  • Skiing in La Hoya
  • El Bolsón
  • Lake Puelo National Park

From Junín de los Andes:

III SOUTHERN PATAGONIA

Glaciar Perito Moreno

EXCURSIONS in BUENOS AIRES

Buenos Aires 9 de julio

 

These are just a few ideas. There is so much more to see and do. I recommend reading “What to do in Buenos Aires”. If you are interested in one of these Argentinian excursions and would like more information, write us at paula.colantonio@argentravel.es

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Argentinian excursions: Perito Moreno and other glaciers

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Dec 182012

There are various types of excursions you can take to the Perito Moreno Glacier, among others, near Calafate. Here is a list of what is available:

Trip to Perito Moreno

The area, located 50 miles from Calafate, can be reached by car, excursion or by a transfer service from El Calafate. These transfers depart two times a day during the summer and allow visitors three hours to enjoy the glacier. There is a snack bar where you can have lunch or a quick bite.
By land: The Perito Moreno Glacier can be seen and enjoyed by footbridges that were expanded and remodeled in 2008. In total there are 4,000 meters of viewpoints where you can appreciate the ice mass from different angles.

By water: For those looking for closer proximity to the glacier, you can contract short excursions that border the southern and northern faces of the glacier. The excursions last between one and two hours.

By ice:

The mini trekking excursion is the most popular for those wanting to really feel this natural phenomenon up close. The tour crosses Lake Rico by boat and then takes you on a two hour walk over the ice with the help of crampons. The trek is moderately difficult, making it accessible to the entire public. During the trek you will be able to appreciate diverse ice formations and incredible fans of bluish tones. The trek is topped off with a whiskey drink cooled by a bit of glacier ice.

 

For those with truly adventurous spirits and a desire to visit some of the most remote areas of the glacier, the Big Ice adventure is for them (as long as they are capable of the intense physicality of the excursion). This demanding, six-hour trek over the ice takes you to discover deep crevices, caves and unbelievable blue lagoons. It is extremely necessary to wear the appropriate clothing such as waterproof clothing, good trekking shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen to protect from the reflection of the sunlight on the ice. Organizers of this excursion do not allow people over 45 years of age to participate.

Visit the Spegazzini, Onelli and Upsala Glaciers

To have a clear idea of ​​the size of the park and its glaciers, it is ideal to navigate around the park at least once. This way you get a completely different point of view from the one obtained at the Perito Moreno Glacier. Travel the northern arm of Lake Argentino and into the bays formed by the Spegazzini, Onelli and Upsala glaciers. At Onelli Bay you can descend in order to enjoy a nice lunch and later trek through the woods to Lake Onelli, fed by ice floes of the Onelli, Agazzis and Bolado Glaciers. This trek can be done from October to April and lasts all day.

Cristina Lodge Excursion
This tour combines water and land and departs from Punta Bandera, navigates through the northern stretch of Lake Argentino, then crosses the Upsala Canal until reaching the eastern wall of the glacier. Afterwards, the trip continues through the Cristina channel and close to midday you disembark at the Estancia, the best terrestrial access point to the Upsala Glacier and Continental Ices. At the lodge you have the opportunity to go trekking, horseback riding, enjoy a Patagonian lunch and visit the small museum. Additionally, you have the option of spending the night there in the lap of luxury.

Mar Patag Cruise
This mini cruise lasts two days and one night and gives you a truly intimate experience with the glaciers. The cruise departs from Punta Bandera and reaches Avellaneda along the northern stretch of Lake Argentino, then crosses the Upsala Canal, navigates through icebergs and later approaches the glacier. You can enjoy the sunset in front of the Spegazzini Glacier and spend the night at Puesto Vacas. In the morning you then navigate through Canal de Los Témpanos “Iceberg Channel” until you reach the Perito Moreno Glacier and have lunch in Alemana Bay before returning to Punta Bandera in the afternoon.

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Argentinian excursions: Tigre and Delta

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Dec 072012

A visit to Tigre and Delta del Paraná are must-do excursions to take from the capital of Argentina.

A stroll through Tigre involves a walk through the Paseo Victoria, a wooded promenade lined with traditional rowing clubs, historic buildings, restaurants and grills for outdoor lunches. A visit to the traditional Fruit Market is also a must. Here you will not only find classic fruit, vegetable and basket stands, but also modern décor and design shops selling cutting-edge articles with a similar style to Palermo Soho.

In Delta, brownish toned rivers and streams run between islands covered in ceibas, reeds, willows, poplars and fruit trees. In certain parts of the delta there is intense traffic: catamarans, boats transporting merchandise for islanders, sailboats, luxury yachts, fishing boats, collective boats, kayaks and small canoes crossing the waters. On the islands you will see typical houses built on stilts, some centuries old, others more modern. Many of them are ideal places to spend the day or night and here you can also enjoy a delicious meal at a “fashion” restaurant.

If you would like to tour the recesses of the river there are several options: catamaran rides (without stops and often include meals), taxi boats (for small groups) or collective boats (cheaper than the above).

More information:  www.victorica.tigre-arg.com.ar, www.puertodefrutos-arg.com.ar

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