The Los Alerces National Park, located a few kilometers from La Pilarica, declared a World Heritage Site, was established in 1937 to protect the largest concentration of ancient Alerce trees (Fitzroya cupressoides) in Argentina. These trees, globally threatened, are the second longest-lived species in the world and are endemic to South America. The Alerces in the park are between 1,000 and 3,000 years old.
The rivers and lakes in the region, such as Futaleufú, Arrayanes, Rivadavia, Carrileufu, and Corcovado, are known for offering excellent opportunities for sport fishing. These bodies of water are ideal for fly fishing enthusiasts, as most of them are designated for catch and release fishing. Here you can find rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, and landlocked salmon, offering a varied and exciting fishing experience.
Spring, specifically between November and December, is ideal for nymph fishing, while autumn, between March and April, is the best time for dry flies. Make sure to bring a variety of flies to enjoy your fishing. For dry flies, Adams, Wulffs, Goddard Caddis, Humpy, Irresistible, and Grasshoppers in sizes 10 to 16 are recommended. Nymphs like Stonefly, Prince, Hare's Ear, and Montana are effective in sizes 6 to 14. As for streamers, olive and black Buggers, Matukas, and Muddlers in sizes 4 to 10 are essential. If you plan to bring only one rod, we recommend a 9-foot rod for a 6-weight line.
The lodge offers a special opportunity for birdwatching enthusiasts with a wide variety of species in their natural habitat. Birds such as the Andean condor, the giant woodpecker, the great grebe, the black-chested buzzard-eagle, the chucao, the red-backed hawk, the peregrine falcon, and the ringed kingfisher, among many others, can be seen. Each excursion provides the possibility to explore the natural beauty of Patagonia and enjoy birdwatching in a peaceful and vibrant environment.
La Pilarica River & Mountain Lodge - Villa lago Rivadavia
Cholila, Chubut Province
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