Traful River
Estancia Arroyo Verde

One of Patagonia Outfitters' most elegant options is paying a visit to Estancia Arroyo Verde, located near San Carlos de Bariloche, where the Traful river runs through a breathtaking valley of incredible wind-and-water sculpted rock spires, minarets, and chimneys, breath-taking views of the crystal clear Lake Traful with the backdrop of the white-capped Andes and lush forests. Here you'll be hosted by the charming Larivière family in their exquisite estancia home and enjoy their fine cuisine and wines. "Arroyo Verde" is perhaps the most beautiful estancia in southern Argentina and one of those very unique places in the world. The countryside is absolutely captivating; the ranch embedded in an enchanted valley.

The Traful is not a long river in miles but it has a lake on each end. That makes for the possibility of catching big fish anytime, this being its strongest feature. The Traful river receives runs of big brown and rainbow trout as well as of landlocked Atlantic salmon. And while the salmon are most prevalent early and late in the season, the Traful also has fine fishing for big trout all season with evening hatches that can provide dry-fly fishing. That's the way the Traful is, a river of surprises, a river with character, a beautiful piece of the planet running through unusual rock formations. It has the magical feeling of "the river of the spirits".

Arroyo Verde is a sophisticated and classy fishing lodge with four double rooms each with their private bathroom, comfortably and elegantly furnished sitting and dining rooms. There is also the guest cabin, which is perched on a cliff with a simply unimaginable view of Lake Traful.

Arroyo Verde is also ideal for guests traveling with non-fishing spouses or the more casual fisher-person. Horseback rides are always possible and can easily be arranged for short rides or a day of riding in this breathtaking scenery.