La Aurelia Lodge  Argentina
Estancia Aurelia together with the adjacent Estancia Rosita, both of which are owned by the same owner, covers 36,000 acres of sheep farming land and they are the only operators licensed by the Tierra del Fuego government to exploit this stretch of the Rio Grande as the Aurelia Fishing Lodge. These properties include 8 miles frontage on the Rio Grande plus 15 miles of river front on its principal tributary, the Rio Menendez, which is home to comparably fine fish and similar opportunities of premium catches. The Aurelia Lodges stretch of these rivers present a diversity of pools, runs, and challenges that will please all fly fisherman.
La Aurelia Lodge Travel:
To get to La Aurelia Lodge, you will need to make reservations to and from Rio Grande, Argentina via Buenos Aires. You will likely need to overnight in Buenos Aires before departing on a morning flight to Rio Grande. A lodge representative will meet you at the Rio Grande airport and transport you to the lodge in a private van or four wheel truck. Transfer from the airport to the lodge takes approximately 1.5 hours.
La Aurelia Lodge Documentation:
You will need a valid passport to enter Argentina!
La Aurelia Lodge Fishing Program:
Guests will leave the lodge around 8:00AM after breakfast each day, fishing until around 12:00PM. Lunch time will be served in the new full made comfortable cabin, 10 minutes from the river, where you’ll find a great place to relax, visit the fly shop and enjoy the traditional siesta in spacious double rooms (the hours of which will depend on month of the season). Guests return to the river between 5:00 and 6:00PM and fish through until dusk. All guests will fish two anglers per guide.
La Aurelia Lodge Accommodations and Meals:
In 2005, La Aurelia Lodge underwent a major renovation of the original Rosita ranch house, making it a lodge where guests now enjoy spacious rooms with large private bathrooms, a warm and welcoming reception area, a comfortable dinning room, bar area and traditional Argentine barbeque area (quincho), and a casual lounge with a pool table and fly-tying area. At the lodge they can comfortably accommodate 12 guests in 5 twin rooms, one of which is a very large suite ideal for families of up to 4 people, however, the number of rods may not exceed 8 licensed anglers per week. La Aurelia offers wonderful cuisine based on local meats, fresh vegetable and delicious deserts. A traditional asado (BBQ) will be held once during your stay, and you can sample different cuts of meat and wonderful salads. A full cooked breakfast will be available together with fresh fruits, yogurts, home baked breads and jams and a selection of cereals. They have a wonderful selection of fine wines which will be served during dinner from acclaimed wine cellars across Argentina.
La Aurelia Lodge Climate:
The summer climate of this southernmost region of South America is extremely changeable, and a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions should be expected. The sun can be very strong during the day, but the wind chill factor makes the use of protective gear necessary all season long.
La Aurelia Lodge Season:
January – April
La Aurelia Lodge Fish Species:
Sea-run brown trout
La Aurelia Lodge Capacity:
6 anglers
La Aurelia Lodge 2008 Rates:
$5290 per person.
Included:
Transfer Rio Grande airport to lodge (round-trip), all meals including a fine selection of wine and beer, all fishing services including guiding, transportation, and fishing license where applicable.
Not Included:
Please note that this price does not include Buenos Aires hotels or meals, Buenos Aires transfers, personal equipment, staff and guide gratuities, hard liquors.
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