This is an example of our preferred hotel, though availability is not guaranteed. If a given hotel is not available for your tour date, we will reserve you a room at a hotel of similar appeal and quality in the same area.
Challhuaquen Lodge
- Challhuaquen Lodge
- Fishing at Challhuaquen
- Additional Activities
Challhuaquen Fishing Lodge - the perfect mix between comfort, nature, relaxation and sport. Challhuaquen Lodge means in the Mapuche language ?fishing place? and is located in the center of natural settings of the Futaleufu River or Grande, next to the National Park Los Alerces in the Trevelin Valley, Chubut Province. This fly fishing lover?s authentic paradise combines its privileged location in the heart of the Argentinean Patagonia with its sophisticated facilities, the quality of its services and the most careful attention.
Lodge services include: full spa area, gourmet restaurant, comfortable and friendly living rooms and a bar where you can enjoy a fly tying with friends and drinks, and a wet room to change clothes after a fishing day. The lodge exists to offer the fisherman a unique experience. That?s every stay is planned in a personalized way and fishing packages are designed according to the size and expectations of the group and the time of the year.
The Lodge
The distinguished lodge is built with a special viewpoint towards the river, and is surrounded by the majestic mountain ranges of the Andes, ancient natural forests and the Futaeufu Rivers myriad of happy colors. Challhuaquen Lodge brings you close to one of the most beautiful and sensitive landscapes of the Argentinean Patagonia.
Facilities include:
- 6 double rooms with private bathroom and a view of Futaleufu River and the National Park Alerces
- All Inclusive Service
- Living room with fireplace
- Restaurant with international and Patagonian cuisine accompany a huge selection of Argentine wines
- Open Bar
- Fly Tying Room
- Viewpoint and reading room
- Spa with dry sauna, Jacuzzi, Scottish shower and massage room
- Fly Cast School
Guest Accommodations
Because the need to relax in privacy is understood, the lodge has only 6 spacious and comfortable suites. Each guest suite is furnished with a particular style and come complete with large windows showcasing the incredible views of the Futaleufu River and the mountains of the Alerces National Park. They are equipped with two Queen beds, full bathroom with hairdryer, heating radiators, soft bathrobes and amenities.
Lounge and Bar
The lounge and bar is the perfect place to relax and have a drink in the afternoon or watch the sunset with a cocktail before dinner. Gather with friends and swap stories of the days adventures over a wide selection of local and international drinks. The bar is open during the day offering tables of cheeses and meats to complement its cocktail menu.
Dining and Cuisine
Within the simple, happy and relaxed Challhauquen Lodge you are invited to live a dining experience as unique as the surrounding landscape. The Patagonian flavors are combined with elegance in the hands of the chef and his team, offering guests an exquisite tour integrating aromas, textures, flavors and fragrances, with the most meticulous of international cuisine, and the undisputed Argentine wines.
The resort has a store where a good selection of Argentine wines can be found and purchased for gifts or personal use. Apart from the hours of lunch and dinner, an open bar complements your dining experience.
Lodge Spa
The Challhuaquen Spa offers its mountain views, with dry sauna, Jacuzzi, Scottish shower and massage room, all with a magnificent view becoming an irresistible temptation for the sunsets.
Activities
Fishing in Challhuaquen is entering a world that has been designed and built to satisfy the most demanding fisherman. Andean Patagonian steppe and forest are scenes of a place where low population density guarantees to find environments unmodified by man and diversity in alternatives for the practice of fly fishing. Good fishing in crystal clear waters, surrounded by rivers and glacial lakes, ancient trees and the magnificent scenery of the Andes, mixes with the elegance, comfort and the warmest personal attention of the best Lodge in the area (a real 5 stars), transforming this in an unique and unforgettable experience. For more details regarding fishing, please explore the link above.
It is indisputable that, as a fishing destination, the Lodge puts you in the best place, but what alternatives does the companion of a fisherman have? The list of possibilities is unlimited! From a fully relaxed stay to enjoy the amenities and incredible views of the hotel to outdoor activities designed for all ages and tastes. Hiking, lake, photo safaris, horseback riding are some of the options available so that everyone can fully enjoy a stay at the Lodge. Please explore the link above for more information.
