non-fishing

     Patagonia has more to offer besides it's wild trout. If desired you may break away from fishing and take advantage of a wide variety of adventures. Our most popular non-fishing activity is a day learning about and watching Andean condors with Lorenzo Sympson.

   Lorenzo is perhaps the most well known naturalist in the region who is head of the UCLA California Condor Project based outside Bariloche. A day with Lorenzo includes a morning walk to see a condor nest, a traditional Argentina asado or barbeque for lunch and a afternoon walk or horseback ride to see other pairs of condors. Lorenzo has a wealth of knowledge not only on Andean condors but also on most birds of Argentina, alpine vegetation and other animal and plant life. Lorenzo is also a veterinarian.

     The Fortin Chacabuco Lodge offers one of the best horseback riding trips in all of Patagonia. You may choose to go for an hours ride or partake in a multi-day pack trip through the foothills of the Andes, rediscovering the trails and traditions of the ancient Indians and gauchos . Ricki and Alister who are the first hands at the Fortin Chacabuco Ranch will explain the dynamics of ranching sheep with wild boar and the protected pumas in the area. The Estancia Fortin Chacabuco was the first ranch in Argentina to produce a genetically superior sheep for both wool and meat.
    
 At the Hess and Mascardi Lodge, there is easy access to trails for hiking and horseback riding, as well as endless photographic opportunities with waterfalls, glaciers and surrounding wildlife. Other possibilities are taking the chairlift to the top of the ski mountain, or play golf at the famous Lao Lao Hotel.

     For those that wish to immerse themselves in the cultural side of Patagonia, Argentina, many old estancias welcome visitors and the local towns are rich with museums and elegant shops.

    

       In the town of Bariloche there are a variety of half or full day lake excursions by way of boat. These include half and full day trips to walk through rare and ancient forests and to visit amazing waterfalls. You can also float cross the Andes Mountain to find yourself in Chile. Of Course, a friendly English speaking Argentine will accompany you on all of these trips to insure sure that no question goes unanswered.

     For those who would like to learn how to fly fish, we are happy to provide lessons and equipment. You do not need to be an expert fly fisher to enjoy the sport or the area.

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