SAN MARTIN DE LOS ANDES & JUNIN DE LOS ANDES

These two towns are only 30 miles away from one another, and share a local airport (Chapelco- Airport Code: CPC) situated in between the two towns, thus offering convenient access right into the most renowned fly fishing domain in Argentine Patagonia. However, Bariloche does offer more frequencies and sometimes easier access from most South American cities, and could be a better gateway choice for the international traveller. In-Out transportation from either gateway will be properly arranged.
 
San martin de los Andes is a classy, mountain town located at the shore of Lake Lacar. It offers a wide choice of accommodations, international cuisine, and even a Casino.
 
Junin de los Andes is a smaller, quaint village located at shores of Chimehuin River, and at the crossroads of several other rivers. World famous Chimehuin River flows out of the Huechulafquen Basin, forming the “Boca del Chimehuin” a specially protected fly fishing zone. Some 20 miles downstream, it bathes the Junin de los Andes town, located right by its banks. Further downstream, it winds its way through the Patagonian steppe valleys for some 20 more miles before flowing into the Alumine River.

Not surprisingly, Junín de los Andes, has been dubbed the Trout Fly-Fishing Mecca of Argentine Patagonia - officially it has been declared “Capital Nacional de la Trucha” by the Argentine Government. Nearby Chimehuin River, Malleo River, Aluminé River and Collon Cura River are suitable for both traditional wading and floating outings.

These Classic Patagonian Rivers are fed out of Andes valley lakes such as Lacar, Lolog, Huechulafquen, Tromen, Quillen and Alumine basins and flow into the wild, open Patagonian steppes. They flow in winding, gentle valleys, so they are easy to wade and float (grade 1 rafting). All rivers have several access points throughout their courses, either for wading or floating. Both modalities are available to you..