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Opening February 2027
For generations, Arroyo Pescado remained private. Now, its gates are opening to a limited number of guests.
Arroyo Pescado is a vast private Patagonian estancia and intimate luxury wilderness lodge that, for a few days, feels entirely your own.
There is no single way to spend a day here. You can ride across open valleys, follow the course of a river, step inside century-old buildings, watch condors circle overhead, fish clear water or simply stop somewhere and take it all in.
Every corner holds a story, and every day can become something different.
And perhaps the greatest luxury of Arroyo Pescado is something increasingly difficult to find: the freedom to explore an extraordinary place at your own pace.
The lodge is your home.
The estancia is the experience.
Arroyo Pescado extends across 12,000 hectares of private land in Chubut, Argentine Patagonia, only thirty minutes from Esquel Airport.
Within the estancia are broad valleys, mountains, canyons, open steppe, native vegetation and twenty-three kilometres of private water: nine kilometres of Arroyo Pescado and fourteen kilometres of the Tecka River. Horses move through the property, wildlife crosses the landscape freely and the scale of the land creates the feeling that there is always somewhere new to explore.
Some places are best discovered on horseback. Others reveal themselves while walking, riding a mountain bike or following the course of the water. There are open views that seem to have no end, protected corners hidden between the hills and quiet places where the only movement comes from the wind, the birds or the animals of the estancia.
The land also holds more than a century of human history. A hundred-year-old Welsh House, an old shearing barn and the original matera still stand within the property. They are small but powerful reminders that this landscape has been lived in, worked and cared for across generations.
At Arroyo Pescado, the feeling is not simply that you are surrounded by Patagonia. It is that, for a few days, this part of Patagonia is entirely yours.
Opening in February 2027, the new luxury lodge has been designed to offer comfort without losing the constant connection with everything that lies outside.
Located directly in front of Arroyo Pescado, it has six private en-suite rooms for a maximum of twelve guests. Every room looks out across the water and the surrounding landscape, allowing the estancia to remain present from the moment guests wake up until the end of the day.
Arroyo Pescado will offer a fully hosted, full-board and all-inclusive stay. Meals, drinks and the planning of each day will be taken care of by the lodge team, allowing guests to experience the estancia without having to think about schedules or logistics. With only twelve guests, the service can remain highly personal, attentive and flexible throughout the stay. The lodge can also be reserved for exclusive use by families, multigenerational travellers, groups of friends and small corporate retreats.
The interiors are warm, quiet and comfortable, with shared living and dining spaces created for resting, gathering around the fire and spending time together after a day outdoors. The atmosphere is intimate and personal, shaped by the small number of guests and the natural rhythm of the estancia.
Nothing inside is intended to compete with the landscape. The purpose of the lodge is to make it possible to live closer to it: to wake beside the creek, watch the light move across the valley and return each evening to a place that feels calm, welcoming and entirely connected to Arroyo Pescado.
Arroyo Pescado is also a private fly fishing lodge, with fishing across two very different private waters within the estancia: nine kilometres of Arroyo Pescado and fourteen kilometres of the Tecka River.
Arroyo Pescado rises from natural springs within the property and flows entirely through the estancia. Because its water comes directly from these springs, the creek maintains a remarkably consistent flow and temperature throughout the year. This creates an exceptionally stable environment for trout and makes Arroyo Pescado one of the world’s most distinctive places for dry-fly fishing.
The creek is clear, intimate and highly visual. Anglers can look for individual fish, observe their movements and approach each opportunity carefully. The experience is centred around sight-fishing, delicate presentations and the excitement of watching a trout rise to the surface.
The Tecka River offers a different scale and rhythm. Larger and broader than Arroyo Pescado, its fourteen private kilometres provide changing currents, structures and fishing situations, while preserving the same sense of privacy and direct connection with the landscape.
Both waters are fished exclusively by wading. One of the most distinctive qualities of fishing here is how comfortable it is to move through the water. There are no difficult fields of loose or slippery rocks; the approaches and much of the terrain are grassy and gentle. This makes the wading unusually easy and allows anglers to concentrate on reading the water rather than on every step.
Each day is planned with experienced guides according to conditions, water levels and the interests of each angler. For guests who want to explore beyond the estancia, float-fishing days can also be arranged on selected rivers elsewhere in the Esquel region.
There is no single way to experience Arroyo Pescado. Private guided experiences can be shaped around every guest.
Each morning, guests can decide what kind of day they want to have. It may be a day of movement, discovery and long distances, or one spent slowly, following the light, the weather and their own curiosity.
Ride across the estancia with a gaucho. Walk through the steppe and along the water. Explore the internal roads by mountain bike. Look for wildlife, photograph birds, visit hidden corners of the property or travel beyond the estancia to discover Trevelin and its seasonal tulip fields, Piedra Parada and La Trochita.
Some days may end with a wine tasting or a shared meal. Others may finish around the fire in the matera or outside beneath the Patagonian sky.
Experiences can be planned in advance, decided that morning or adapted as the day unfolds. Nothing has to be completed and there is no list to follow. The purpose is to give each guest the freedom to choose what feels right at that moment.
That freedom creates one of the defining sensations of Arroyo Pescado: the feeling that the estancia is yours.
Across the estanciaRide across open steppe, river country and high ground with a local gaucho who knows the estancia and its rhythms by heart. Full-day options can also include time alongside the gauchos and their daily work.
On footWalk through steppe, native vegetation and quiet stretches beside the water. Each outing adapts to the group, from unhurried nature walks to longer and more active routes.
Internal roadsExplore trails and internal roads across open country, gentle hills and river-adjacent areas, combining active sections with time to stop and take in the land.
Wild PatagoniaLook for condors and the wildlife that moves through the steppe, valleys and waterways. Outings can focus on birds, photography, native flora or the broader ecology of the estancia.
At the tableDiscover Argentine wines in an intimate setting at the lodge or the matera, sometimes combined with visits to emerging vineyards in the region.
Full-day excursionTravel into the Patagonian steppe through canyons, geological formations, petrified trees, rock-art sites and remote landscapes surrounding Piedra Parada.
Historic PatagoniaRide the Old Patagonian Express from Esquel toward Nahuel Pan aboard one of the world’s last narrow-gauge steam trains. Advance booking is recommended.
Welsh PatagoniaVisit Trevelin to discover its Welsh heritage, local flavours and mountain setting, with the seasonal tulip fields adding an extraordinary burst of colour in spring.
After darkObserve the Milky Way, the Southern Cross and the Magellanic Clouds beneath one of the clearest and least light-polluted skies in the region.
More than a century ago, Welsh engineer Llwyd ap Iwan lived at Arroyo Pescado with his family, building a life and a lasting Welsh heritage in a part of Patagonia that was still a true frontier.
In 1909, he was murdered on the property by American outlaws believed to have been connected to Butch Cassidy’s gang. The attack became one of the defining stories of Arroyo Pescado and a reminder of how remote, unpredictable and dangerous this land once was.
But the story of the estancia did not end with his death. His family remained connected to Arroyo Pescado and continued the life that had begun here. The buildings they constructed, the work they carried out and the customs they preserved became part of the identity of the property.
More than one hundred years later, much of that world can still be encountered across the estancia. The Welsh House, the shearing barn and the matera are not reproductions created for visitors. They are surviving parts of the same story, places built by the people who lived here and preserved by the generations that followed.
Built more than a century ago, the Welsh House was home to the family that shaped the early life of Arroyo Pescado.
Its walls, furniture, photographs and everyday objects preserve a personal record of what it meant to create a home in this remote part of Patagonia. Rather than presenting history through dates alone, the house allows guests to see it in the rooms, materials and details that were part of daily life.
Guests now stay at the new lodge, while the Welsh House remains as one of the most important witnesses to the estancia’s past.
The shearing barn belongs to the working history of Arroyo Pescado.
For generations, sheep, wool and seasonal labour formed an essential part of life on the estancia. During shearing, the building became a place of intense activity, bringing people together around one of the most important moments in the rural calendar.
Today, it still carries the traces of that work, while also becoming a place for meals, music, conversation and gatherings. Its purpose has evolved, but its role as a place that brings people together has remained.
For more than a hundred years, the matera has been one of the most authentic social spaces at Arroyo Pescado.
It is where gauchos and workers gather around the fire, prepare mate, eat and talk before or after the day’s work. Simple, practical and warm, it expresses a part of estancia culture that cannot be recreated through decoration alone.
For guests, entering the matera is an invitation to experience Arroyo Pescado from inside its everyday life. It is not a staged activity. It is a place to sit, listen and share time with the people whose knowledge and traditions continue to shape the estancia.
Arroyo Pescado is a luxury lodge near Esquel in Chubut, Argentine Patagonia, approximately thirty minutes from Esquel Airport. The map shows the estancia’s wider location; our team coordinates the final arrival and private transfer for every stay.
The estancia is easily reached from Esquel while retaining the privacy, scale and silence that define this part of Patagonia.
Practical information for planning a stay at Arroyo Pescado, from arriving in Esquel to choosing the right fishing equipment and combining the estancia with other destinations in Patagonia.
Everything you need to know before planning your journey to Arroyo Pescado.
Arroyo Pescado is a six-room wilderness lodge set within 12,000 hectares in a remote and little-known corner of Argentine Patagonia. Created by a local family with deep roots in the region, it brings together landscape, hospitality, history and highly personalized outdoor experiences.
Not at all. Fly fishing is one of several ways to experience Arroyo Pescado. Horseback riding, trekking, wildlife observation, regional history, food and wine are equally important parts of the journey. Each stay is shaped around the interests and pace of the guests.
Days can include horseback journeys across the estancia, guided trekking, fly fishing, mountain biking, birdwatching, nature walks, stargazing and visits connected to the history and culture of the region. Experiences can range from a few hours to a full day and are planned according to each guest.
Arroyo Pescado has six private rooms and accommodates up to 12 guests. Its small scale allows the team to create a personal experience and adapt each stay to the people visiting.
Arroyo Pescado will welcome general guests beginning March 1, 2027. Its regular season will run from November through April.
Yes. A special program will take place from February 5 to 7, 2027, coinciding with the annular solar eclipse visible from the region. This will be a unique opening experience, while the lodge’s broader story and regular programming extend far beyond the eclipse.
The closest airport is Esquel Airport, with connections through Buenos Aires. Once travel dates are confirmed, our team can assist with the best flight options and coordinate the journey from the airport to the lodge.
No. Experiences are adapted to each guest’s interests, experience and preferred level of activity. Whether you are looking for an active journey or a slower way of discovering the landscape, the team will build the days around you.
Patagonian weather can change throughout the day, so we recommend comfortable outdoor clothing, layers, a waterproof jacket, suitable footwear, sun protection and a hat. A detailed packing list will be provided before your journey.
The kitchen is rooted in Patagonia and shaped by local ingredients, seasonal produce, traditional flavors and Argentine wines. Meals are an important part of the experience and an opportunity to share the story of the region around the table.
Contact us at sales@theriverhousegroup.com. Tell us when you would like to travel, who you are traveling with and what kind of experience you have in mind. Our team will help you design the right program.
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plan your stay.