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Caridad Lodge

Caridad Lodge

High-End, Authentic Argentine Lodge

Our Story

A Working Ranch Since 1910

Caridad sits on a working sheep ranch about fifty miles south of Esquel: 435,000 acres, established in 1910 when the British imported Merino wool sheep from Australia. The estancia still runs sheep today, and its own frontage holds over 96 miles of private water at the base of the Andes, from freestone rivers to spring creeks, alongside the wider Home Waters region Caridad shares with our other Central Patagonia lodges (see Shared Waters We Fish below).

Two Estancia-Style Lodges

Where You'll Stay

Eleven ensuite rooms across two buildings: the Caridad lodge (including its Annex) and HQ.

Caridad 1–5

Single king or double XL twin bed configurations, ensuite bath. Sleeps up to 2 guests each.

Caridad Annex A–B

Double queen beds, ensuite bath. Sleeps up to 2 guests each.

HQ 1–4

Single king or double XL twin bed configurations, ensuite bath. Sleeps up to 2 guests each.
Around the Lodge
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Caridad Lodge in Photos

White lodge buildings with dark red gabled roofs glowing at sunset, a pickup truck parked on the gravel drive
A fisheye view of a dense star field over the lodge's illuminated buildings at night
An outdoor bar set with wine, spirits, and copper mugs on the Patagonian steppe, dried game hanging to cure behind it
A large group of guests seated around the lodge's long dining table, mid-dinner, under a wrought-iron chandelier
A twin room with pink floral bedspreads, vintage equestrian prints, and wooden luggage racks
A twin room with sage-green floral bedspreads, vintage equestrian prints, and a kilim-style rug
A blue-tiled stone walkway leading to the lit lodge at dusk, conifers standing on either side
A cured leg of ham on a carving stand beside two glasses of wine in the lodge's wine cellar
Purple lupines blooming beside a stream near the lodge, snow-capped Andean peaks in the distance
A wide view of golden grassland and a poplar windbreak, with snow-capped mountains on the horizon
A red-roofed brick ranch building beneath a vivid double rainbow arcing across a stormy sky
A red-roofed brick building framed by poplars, with a lamppost and lavender in the foreground
Two full racks of asado ribs splayed open on iron crosses, roasting beside an open fire on the grassland
The lodge's formal dining room, with two long wooden tables, cane-backed chairs, and brass chandeliers
An aerial view of the lodge's red-roofed buildings amid green lawns, with wetlands stretching to snow-capped mountains
A closer aerial view of the lodge complex among poplars and pines, with a lagoon just behind the buildings
Golden marshland threaded with winding blue river channels, snow-capped mountains on the horizon
Grassland with a meandering river beneath a mountain range dusted with snow
A hazy, backlit mountain range with a rounded rock outcrop rising over golden grassland and a river
An outdoor lounge of upholstered iron-frame chairs gathered around a flat stone slab beneath a tall conifer
A formal lounge with black leather chesterfield sofas, equestrian prints, and a fireplace beneath a brass monogram
The lodge glowing with warm light at dusk, its windows revealing furnished rooms within
Grilled meat medallions plated with charred red onion and crispy potato rösti
A cut of meat on a spit roasting over an open fire built in the shallows of a river
The lodge's chef, in whites and a beret, stirring a large pot of stew over an open fire

The Water

Where We Fish

Tecka

Small Stream

A small wade-fishing stream carrying the same name Caridad was long known by ("The Lodge @ Tecka"). Rainbow and brown trout.

Corcovado

River

Runs over sixty miles before crossing into Chile, where it becomes the legendary Palena. Lower stretches near Corcovado town, in the same corridor as Tecka. Mammoth brown trout, vibrant rainbows.

7 Night / 6 Day All-Inclusive

Rate per angler, Double Occupancy / Shared Guide

Arrival / Departure: Saturday, Esquel Airport (EQS), Argentina

$9,200 per angler
7 / 6 Nights / Fishing Days
Oct 31 – Apr 17 2026/27 Season

15% Shoulder Season Discount, Oct 31 – Dec 5 & Mar 27 – Apr 17 (book directly with the lodge)

What's Included

Standard Lodge Rooms, private chef meals and beverages (breakfast, hearty riverside lunch, gourmet 4-course dinners)
Outdoor fire pits and local transportation
Ground transfers to/from the Lodge and Esquel airport (EQS), facilitated by our Argentina-based travel team
Fly casting lessons on arrival day
Full-day professional multilingual native guide (float or walk/wade) on Home Waters
Private water access fees, fishing license
Flies, leaders, tippet, rods/reels (floating & sinking lines)
Loaner Simms/Orvis waders, boots, wading staffs

Unique to This Lodge

Spa facilities (hot tub, sauna, massage)

Add-Ons

Single occupancy: +$200/night
Private guide: +$325/day

Not Included

Airline flights to Esquel, Argentina
Fly fishing guide gratuities (recommended $200/guide/day, paid directly)
Lodge staff gratuities (recommended $100/guest/night)

Non-Angling Guest

$795/night: When accompanied by an angler, double occupancy. Includes standard room, all meals, beverages, and on-site activities. Flat nightly rate.

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Central Patagonia

Shared Waters We Fish

Thirteen named rivers, lakes, and spring creeks make up the Home Waters region our Caridad, Rivadavia, and Futaleufu lodges draw from. No single lodge has exclusive access, and several waters are fished by more than one of our lodges. Ask your lodge which waters are on the day's plan.

Tecka

Small Stream · Named for Caridad's original site

A small wade-fishing stream carrying the same name Caridad was long known by ("The Lodge @ Tecka"). Rainbow and brown trout.

Corcovado

River · Closer to Caridad

Runs over sixty miles before crossing into Chile, where it becomes the legendary Palena. Lower stretches near Corcovado town, in the same corridor as Tecka. Mammoth brown trout, vibrant rainbows.

Nant Y Fall

Small Spring-Fed Stream · Central Patagonia region

A petite, lake-fed stream with the elegant demeanor of a spring creek: a private angling haven with the Andes on the horizon. Rainbows to 18+ inches.

Cholila Lake

Lake · Named for Rivadavia's original site

Shares its name with Rivadavia's former public name ("The Lodge @ Cholila"). Shore, wade, and boat fishing. Multiple trout species.

Carrileufu River

River · Closer to Rivadavia: also fished by Carrileufu

Flows from Lago Cholila through the historic Cholila Valley (once Butch Cassidy's territory) into Lago Rivadavia, becoming the source of the Rivadavia River. Described by the source lodge as among the clearest water they fish. Best floated November–January. Also fished by Carrileufu Lodge, the separate lodge on the same lake: same word, different thing. Early-season landlocked Atlantic salmon, hard-fighting browns and rainbows.

Rivadavia River

River · Central Patagonia: also fished by Trevelin

Flows from Lago Rivadavia to Lago Verde. Not to be confused with Rivadavia Lodge: same word, different thing. Rainbow, brown, and brook trout, landlocked salmon (18+ inch average).

Rio Grande

River · Los Alerces area: fished by both Futaleufu and Trevelin

Originates at Lago Futalaufquen in Parque Nacional Los Alerces. Trout run large here. Trout averaging 16–20 inches.

Percy

River · Los Alerces area, near Futaleufu

Weaves from the heart of Los Alerces National Park and Esquel, joining the Rio Corintos on its course to the Rio Grande.

Corintos

River · Los Alerces area: fished by both Futaleufu and Trevelin

Meanders roughly 30 miles before merging with the Rio Grande, alternating between freestone and spring-creek character. Trout to 18 inches.

Arrayanes

River · Los Alerces area: fished by both Futaleufu and Trevelin

Connects Lago Verde and Lago Futalaufquen along a four-mile run, named for the orange-barked arrayán trees on its banks. Best in early season (November–January). Rainbow and brown trout.

Frey

River · Los Alerces area, near Futaleufu

The largest river in Parque Nacional Los Alerces: remote and float-only, reached by traversing two lakes. Untouched by the usual fishing pressure.

Verde and Kruger Lakes

Small Lakes · Los Alerces area: fished by both Futaleufu and Trevelin

Hidden gems in the Los Alerces lake system, backed by ten-thousand-foot peaks: sizable fish eager to rise to large dry flies.

Futalaufquen Lake

Lake · Los Alerces area: fished by both Futaleufu and Trevelin

The lake at the heart of Parque Nacional Los Alerces, fed by the Rio Arrayanes and the source of the Rio Grande. Boat or shore fishing. Rainbow and brown trout.

Proximity notes above are relative, not exact drive times: actual distance depends on river conditions and access points. Ask your lodge for specifics.