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Carrileufu Lodge

Carrileufu Lodge

High-End, Boutique Lakeside Retreat

Shores of Lake Cholila, Chubut, Patagonia

Our Story

A Family Legacy

Pedro Torres' original dream, revitalized by Pablo and Marisi into a blend of decoration, warm hospitality, and the unique magic of the place. Kitchen led by young chefs, with classic roasted lamb prepared in the quincho on weekends. Guest artist-friends have left work behind that now adorns the lodges: photography by Matilde Marín, a watercolor-fly collection by Laura Martello, wooden-board art by "RAP" (Chiara Rapaccini), and an oil painting of the river by Carolina Otamendi over the fireplace.

Three Buildings, One Lakeshore

Where You'll Stay

Guests are housed across three distinct buildings on the shores of Lake Cholila, each with its own character.

Flights & Lodge

Recently remodeled, modern luxury, with private airstrip access for guests arriving by private aircraft; most guests arrive via the lodge's included airport shuttle instead.

Casa Amarilla

Charming yellow façade, timeless warmth and cozy atmosphere, steeped in tradition.

Cabaña del Lago

A private lakeside retreat offering comfort, privacy, and breathtaking views of Lake Cholila and the surrounding Patagonian mountains.

Living Off the Grid

A model of energy self-sufficiency: a solar panel + battery bank system powers all three buildings AND the surrounding community's homes. Organic gardens (fruits, vegetables, herbs) and free-range chickens round out a genuine food-self-sufficiency practice alongside the energy one.

Around the Lodge
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Carrileufu Lodge in Photos

The lodge's two-story timber-and-stone main building and dark lookout tower, set on a green meadow beneath a steep, snow-dusted Andean ridge
A great room with a vaulted timber-beam ceiling, a tall stone fireplace, and brown leather sofas and armchairs facing floor-to-ceiling windows
Three saddled horses tethered near a rustic wooden building, an old wagon wheel resting against the trees
A living-room reading nook with a blue woven rug, an upholstered armchair, and a writing desk stacked with books
A flock of sheep grazing under bare trees with a snow-capped Andean peak in the distance
A guest room corner with a small writing desk, a potted plant, and a stone-and-timber fireplace
A close view of a made bed with white linens and olive-green throw pillows
A twin room with two single beds in sage-green coverlets, sharing a nightstand between them
A bedroom with a king bed, olive throw pillows, and a woven bench at its foot
A great room with a vaulted wood-beam ceiling, a lit stone fireplace, and sectional seating facing the lawn
A cozy attic bedroom with a peaked wood-beam ceiling, a writing desk, and a window overlooking the grounds
A twin room tucked under a sloped wood-beam ceiling, two single beds flanking a shared nightstand
A living room with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the lake and its tree-lined shore
A wood-paneled dining room with a long table, opening onto the lodge's kitchen
A modern kitchen with wood cabinetry, a butcher-block island, and a garden view
An outdoor stone barbecue pit stacked with firewood, beside a rustic wooden table on a shaded deck
A great room with a wrought-iron chandelier, a lit stone fireplace, and sofas arranged for conversation
A lounge corner set for evening drinks, with wine glasses, an ice bucket, and woven-seat armchairs
A bright living room in cream tones opening onto the lawn, with the kitchen visible beyond
A wood-paneled twin room tucked under a sloped ceiling, with navy and olive accent pillows
The exterior of a glass-walled guest building with a peaked timber roof, framed by trees
An open loft sleeping area under a wood-beam ceiling, overlooking the floor below through a timber railing
A living room with a round coffee table set for tea, floor-to-ceiling windows onto the lakeshore
A loft bedroom beneath a steep timber roofline, with an antler chandelier and built-in shelving
A living room warmed by a wood-burning stove, floor-to-ceiling windows facing the forested mountainside
A living room with a live-edge coffee table and picture windows looking out over the lake and forest
A full asado spread, sausages and ribs on the grill, whole cuts splayed on iron crosses roasting over an open fire

The Water

Where We Fish

Targeting Landlocked Atlantic salmon (early season), Brown trout, Rainbow trout.

Carrileufu River

River

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.

Cholila Lake

Lake

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

Rivadavia River

River

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).

Arrayanes

River

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.

Verde and Kruger Lakes

Small Lakes

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

Beyond the Water

Nearby Experiences

Trevelin

Full-day excursion

A town built by Welsh settlers at the foot of the Andes: tea houses, historic flour mills, and the story of a horse named Malacara.

Los Alerces National Park

Full-day excursion

A UNESCO World Heritage park of glacial lakes, turquoise rivers, and forests of the alerce, a giant Patagonian cypress that lives for thousands of years.

Butch Cassidy's Cabin

Under 4 hours

The log homestead outside Cholila where Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, and Etta Place ranched under assumed names from 1901 to 1905.

La Trochita

Full-day excursion

The Old Patagonian Express: a narrow-gauge steam train still pulled by its original 1920s locomotives across the Patagonian steppe.

Mapuche Weavers

Half-day excursion

Watch Mapuche weavers at work on the traditional upright loom, turning hand-spun wool into ponchos, blankets, and rugs in patterns handed down through generations.

7 Night / 6 Day All-Inclusive

Arrival / Departure: Esquel Airport (EQS) or Bariloche Airport (BRC), 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

Airport shuttle to/from the Lodge and Esquel Airport (EQS) or Bariloche Airport (BRC) most of the time, facilitated by our Argentina-based travel team

Add-Ons

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

Not Included

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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