Estancias in South Patagonia, which are large cattle ranches, originated from the arrival of English companies that owned vast tracts of land. These companies established “stations” to manage their estates, and this English term was eventually adopted into the Spanish language as “Estancia”. The first constructions, like those at Estancia near the ocean, date back to 1916. 

While inside of the real working Estancias, one way to manage this big territory was strategically build a PUESTO, very basic house for gauchos to live in, part of the year, depending on the mission they have with sheep or cattle.

These generation of settlers and their hard work and passion for their land, has inherited big portions of valleys and historical buildings that are the perfect scenarios for the new travelers and explore unique and private areas.

Estancia San Luis and the Cárdenas-Oyarzún Family, has been dedicated to cattle ranching for decades, The big step, this family took was back in 1976, after the Chilean Government of the time, decided to reformed the agriculture law and leased the option to local worker and offer big portions of land for economic development.

Was here when Estancia San Luis lead by the head of the family Sergio Cardenas Aguilar with effort, determination, perseverance, and together with a committed work team had manage and put in Patagonia map one of the most beautiful pieces of land you would ever see.

LOCATION

We are located in Magallanes, the southernmost region in the world, Chile. 20 miles from Cerro Castillo town, main town near Torres del Paine National Park.

• • At 90 kms. / 55 Miles from Puerto Natales.
  • At 1 hour and 30 min. from Puerto Natales Airport.
  • At 45 min. from Torres del Paine NP.
  • At 4 hours from Punta Arenas Airport.
  • At 4 hours from El Calafate, Argentina
  • At 20 Miles from Don Guillermo / Cancha Carrera border crossing, Chile / Argentina

The main building, a renewed old cabin (Puesto) never was thought to host travelers. We are now adapting the space and make it into a very intimate Fishermen location.

This accommodation is the dream location, while you are fishing around the 13.000 Hectares /32.000 acres private fishing Estancia, also as a unique bonus, you will be having a great view of the famous Towers at the Torres del Paine National Park.

In 800 sq. ft. full equipped, 6 anglers capacity cabin, where we have all the Estancia equipment and fishable water for only a few anglers per day.

3 double bed Rooms connected with 2 bathrooms built there only for the use of the Clients Kitchen and dinning room in one corner to serve typical Chilean Patagonia meals.

1 couples bedroom with a king size bed

2 multiple individual beds bedrooms

We consider accommodate 6 anglers maximum is perfect. Guides and Estancia Staff will be taking care of all the details during your stay.

The experience of being fishing at Estancia, where our operation is located, will give the opportunity to fish some of the most beautiful brown trout water you ever find in this Latitude. With 32.000 acres private property where you can find Spring creeks, glacier rivers, ponds, lagoons with resident brown trout and also in the right time, late season we have the chance to fish for lake runner, those browns that move up into our rivers, to get ready for spawn. 

Traditional Dry flies, big terrestrials, nymphing and streamers can be the choosing flies for the daily strategy.

Season:
Our season for resident brown trout is from mid-October all the way until mid-April.

– SPRING (October the 15th through November)
– SUMMER (December to March 15th)
– FALL (March 17 through April)

Species:

• Resident brown trout
• Lake Run brown trout

There are many other opportunities to fish rivers that hold larger fish, in the 18-to-24-inch range.

From February the 15^th on our rivers connected with the main valley that fill into a big lake. We have Lake runner- Brown trout that move up river getting ready for their spooning season.

A regular day of fishing

starts at 9:00 AM with return to the cabin around 8:00 PM. If you are willing to stay  longer on the water, please do – we enjoy staying longer on the water with you.

WHY FISH WITH US

• Diversity of fishable water.
• We have available more than 30 miles of trout water, mostly
• Spring creeks and glacier fed rivers.
• Easy Wadding trips
• Professional bilingual guides
• Our backyard is around the 8th wonder of the world, Torres del Paine National Park.
• Fish around Us and still can feel being the only one in the

water.

• We organized your fishing itinerary according on the time of the season and the weather conditions.

 Typical Weather:

Patagonia is influenced by the local steppe climate and the Polar current coming from the Antarctic. During the year, there is little rainfall in this part of Patagonia. The average temperature in southern Patagonia is 60’F. Wind is always a factor, and it can blow constantly. For most of the year, you can expect winds with a speed of about 15 – 20 km/h (9 – 13 miles/h). In the summer months however, winds can pick up and can reach speeds of about 80 to 100 km/h (50 to 65 miles/h).

• Diversity of fishable water.
• We have available more than 30 miles of trout water, mostly
• Spring creeks and glacier fed rivers.
• Easy Wadding trips
• Professional bilingual guides
• Our backyard is around the 8th wonder of the world, Torres del Paine National Park.
• Fish around Us and still can feel being the only one in the

This area is separate from the cabin, located in the Estancia headquarters.

Really a pleasure to be around the main quincho, where clients check in when they arrive, welcome drinks, dinners, barbecues and really part of the experience.

In about a one hour’s drive from the lodge we have access to more than 6 different spectacular SPRING CREEKS. These are all wading opportunities and we take all lunches and equipment with us to spend the full day in the area. Because these water options are so close together, we can move from one creek to another, so as to give you a touch of diversity on your trip.

We are very concerned about this type of water. Our SPRING CREEKS are some of the most unique trout waters in all of Patagonia.

We have a couple of main rivers in the area that we select during your stay with us. They are typically 20 to 40 feet wide, mountain and spring water fed, with well-marked pools and riffles.

We definitely suggest fishing these rivers, as they are connected straight to the ocean and it can be a surprise on every trip.

We have resident brown trout and as the season goes on, especially starting in mid-February until mid-April we find SEA RUN BROWNS that are waiting for you.

A non-refundable deposit of 50% per person is due at the time of booking for all lodging and fishing packages, and final payment if due 90 days prior to arrival.

For cancellations, all deposits and payments are non-refundable. In no event will the resort or travel agent be responsible for any cancellation of services or operations due to inclement weather, any event of force majeure, airline delays, flight cancellations, or any other reason beyond the control of the resort.

The resort will not refund payments in the event of poor weather, or if arrival flights are cancelled or airline connections are missed.

Additionally, the resort and the travel agent are not responsible for covering costs associated with alternative travel arrangements including flights, hotels, meals or any other expenses incurred. For all of these reasons, and because of the no refund and no credit policy, The travel agent strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance and full coverage for your trip. If a cancelled package is resold by either the lodge or Travel Agency, then a full refund will be issued minus a $100.00 per person fee charged by The Travel Agency.

Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses for these packages. Once again, The Travel Agency strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance all Chile packages.

In order to lock in your trip reservation, we ask that you please remit payment at the time of receipt of invoice. For your convenience, The travel agent accepts on-line payments via a direct and secure ACH platform – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Note that all the travel agent invoices include a live link that takes you directly to the Travel agent ACH platform for fast and easy payment. For open and existing invoices with a remaining balance, payment reminders also include this easy link to the ACH page.

Other customary forms of payment that are accepted are checks or wire transfers.