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Opened in 1995, Bella Vista Lodge is a superb lodge on the Rio Gallegos, offering exciting fishing for large sea-run trout as well as some of the finest dry fly brown trout fishing, on an intimate spring creek. A much larger system than its sister river the Rio Grande, the Gallegos and its pools are more varied in their character. Slow oily looking holding pools are interspersed with fast riffles and boulder strewn runs, and the gravel bottom makes wading very easy.

The Estancia has 50 kms of double bank private access fishing on the Gallegos and 20kms of fishing on a spring creek - all limited to a maximum of eight rods per week. Guided by one of a team of experienced guides, each pair of rods have only the the diverse wildlife of the river valley for company. The Rio Gallegos has earned a deserved reputation as being a true "Fisherman's River".

Though most pools can be covered with a single handed rod, the Rio Gallegos is most effectively fished with double handed rods. These will also help deal with the legendary Patagonian wind! Even the most experienced angler will learn new techniques and skills that will improve his averages elsewhere. A challenging but infinitely rewarding river, the Gallegos' list of devotees grows year after year.

Should fishermen tire of catching the mighty sea-runs, a day excursion to the beautiful Gallegos Chico is a paradise for the trout fisherman. The Chico is one of the world's best trout rivers and is lightly fished, resulting in free rising beautiful browns.

Bella Vista Lodge represents un-paralleled luxury and comfort from which to enjoy the best of the fishing on the river. Completely renovated in 1996, the charming Estancia is situated a five minute walk from the river at the heart of one of the largest working sheep farms in Patagonia. Continually improved and added to, the lodge comprises 5 bedrooms (each with private bathrooms) to accommodate a maximum of 8 guests, a comfortable living room, a large wader room and a spacious, fully stocked complimentary bar; to toast the one that got away!

Lamb and Beef raised on the Farm ensure quality ingredients on which the Chef bases an array of delicious, traditional Argentine specialities. Carefully selected top Argentine wines compliment his mouth-watering menus. With a now legendary standard of service, throughout the house-staff and guide team, Bella Vista has become the benchmark other local lodges must reach.

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