Marcelo Coronado, was born in Lago Verde, in National Park´s lands. He is son of Raúl Coronado descendent of two of the first familys that inhabited Los Alerces National Park´s area around the year 1900.
Guide of the area and fishing guide dedicated to the activity for more than 15 years, he will be your guide in the excursión to the Torerecillas Glaciar and to the millenial Forest or Alerzal.
The navigation will be done in a 8 mts long truker for up to 12 passengers. Marcelo will be waiting for you at Lago Verde's shores, will give a brief description of the excursion you will undertake and will check all the equipment is in order. From Lago Verde you will ship headed to Puerto Mermoud, where you will make your first walk of the day of around 1000mts along the rapids of the Menéndez river up to Puerto Chucao.
Once in Puerto Chucao you will ship again. After a 40 minute navigation through the east branch of the Menéndez Lake, you will arrive to Puerto Nuevo at Toreccillas Hill´s base.
Marcelo will give you the low impact behaviour required to go through this pristine environment. You will ascend for one hour and a half following a mountain creek to its headwaters, El Antiguo Lagoon, resting at the base of the spectacular Torrecillas Glacier. While trekking, alerces, tineos and other trees of the valdiviana jungle will be seen. Marcelo will tell you the history of this beautiful place.
Time:
5 hours approximately
Trekking:
8 km.
Navigation:
1 and 1/2 h
Difficulty:
Medium
Season:
September - June
Group:
Max.: 11
What
to bring?
Polar fllece or woollen cap, sun shades with UV protection, sun block (25 Grade), Polar fleece neck,lip balsam Jerseys (Capilene, Tekware, Dufold, etc), Polar fleece jacket, rainproof jacket (Goretex, Sympatex, Conduit, etc.) Gloves or mittons Capilene, Tekware o Dufold underwears. Water repellent bibs or trousers (same as jacket). Warm socks, trekking boots (high) One extra type of shoes as sandals, or tennis shoes.
The tour begins in Lago Verde. Guided by Marcelo Coronado, a man deeply carved and raised by the National Park, you will cross the lake to get to Puerto Mermoud.
After a few minutes walk through the forest, where you can appreciate different kinds of vegetation, you will reach Puerto Chucao in the Menendez lake. Here you will board a new boat to start your way towards the Alerces forests.
After a pleasant navigation you will arrive to Puerto Sagrario, where you will start a trekking of magnificent scenery. You will appreciate the Lago cisne and the Río Cisnes and the incredible Lahuan, a millennial larch of approximately 2.600 years.
Being in front of this ancient creature of a 2,20 meters diameter and 57 meters high, is a unique experience that transcends time and allows you to connect with life in a different manner.
Time:
5 hours approximately
Trekking:
8 km.
Navigation:
40'.
Difficulty:
Medium.
Season:
September - June
Group:
Max.: 8
What
to bring?
Polar fllece or woollen cap, sun shades with UV protection, sun block (25 Grade), Polar fleece neck,lip balsam Jerseys (Capilene, Tekware, Dufold, etc), Polar fleece jacket, rainproof jacket (Goretex, Sympatex, Conduit etc.) Gloves or mittons Capilene, Tekware o Dufold underwears. Water repellent bibs or trousers (same as jacket). Warm socks, trekking boots (high) One extra type of shoes as sandals, or tennis shoes.
This alternative can be adapted to your needs including
navigation circuits and/or activities to be done and the time devoted
to each one.
Time:
Complete day
Season:
Year around
Group:
Max.: 7
Rates
Trekkinkg & Riding SEASON 2011 - 2012
TREKKING AND RIDING
While in Buenos
Aires the package includes reception at the airport, transfer
to the hotel, accommodation in the hotel you choose from our
selection, breakfast, lunch and gourmet dining and guided tours
in the city including tickets to tango shows or (under agreement)
any cultural event which may be available in the city. While in Lago Verde Wilderness Resort it includes All Inclusive
Package items listed in the other section of this web.
PER
PERSON
PER
NIGHT
U$S
490
7
nights
U$S
2900
Friday
to Friday*
10
nights
U$S
3920
Friday
a Monday*
Rates
are in dolar * Suggested
in-out
All
quoted rates are per person in double baseand
are based on a minimum of two person.
Rates do not include; airport taxes, laundry, park entry,
access fees to private waters (approx U$S 55 per person per
day), fishing tackle, flies, alcohol beverages, tips, cigars
and phone calls.
flyfishargentina
Horario de contacto: lunes a viernes de 9.30 hs. a 16.30 hs.
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About Us
Lago Verde Wilderness Resort is located in the Argentine Patagonia, deeply rooted in the mountains. It was created by Alfredo Zubiri and Fabio Staffolani, two lovers of Patagonian wild lands and fly fishing, developed under a concession by the Argentina National Park Agency. Lago Verde Wilderness Resort was planned in order to share with other lovers of nature this unique and protected place.
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Lago Verde Wilderness Resort
Enjoy the silence. Lago Verde Wilderness Resort is located in the heart of Los Alerces National Park surrounded by virgin forests and pristine rivers and lakes. The bungalows and restaurants make the visitor to fully become part of the surrounding nature offering magnificent views of the forest.
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The paradise for Flyfishing
The pristine, clear waters surrounding Lago Verde Wilderness Resort are the angler’s and nature lover’s paradise. The resort is at the center of the fishing area of Los Alerces National Park. Rivers and streams in the Esquel area can be reached in a two-hour drive. You will find here what is most difficult to get anywhere in the world: solitude, silence, peace.In a place strictly protected, you will spend your fishing days counting on birds and trees as silent companions. Most of the rivers and lakes are for catch and release, fly fishing only; waters hold rainbow trouts, brown trouts, brooks and landlocked salmon. Experienced bilingual guides provide their knowledge and ensure fruitful tours.
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Activities
In this unique and wild land there is no limit for your imagination. Fly fishing, trekking, camping, equestrian adventures, bird watching and gatherings around a fire with friendly people at night are the favorite activities.
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Los Alerces National Park
Encloses an area of 263.000 hectares located in Chubut, a province in the Andean region. It was created in 1937 with the aim to protect the last redoubt where one of the oldest trees on Earth: the alerce or lahuan can still be found.
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Map and Weather
How to get to Lago Verde Wilderness resort, location and maps.
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