Why Argentina?

Why Argentina?


As the second largest country in South America, Argentina is a country that has largely been known for its cultural vibrancy—particularly in its flagship metropolitan city, Buenos Aires—along with the unsurpassed beauty of the Andés Mountains and, of course, wine. But it has also gained national attention for being home to spectacular fishing. Hefty and hungry brown and rainbow trout populate the rivers—Collon Cura, Caleufu, Chimehuin (which put Argentina fly-fishing on the international map), Filo Hua Hum, Malleo, Quillen and the Traful. These fish fooled by large terrestrials patterns thrown by eager anglers. In the Salta Region, you will fish for the glorious dorado, a fish that is fast becoming a must-catch species for anglers looking to add to their trout triumphs.

The archipelago, Tierra Del Fuego, or “Land of Fire” as explorer Ferdinand Magellan called it upon seeing the smoke from the Yaghan natives, is part of both Chile and Argentina. The countries are united in that the area provides some of the most exciting fishing for sea-run brown trout in the world. Literally at the southern tip of the South American continent, this is a uniquely special place where sub polar forests, steppe and cool semi desert landscapes meet. The weather may be unpredictable, but the fishing is always on here.

Now, Argentina’s well-established reputation as a bona fide fly-fishing destination is waiting for you. Our partners in the extraordinary part of the world are also waiting for you. Let Castafly Travel help you get there.

The Fishing

For the most part trout fishing in Argentina Patagonia takes place in 5 distinct provinces, Neuquén, Río Negro, Chubut, Santa Cruz, and Tierra del Fuego. This is the finest fly fishing in a fish-filled, beautiful, and pro-American part of the world. It is an experience that every serious angler deserves. Fishing to extremely large rainbow and brown trout, sea run cutthroat and other species coupled with the traditions that make Argentina an experience that every individual should share.

Topography

Argentina is the second largest country in South America, constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires. It is the eighth-largest country in the world by land area and the largest among Spanish-speaking nations though not the most populous. Argentina lies between the Andes mountain range in the west and the Atlantic Ocean in the east. It borders Paraguay and Bolivia to the north, Brazil and Uruguay to the northeast, and Chile to the west and south.

Argentina is about 2,400 mi long from north to south, and 870 mi from east to west . There are four major regions: the fertile central plains of the Pampas, source of Argentina's agricultural wealth; the flat to rolling, oil-rich southern plateau of Patagonia including Tierra del Fuego; the subtropical northern flats of the Gran Chaco, and the rugged Andes mountain range along the western border with Chile. The major rivers are the Paraná (the largest), the Pilcomayo, Paraguay, Bermejo, Colorado, Río Negro, Salado and the Uruguay. The Paraná and the Uruguay join to form the Río de la Plata estuary, before reaching the Atlantic. Regionally important rivers are the Atuel and Mendoza in the homonymous province, the Chubut in Patagonia, the Río Grande in Jujuy and the San Francisco River in Salta. There are several large lakes including Argentino and Viedma in Santa Cruz, Nahuel Huapi between Río Negro and Neuquén, Fagnano in Tierra del Fuego, and Colhué Huapi and Musters in Chubut. Lake Buenos Aires and O'Higgins/San Martín Lake are shared with Chile. Mar Chiquita, Córdoba, is the largest salt water lake in the country.

Climate



The generally temperate climate ranges from subtropical in the north to subpolar in the far south. The north is characterized by very hot, humid summers with mild drier winters, and is subject to periodic droughts. Central Argentina has hot summers with thunderstorms (western Argentina produces some of the world's largest hail), and cool winters. The southern regions have warm summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall, especially in mountainous zones. Higher elevations at all latitudes experience cooler conditions.

History

The modern history of Argentina begins when the European explorers arrived in 1516. Spain established the Viceroyalty of Peru in 1542, encompassing all its holdings in South America, and founded a permanent colony (Buenos Aires) in 1580 as part of the Governorate of the Río de la Plata. Subsequent history was highlighted with a series of conflicts between Argentina and most often its neighbor to the west, Chile. These disagreements were primarily over land acquisitions such as Patagonia and Antarctica and continued for hundreds of years. Modern history of Argentina is well known as the story of Juan and Eva Peron who came to power in 1947 and united the different economic classes for the first time. Their history is stuff that movies are made of and has made the silver screen a number of times.