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Juan Kuriger has sailed the Patagonian rivers and seas for many years. He owned a King crab fishing boat in the Beagle Channel, and was a founding member of the Nautical Club of Ushuaia. Juan has taken part in the regattas organized by the city of El Calafate that follow the Santa Cruz river from the sea to the city of El Calafate on Lake Argentina. As a result of his voyages, he made a film, ‘Canales Fueguinos ‘ and he was cameraman and editor of a documentary about Antarctica ‘Antartida: land of excitement and hope”. Juan is the owner and manager, together with his family, of the Monte León Lodge.
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF DARWIN THROUGH PATAGONIA
The Monte León Lodge, inside Argentina’s Monte León Leon National Park, can arrange boat trips up the Santa Cruz River following the route of Charles Darwin’s expedition in 1834. It takes three days and two nights to reach the source of the river at Lake Argentina.
While the Beagle was undergoing repairs, Darwin and Captain Fitzroy travelled up the river to find its source, and we can still see some of the same sights; herds of wild guanaco drinking on the riverbanks, families of Sheldgeese feeding along the shore, Rheas darting across the rapids, Silvery Grebes building their floating nests, and Black Neck Swans paddling serenely. With constantly shifting weather, the immense sky and endless vistas are seen in a rich palette of changing colour and light. Deep into in this vast wilderness, we will feel part of the Patagonian steppe, where the time stands still to reveal the mysteries of the past.
The journey reminds us of the fragile balance between man and nature, and the importance of caring for the environment. Travelling through these vast landscapes stimulates our curiosity about the history of the original inhabitants and leads us to wonder what drove the first Europeans to explore this remote terrain.
Each day our 140 horsepower launch takes us upstream for eight to ten
hours, stopping to enjoy a well deserved lunch surrounded by scenery unchanged since prehistoric times. We disembark before sunset to a the comfortable camp that has been set up by in advance, and settle in to await the magic of a night deep in the heart of Patagonia. There is time to explore the surroundings on foot while supper is laid out. Our meals are prepared using organic ingredients, and the vegetables from our own gardens at the Monte León Lodge.
Our all terrain vehicle follows along a land route and is in radio contact with the boat to provide safety and logistical support.
The voyage to Lake Argentina is an unforgettable experience. We provide everything needed to allow you to enjoy a unique journey into the past through a landscape that is lost in time.
MONTE LEÓN LODGE
Monte León Lodge was built in England and transported by ship to Patagonia in early part of the 20th Century to provide a residence for the owners of the estancia. It has spacious light filled rooms and a comfortable drawing room with a fully stocked library of books on the region, as well as a small museum.
The house has been carefully restored to its original appearance. There are four bedrooms, one with a double bed and three twin rooms, and two bathrooms. The sheets are pure cotton, with comforters of feather and woolen mattresses.
FISHING FOR STEELHEAD TROUT
To organize fishing for steelhead trout:
www.atlanticsteelhead.com.ar
Juan Kuriger has sailed the Patagonian rivers and seas for many years. He owned a King crab fishing boat in the Beagle Channel, and was a founding member of the Nautical Club of Ushuaia. Juan has taken part in the regattas organized by the city of El Calafate that follow the Santa Cruz river from the sea to the city of El Calafate on Lake Argentina. As a result of his voyages, he made a film, ‘Canales Fueguinos ‘ and he was cameraman and editor of a documentary about Antarctica ‘Antartida: land of excitement and hope”. Juan is the owner and manager, together with his family, of the Monte León Lodge.
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF DARWIN THROUGH PATAGONIAThe Monte León Lodge, inside Argentina’s Monte León Leon National Park, can arrange boat trips up the Santa Cruz River following the route of Charles Darwin’s expedition in 1834. It takes three days and two nights to reach the source of the river at Lake Argentina.
While the Beagle was undergoing repairs, Darwin and Captain Fitzroy travelled up the river to find its source, and we can still see some of the same sights; herds of wild guanaco drinking on the riverbanks, families of Sheldgeese feeding along the shore, Rheas darting across the rapids, Silvery Grebes building their floating nests, and Black Neck Swans paddling serenely. With constantly shifting weather, the immense sky and endless vistas are seen in a rich palette of changing colour and light. Deep into in this vast wilderness, we will feel part of the Patagonian steppe, where the time stands still to reveal the mysteries of the past.
The journey reminds us of the fragile balance between man and nature, and the importance of caring for the environment. Travelling through these vast landscapes stimulates our curiosity about the history of the original inhabitants and leads us to wonder what drove the first Europeans to explore this remote terrain.
Each day our 140 horsepower launch takes us upstream for eight to ten
hours, stopping to enjoy a well deserved lunch surrounded by scenery unchanged since prehistoric times. We disembark before sunset to a the comfortable camp that has been set up by in advance, and settle in to await the magic of a night deep in the heart of Patagonia. There is time to explore the surroundings on foot while supper is laid out. Our meals are prepared using organic ingredients, and the vegetables from our own gardens at the Monte León Lodge.Our all terrain vehicle follows along a land route and is in radio contact with the boat to provide safety and logistical support.
The voyage to Lake Argentina is an unforgettable experience. We provide everything needed to allow you to enjoy a unique journey into the past through a landscape that is lost in time.
MONTE LEÓN LODGE
Monte León Lodge was built in England and transported by ship to Patagonia in early part of the 20th Century to provide a residence for the owners of the estancia. It has spacious light filled rooms and a comfortable drawing room with a fully stocked library of books on the region, as well as a small museum.
The house has been carefully restored to its original appearance. There are four bedrooms, one with a double bed and three twin rooms, and two bathrooms. The sheets are pure cotton, with comforters of feather and woolen mattresses.
FISHING FOR STEELHEAD TROUT
To organize fishing for steelhead trout:
www.atlanticsteelhead.com.ar
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