San Huberto & La Portenita Cast & Blast

Thank you for your interest in traveling with Trek Safaris on our Cast & Blast combo trip  in Cordoba, Argentina to La Portenita Lodge and San Huberto Lodge in Patagonia. This itinerary offers you two full and two half days of shooting and 3 full and 2 half days of fishing.

La Porteñita is situated on top of a hill with magnificent views and is nestled in a beautiful country setting within the confines of a working Argentine Estancia, making for a unique Hunting experience. The Lodge has been in operation since 1996 , but was just remodeled to meet our high standards of customer service. La Porteñita has six large bedroom in the main house and a separate villa with three additional double bedrooms with private bath. The ride to the shooting fields range from 15 to 50 minutes. The Lodge features a swimming pool and a charming private Jesuit style Chapel. Gourmet meals, fine Argentine beef and a sophisticated setting await those who come for the shooting, yet enjoy 5 star lodging.

A typical shooting day at La Portenita starts after a sumptuous breakfast, with departure to the fields by 8 AM. The shooting fields at each Lodge are carefully rotated and rested to assure maximum bird numbers. The driving distance to the fields ranges between 15 and 50 minutes in our luxury 15 passenger vans with air conditioning, refreshments and two-way radios. Each client shoots with their own experienced professional bird boy, who will act as a loader, retrieve downed birds and keep cool drinks ready. Shooting continues until noon, when the group gathers in a shady grove of trees for a traditional Argentine asado (barbecue) complemented with salads, gourmet desserts and fantastic wines. After lunch and an optional siesta, the shoot continues until approximately 6 PM. Upon returning to the lodge, relax with drinks and hearty hors d’oeuvres while preparing for dinner.

In the late 19th century the European family Olsen settled in the northern Patagonia Region near Junin de los Andes and laid their claim to 40,000 acres in the foothills of the Andes. There were no bridges or roads, only an abominable spirit to survive and the recipient of some incredible fortune. While farming and cattle kept the Olsen’s from starving, it was the introduction of trout, Red Deer, hares and boar that eventually made life much easier and laid the groundwork to become Hosteria San Huberto, one of the premier trout lodges in Argentina.

In the foothills of the Andes Mountains and in full view of the Lanin Volcano, it is doubtful you will encounter a more beautiful and serene setting than fishing the streams and rivers near San Huberto Lodge. Just the chance to fish the famous Malleo River that tumbles down the property is reason enough to visit, let alone the Chimehiun, Alumine, Collon Cura and others. We invite you to come and see San Huberto, a timeless place that has changed little in over 100 years.