The Main Lodge
Where Patagonian wilderness meets world-class comfort.
A place to rest, reconnect, and savor every angle of an extraordinary stay.
A RARE NATURAL PHENOMENON
Your home at the edge of the world
At Rio Manso Lodge we believe that true luxury lies in the harmony between comfort and the raw beauty of Patagonia. Every detail of our lodges is designed to help you unwind and immerse yourself in one of the world’s last great wildernesses. From the moment you arrive, our team is dedicated to making your stay as memorable as the fishing itself—whether guests here for the fishing, the landscapes, or simply to disconnect and recharge.
Rio Manso Lodge
9
Rooms & Suites
16
Capacity
1
Restaurant & Bar
ACCOMMODATIONS
Designed for comfort,
inspired by nature
The lodge blends rustic Patagonian character with the warmth and sophistication of a private estate.
Rooms & Views
Each room offers sweeping views of the river and mountains. Warm tones, local materials, and quiet luxury in every detail.
Common Areas
Gather by the stone fireplace, browse the curated library, or enjoy a glass of Malbec as the Patagonian sky turns golden.
Wellness & Rest
A sauna, rooms with hot tub and mountain views, spa-all relaxation spaces, and the kind of stillness that only comes from true remoteness.
CUISINE
Gourmet Cuisine
Our kitchen celebrates the best of Patagonian ingredients and international technique. Every meal is an experience, from hearty breakfasts before a day on the water to memorable dinners under the stars.
Main Dining Room
Elegant, relaxed dinners with ever-changing menus built around local produce, river-caught trout, and Argentine classics.
Outdoor BBQ & Picnic Lunches
Traditional asados and packed lunches for fishing outings. Your team prepares everything you need for a perfect day outside.
Private Dinners
Celebrate a special occasion with a private setting—by the fire, on the patio, or in a corner of the lodge reserved just for you.
THE LODGE
Luxury Accommodations
Choose the space that fits your group and your style. All of our accommodations share the same commitment to comfort, views, and connectivity to the landscape.
Our Main Lodge – Rio Manso Lodge
The core of the Rio Manso experience. Rooms and suites with lake and mountain views.
GALLERY
A glimpse of
what awaits
What to expect
Watercraft
NRS self-bailing rafts comfortably fitted for two anglers, plus Carolina skiffs on the lakes — wide, stable, with Honda outboards to reach the remotest spots.
Rods & Reels
5 to 7 weights are your best all-round choice. A 4 wt is perfect for smaller waters. Reels should have smooth drags and adequate backing.
Flies
Big dry flies early season, heavy streamers when spring is late. Olive, black, brown — and white near Lago Fonck for the puyen baitfish.
Leaders & Tippet
Dry fly leaders 7½ to 9 ft, 2x–4x. Bring tippet from 0x to 5x. Fluorocarbon strongly recommended for streamers and nymphs.
Watercraft & Access
Our NRS self-bailing rafts are comfortably appointed with frames and seats, with plenty of room for two anglers. On two of the lakes we keep Carolina skiffs — great fishing platforms with wide, stable foredecks for standing and casting, equipped with Honda outboards to quickly access the remotest parts.
Once in position, guides will row you along the shoreline and you'll fish old-growth forest structure, often sight casting to fish. Almost all fishing locations are a 5 to 20 minute drive from the lodge. We fish a mix of drifting and wading — but early in the year (November and December) water levels usually prevent much wading.
We have found fishing from rafts and boats to be by far the most productive, but we are considerate of our guests' wishes. Make your preference clear to your guide in the morning and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Tackle — Rods & Reels
We recommend 5 to 7 weights as your best all-round choices. The river is large in places and you may be throwing heavy streamers and nymphs. On the lakes, large dry flies are best handled with 6 wts and specialized floating lines.
Bring both a floating and a 24–30-foot sink tip line in the 250-grain class. Lines like the Orvis Depth Charge 250, Rio Intouch 24ft Sink 250 or Cortland 555 Quick Descent 250 will address most needs.
Pro tip: If you have never used sinking lines, go outside and practice casting before you arrive — they are handled quite differently from a floating line. Orvis's BankShot floating lines are outstanding for casting large dries and are strongly recommended.
Flies
Early in the year (December through January), if conditions cooperate, you'll spend most of your time fishing big dry flies on heavy 2–3x leaders. If spring is late or cold, most of your fishing will be with streamers.
We fish medium-sized (size 4–10) heavy, ugly stuff like conehead and beadhead wooly buggers. In Lago Fonck, white works well because of the small baitfish (puyen) the trout love.
Your dry fly fishing will be mostly limited to evenings near the lodge. Bring your streamer and nymph boxes and any favourite patterns you have.
Leaders & Tippet
Dry fly leaders should be 7½ to 9 feet, in 2x to 4x, with 2x–3x the most common. Bring tippet from 0x to 5x and you'll be prepared for nearly all fishing situations. Many anglers prefer fluorocarbon for the tippet.
For streamers and nymphs, we recommend fluorocarbon leaders for their abrasion resistance and low underwater visibility. Be especially careful with knots and inspect your tackle after each fish.
There are very large trout in these waters. You do not want to lose the fish of a lifetime to a bad knot or a nick in your leader. When in doubt, have the guide tie on your flies or add tippet to your leader.
Combine our three
signature programs
In all of our operations you will be provided with exceptional Rio Manso service. Our commitment to human values and the high-quality experience ensures that every visit is memorable and fulfilling.