Travel Tips and Recommendations
Flights. (These are not included in the package price).
Please feel free to consult us on tailoring the right flights for you , both international and internal. We have a wide knowledge of the options available, having travelled most of the routes between Europe and Argentina.
Travel Insurance
Though there are few things to worry about health- wise when travelling to Argentina, we do recommend travel insurance just in case the unforeseen should occur particularly with any health issues that you may personally possess. No inoculations are necessary or required to enter the country.
Visas
No visa is required to enter Argentina.
Rod, Reels and lines
The most popular and widely used rods at Rincon are a light double-hander around 8wt and a 6 or 7wt single hander covers most situations. Any good quality reel capable of carrying the associated line and 150 yards of backing should suffice. Intermediate lines for both outfits would be cover your tackle needs for most conditions, but a good idea to pack some spare lines/tips to cover different high/low water conditions. Do not worry if you have not got the full spectrum of lines, as we have a good stock at the lodge for guests to use.
Leader material and Flies
Any good quality leader material that you are confident with, and a selection between 10 and 20 lbs breaking strain, depending on water level and/or conditions on the river.
Flies would include Girdle Bug, Yug Bug, Bitch Creek, Bead Head Nymph’s, Wooly Bugger, Zonkers, Leech patterns, Sunray Shadow etc.
Waders and Clothing
Personal preference, but we recommend good quality Gore-Tex chest waders. Most wading at Rincon is fairly “user-friendly”, so boots of your choice (either felt or rubber sole). Jacket, again good quality, Gore-Tex if you have one.
Regarding clothing, we favour a layering system. In this part of the world, the weather can be changeable so the ability to add or take off layers is advisable. Also one of the super-light-weight quilted Down jackets now available, can be really useful on cool days later in the season.
Remember Patagonia can be a windy place on occasion so a buff and cap/hat are a good idea.
Sun-cream, for hot sunny days, though we always carry a good supply for general use.
Sunglasses, - Polarised lens . Also, for safety, always advisable to carry a pair of yellow or clear lens glasses for low light conditions.
Electricity
This is supplied by generator at the lodge at 220v. You will obviously need a standard 2 flat-pin (angled) plug convertor for European appliances.
Medication
Most travellers do not experience stomach problems in Argentina and there are no nasties to speak of, (no mosquito's either !) so nothing in particular for medication requirements, though for peace of mind the usual’s, like Ibuprofen, Paracetamol, Diacalm, etc., could be included in your packing just in case.
Currency
The official currency is the Argentine pesos, though the US Dollar is widely accepted (highly prized actually !). You will get a much better exchange rate changing you money (particularly US Dollars) into Pesos on arrival in Argentina . There are plenty of places to exchange money and we can advise on this, so please ask.
The above is merely a rough guide of the basic recommendations. If you have any further questions or queries, then please do not hesitate contact us for more information - details on Contact Page).
Please feel free to consult us on tailoring the right flights for you , both international and internal. We have a wide knowledge of the options available, having travelled most of the routes between Europe and Argentina.
Travel Insurance
Though there are few things to worry about health- wise when travelling to Argentina, we do recommend travel insurance just in case the unforeseen should occur particularly with any health issues that you may personally possess. No inoculations are necessary or required to enter the country.
Visas
No visa is required to enter Argentina.
Rod, Reels and lines
The most popular and widely used rods at Rincon are a light double-hander around 8wt and a 6 or 7wt single hander covers most situations. Any good quality reel capable of carrying the associated line and 150 yards of backing should suffice. Intermediate lines for both outfits would be cover your tackle needs for most conditions, but a good idea to pack some spare lines/tips to cover different high/low water conditions. Do not worry if you have not got the full spectrum of lines, as we have a good stock at the lodge for guests to use.
Leader material and Flies
Any good quality leader material that you are confident with, and a selection between 10 and 20 lbs breaking strain, depending on water level and/or conditions on the river.
Flies would include Girdle Bug, Yug Bug, Bitch Creek, Bead Head Nymph’s, Wooly Bugger, Zonkers, Leech patterns, Sunray Shadow etc.
Waders and Clothing
Personal preference, but we recommend good quality Gore-Tex chest waders. Most wading at Rincon is fairly “user-friendly”, so boots of your choice (either felt or rubber sole). Jacket, again good quality, Gore-Tex if you have one.
Regarding clothing, we favour a layering system. In this part of the world, the weather can be changeable so the ability to add or take off layers is advisable. Also one of the super-light-weight quilted Down jackets now available, can be really useful on cool days later in the season.
Remember Patagonia can be a windy place on occasion so a buff and cap/hat are a good idea.
Sun-cream, for hot sunny days, though we always carry a good supply for general use.
Sunglasses, - Polarised lens . Also, for safety, always advisable to carry a pair of yellow or clear lens glasses for low light conditions.
Electricity
This is supplied by generator at the lodge at 220v. You will obviously need a standard 2 flat-pin (angled) plug convertor for European appliances.
Medication
Most travellers do not experience stomach problems in Argentina and there are no nasties to speak of, (no mosquito's either !) so nothing in particular for medication requirements, though for peace of mind the usual’s, like Ibuprofen, Paracetamol, Diacalm, etc., could be included in your packing just in case.
Currency
The official currency is the Argentine pesos, though the US Dollar is widely accepted (highly prized actually !). You will get a much better exchange rate changing you money (particularly US Dollars) into Pesos on arrival in Argentina . There are plenty of places to exchange money and we can advise on this, so please ask.
The above is merely a rough guide of the basic recommendations. If you have any further questions or queries, then please do not hesitate contact us for more information - details on Contact Page).
