La Villa de Estancia Maria Behety

La Villa de Estancia Maria Behety was once regarded as one of the most beautiful ranch mansions in South America. After painstaking restoration by local craftsmen and the addition of every modern convenience, the Menendez family home continues to welcome angling guests and is still one of the prettiest places in South America.

Guests share more than 100 pools with Estancia Maria Behety Lodge and enjoy old world charm in the beautifully restored, historic mansion. A maximum of six anglers will fish the premier pools of the lower Rio Grande from La Villa Maria Behety. These pools fill with silver, sea-lice covered sea trout with each high tide and are absolutely perfect for anglers who enjoy fishing double handed rods. The best of the fishing is usually in the morning, late afternoon and evening until dusk. There are three guides on the river, all of whom are superb and have an excellent grasp of English. Anglers at La Villa Maria Behety rotate through the premier pools of the lower beats of the river, which have historically been the most prolific. These are all found within the border of the estancia just a stone’s throw away from the lodge.

The rooms at La Villa are private, single occupancy rooms. Each is elegantly decorated featuring a spacious private bathroom with a glass walk in shower, Jacuzzi tub and large vanity and sink area. Other amenities at La Villa include radiant floor heat, 24 hour internet service, wader/ equipment room, designated fly tying areas and gift and tackle shop.