Estancia Tecka, Argentina
March 13 - 24, 2025
HOSTED BY: BARRY BECK
FROM YOUR HOST
It is rumored that in 1900 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid holed up in Argentina near Estancia Tecka. If you venture there today you will find that much of what their wandering eyes saw is still relatively undisturbed. In the outermost remote reaches of Patagonia one can experience just how far away from civilization they are by merely gazing at the night sky. Unfettered by manmade lights and magnified by the clear cool air of the Andes, the constellations seem an arm’s length away and the next person a million miles away. This is the blessing of Patagonia.
In today’s trout fishing world, it is unheard of to have just 18 guests at two lodges on a ranch with more than 80 miles of private water, 45 miles of the Rio Corcovado and 35 miles of Tecka spring creek. Anglers fish the Rio Corcovado, the lifeblood of the award-winning working sheep ranch, from skiffs on more than 15 sections of river, all on the ranch. The river is an angler’s paradise with ample hatches and the buzz of thousands of grasshoppers in the riverside grass. It’s not technical fishing – the trout are cooperative, hearty and looking for their next meal. Not sold yet? Wait until you sample the lovely Tecka Spring Creek. Carefully work your way along the banks catching chunky rainbows and browns just waiting for a beetle or grasshopper to land on the willow lined freestone-like glides and wandering meadow braids.
ABOUT Your Host
Longtime Frontiers trip host and photographer, Barry Beck, travels far and wide to follow his love for fly fishing, nature photography and adventure travel. Based in Pennsylvania, Barry is a professional photographer, writer, fly-fishing travel and African photo safaris host while also operating his own stock photography business. Barry is well-known in the fly-fishing, photography, and travel industries, and possesses a stellar reputation for his skill, knowledge, and expertise born from a lifetime of related experiences.
Barry’s wife and soulmate Cathy passed away recently, however Barry is continuing to share his and Cathy's love for fly-fishing, photography, travel, nature and the outdoors.
Our departure to Tecka will be a seven night/six day stay on the estancia at the Caridad Lodge, located near the Rio Corcovado and the productive private lakes that hold some real monster trout. Estancia Tecka offers exceptional trout fishing under an amazing big sky, long fishing days, leisurely lunches, and of course, superb Malbec.
And if one week in Argentina is not enough, our Tecka dates dovetail nicely with our departure to San Huberto and Pilolil and it’s easy to add on one or both lodges for a longer stay in Patagonia.
Sincerely,
What to expect
Estancia Tecka: is a rare find; it’s one of the few places in the world where an angler can fish all day and never see another soul. This 435,000-acre ranch has such a vast holding of private water it would take years to fish it all. From 2 lodges, fishermen access the Rio Corcovado, Rio Tecka, and a handful of spring creeks. All offer a perfect blend of walk-n-wade and drifting opportunities. Tecka’s reputation for excellent attention to detail, food and fishing has earned the Estancia a loyal clientele.
Fishing with floating lines and dry flies is the standard at Tecka. Anglers will encounter two major and unique rivers during their stay – and many tributaries and creeks - drifting the larger Corcovado River and walkingand- wade stalking the ranches namesake , the Tecka River.
Tecka offers two distinctive accommodations, the Headquarters Lodge a few steps away from the Tecka River and the more remote Caridad Lodge which is central to the broad Corcovado River.
Combining miles of diverse private trout-filled water encompassed privately in a 435,000 acre working Argentine Estancia in the majestically secluded Esquel region of Patagonia. Argentine wines and asados.
ITINERARY
MAR 13, Depart USA
Depart USA via overnight flight service to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
MAR 14, Arrive in buenos aires
Arrive Buenos Aires, Ezeiza International Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met by a Frontiersarranged guide, who will provide your transfer to a pre-determined hotel in the lovely city of Buenos Aires.
Hotel accommodations can be arranged on your behalf for one night. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Be sure to take advantage of the incredible dining experiences found in Buenos Aires by visiting one of the many excellent restaurants in town.
MAR 15, journey to Estancia Tecka
At a prearranged time, you will be met in the hotel lobby by a Frontiers-arranged guide, who will provide your transfer from your hotel to the J.Newbery Domestic Airport for your flight to Esquel. Depart Buenos Aires via commercial flight service to Esquel.
Arrive Esquel. Upon arrival, a lodge representative will meet you and provide a transfer to Estancia Tecka, approximately a 2 hour drive.
*Due to the nature of air travel within Argentina, every effort will be made to fish upon the day of arrival.
MAR 16-21, six full days of fishing
Six full days fishing the program of Estancia Tecka that offers fly fisherman the exclusive access to over 45 miles of the Corcovado River and the Tecka spring creek. With this much water available, you will never have to repeat a beat during your stay. Lunch is served picnic style on the river, or if you are fishing on the Corcovado, you may rest at Jeeps Place—a cabin that overlooks the river. You will return to the river to fish the afternoon and evening hatch. Return to the lodge at dusk for dinner and overnight accommodations.
MAR 22, return to buenos aires
After breakfast and packing, your guide will provide your transfer to the Esquel Airport; assistance with luggage and with check-in.
Depart Esquel via commercial flight service to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Arrive Buenos Aires, J. Newbery Domestic Airport
Upon arrival, you will be met by a Frontiersarranged guide, who will provide your transfer to a pre-determined hotel in the lovely city of Buenos Aires. Hotel accommodations can be arranged on your behalf for one night.
MAR 23, Depart argentina
At a prearranged time, you will be met in the hotel lobby by a Frontiers-arranged guide, who will provide your transfer from your hotel to the Ezieza International Airport for your flight to the United States.
Depart Argentina via overnight flight to the United States.
MAR 24, arrive in usa
Arrive USA. Clear immigrations, collect luggage and clear customs.
Fishing Package
RATES : Estancia Tecka Fishing Package $8,600.00 per person (Shared Room/Shared Guide)
INCLUSIONS : Accommodations, all meals; beverages; transportation throughout the ranch, transfer to / from Esquel, laundry service, fishing licenses; and guided fishing (two anglers per guide).
EXCLUSIONS : Airfare, hotel accommodations, special transfers, fishing gear, guide and staff gratuities, phone calls.
Buenos Aires Transfers & Hotels: To be determined and added to final invoice.
DEPOSIT REFUND POLICY : A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the land cost is due at time of reservation. Balance payable at time of final land package invoicing. Final / full payment is also non-refundable unless client replacement is provided.
Our team of expert agents coordinate every last detail of your trip. Our full-service Airline Department can coordinate all of your travel logistics to/from Estancia Tecka. For this hosted departure, please contact:
Ben Hoffman, Senior Program Manager 1-724-935-1577, bhoffman@frontierstravel.com
