Ranquilco
is a vast expanse of land in the Argentine Patagonia, stretching
across leagues of high steppe land, river valleys, meadows, and
jagged cliffs into the very heart of the Andes, and finally terminating
at the border with Chile.
It is a gigantic land, filled with little miracles of nature:
condors, guanaco, eagle, lakes, hot springs, lion of the mountain,
hares, quails, and light-driven rainbows disguised as huge trout
which swim and swarm in the many, many miles of crystal clear
rivers and streams which underline the valley scapes with the
vibrancy of life. Fly fishing at Ranquilco is truly a world-class
experience -impossible to duplicate in other rivers.
Very few ever get to the heart of these lands, and when they do,
it is usually on horseback, as it lies beyond all roads. There
is a track into the place and even an airstrip, but most come
on horseback as befits a graceful arrival into the deep peace
which resounds at Ranquilco. There are no phones, no televisions,
and even the electricity which is generated by falling water,
sometimes releases the participants to the gentler, kinder glow
of candle and fire light. Along with the miles of private water,
and the leagues of unfenced and wild riding, Ranquilco has a swimming
pool, squash court, volleyball court, mini gym, running track,
polo field and a river side log sauna.
Ranquilco is a place out of time, where near forgotten dreams
of yesteryear are re-kindled and then see light. You come to Ranquilco
for the world best fly fishing, the unlimited and unfenced riding,
the chance to re-create yourself, but you return for the magic.
And
now Ranquilco offers CATHARSIS
- a 5 month course for people who want to immerse themselves in
Deep Nature to upgrade their relationship with the Earth, and
with themselves to better Enjoy the Creation - Survival in Style.
