WELCOME TO QUEMQUEMTREU
Estancia Quemquemtreu is one of the largest estancias (ranch) in northern Patagonia encompassing close to 200,000 acres. At over 100 years old, this estancia is the original headquarters of a once million acre ranch. The estancia has over 3000 mother cows and a total of more than 5000 head of Hereford cattle. This place is quite literally living off the land. A nearby river powers a turbine, solar energy is gathered through solar panels and the energy is stored in batteries. This energy powers all the electricity for the lodge. Your hosts, Paula and Martín Zimmermann, make you feel at home the moment you arrive and their incredible service and laid-back attitudes provide for a very casual and satisfying experience. This lodge has a total of nine rooms. Five spacious and very comfortable double rooms located in a wing off the dining room as well as four additional rooms in the hunters lodge, just 150 yards from the main lodge. The hunters lodge is a new addition giving more possibilities for single rooming if desired- without going over the 12 rod capacity per day. The main lodge features a cozy sitting room centered around a rock fireplace. The bar is located in a separate building (there are over 30 buildings at the estancia headquarters) where you will enjoy a wide variety of hors d’oeuvres, wine, or the drink of your choice before heading for dinner.
From Quemquemtreu, PRG North has private access to more than thirty miles of the Collón Cura River, one of the most productive fishing rivers in Argentina. With ideal walk wading access, more sloughs and back channels than you can imagine and the best floats you’ll ever experience, this river is a world-class fishing destination. You will not be disappointed. Lodging at this ranch also gives exclusive access to the Quemquemtreu Creek, an intimate walk wading stream, which fishes best in the months of November, December, early January, and also during the month of May.
LODGE AMENITIES
Wifi Access
Couples Friendly
Family Friendly
Regional Food
Variety
Private
Variety / Private
Bird Watching
QUEMQUEMTREU HIGHLIGHTS
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Authentic Experience
Throughout the hour and a half drive to Quemquemtreu, a sense of remoteness begins to build. One truly begins to feel like they are traveling back in time. Occasional wildlife sightings will keep you on your toes and as you enter the ranch, the feeling of an authenic Patagonia comes over you. Buildings and structures that were first built 100 years ago are still used today. Around every corner a gaucho is working on something, riding his horse, working the cattle, or tending to an asado. The rooms, food, smells, family and sights are as traditional as it gets. Without question, this is our most raved about lodge for the pure authentic experience and amazing fishing.
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Comfort
A stay at Estancia Quemquemtreu is more than just a fishing trip—it’s an immersion into the heart of Patagonia’s ranching heritage. Set on 200,000 acres of untouched wilderness, this working cattle estancia combines history, comfort, and adventure. The main lodge features inviting common spaces, a roaring rock fireplace, and a cozy bar housed in a separate building just steps from the garden. Guests can explore the sprawling property, take in the stunning scenery, and experience the rich gaucho culture that defines this special place. With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, Quemquemtreu offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and genuine hospitality.
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Food
At Estancia Quemquemtreu, every meal is a tribute to traditional Patagonian hospitality. Mornings begin with a hearty breakfast featuring homemade bread, fresh jams, eggs, and bacon—perfect fuel for a day on the water. Lunch is often a riverside picnic, though guests can also return to the lodge for a relaxed midday meal. Evenings are a true highlight, with rustic and flavorful dishes like grass-fed beef, homemade pastas, and farm-fresh vegetables, often served buffet-style. No stay is complete without a traditional asado, prepared over an open flame at the lodge’s signature asado pit. Whether sipping fine Argentine wines in the historic clubhouse or sharing stories by the fire, every meal at Quemquemtreu is an experience to be savored.
“If an authentic Argentine experience is on your bucket list, Quemquemtreu is where it’s at.”
Featured Program
PRG North
Yes, it’s true… the rivers in the San Martin region do have the best hatches in South America which yields some of the best match the hatch dry fly fishing in the world. This is also a program where you get to see an authentic and rustic Argentina by staying at one of many estancias. Gauchos, asados (open bbq), and rustic ranch style homes are all part of this experience! Click below to learn why our PRG North program is so special.
Customize your Trip
Ideal Combo Options
The combo options below are PRG’s recommendations based on popularity. You may choose any of the North lodging options to create your custom trip. Please contact us to learn more about customizing your PRG North experience.
