QUICK FACTS
SEASON: Year Round
DORADO FISHING: (Sept-Apr)
DOVE HUNTING: Year Round
TRAVEL: Arrive Santa Fe; drive 1.5 hours to the lodge
CAPACITY: 16 hunters/anglers
RECOMMENDED STAY: 5 nights
4 DAY RATE: $3000/angler
INCLUDED: Lodging, meals, open bar, guided fishing, transportation to/from regional airports.
NOT INCLUDED: Flights, license, laundry, gear and services in Buenos Aires
About
Los Laureles Lodge is a world class sporting lodge on the Parana River in Entre Rios, Argentina. For over 20 years, they have provided discriminating anglers easy access to some of the best Golden Dorado fishing and dove hunting in Argentina. Guests enjoy maximum comfort, a high standard of service and a rich resource that provides great sport.
Only 3 hours north of Rosario, the luxurious Los Laureles Lodge sits in the middle of their farm along the Parana River. Los Laureles Lodge Golden Dorado fishing guides are capable of putting any angler into fish whether they prefer fly or lure and these professionals take pride in an effective catch and release policy. Spacious boats transport anglers up the Parana River and into hidden tributaries and lagoons in search of 5-15 pound Golden Dorado. As a bonus, any fisherman at any time can take a break from fishing and enjoy a day or afternoon of hot barrel, high volume dove hunting on the property. Whether you come for the fishing, the shooting, or both, you will find exceptional sport, deluxe accommodations and warm hospitality at Los Laureles Lodge.
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Accommodations
In 1994, Los Laureles Lodge was built specifically for sportsman next to the Parana River and in the middle of their 4000 acre private farm. The 5 star lodge has 7 large double rooms and 3 single rooms all with en-suite bathrooms. The expansive living room centers around a fireplace and the dining room has an adjoining wood fire grill where guests can watch their steaks go from grill to plate. Additional amenities include air conditioning throughout, a Jacuzzi, bar area, WiFi, Satellite TV, a gun room and a swimming pool. Los Laureles maybe the only lodge in Argentina with US style electrical outlets throughout the lodge. The kitchen at Los Laureles prepares gourmet meals from a variety of grilled meats, fresh salads and desserts to a number of exquisite game dishes. Surprisingly, their house wines are all Reserve varietals from the world famous Salentien Winery.
For those who don’t fish or shoot, Los Laureles can arrange for horseback riding, boat excursions, sightseeing, cooking classes or a folklore or tango show after dinner.
Fishing
Los Laureles Lodge offers an iconic Argentina high volume dove and pigeon hunting program that is unsurpassed. Their private dove roost located within their property expands 700 acres and none of their fields are longer than a 20 minute drive away. Conditions are perfect for the birds with a safe roost, an ample supply of water and crops such as soy, sunflowers, corn, sorghum, wheat and alfalfa. The dove population is so prolific that hunters have real opportunities to shoot well over 2000 shells per day.
The lodge has a beautiful gun room stocked with Benelli Montefeltro, Super 90, M1 and brand new M2’s plus Beretta’s semi-automatic A391 and Silver Pigeon shotguns.
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High Volume Dove Hunting
Los Laureles Lodge offers an iconic Argentina high volume dove and pigeon hunting program that is unsurpassed. Their private dove roost located within their property expands 700 acres and none of their fields are longer than a 20 minute drive away. Conditions are perfect for the birds with a safe roost, an ample supply of water and crops such as soy, sunflowers, corn, sorghum, wheat and alfalfa. The dove population is so prolific that hunters have real opportunities to shoot well over 2000 shells per day. The lodge has a beautiful gun room stocked with Benelli Montefeltro, Super 90, M1 and brand new M2’s plus Beretta’s semi-automatic A391 and Silver Pigeon shotguns.
Itinerary
Our Experience is that the standard 4 night package at Los Laureles is too short! We recommend at least 5 nights especially if you wish to enjoy some dove shooting (at not extra cost.)
Los Laureles Lodge
(4 nights, 4 days)
Day 1 Arrive Buenos Aires (EZE). Transfer to the domestic airport (AEP) and fly 1 hour to Santa Fe (SFN.) The Los Laureles Lodge staff will pick you up and transfer you 1.5 hours to the lodge. Check in, snack, fish for Dorado in the afternoon.
Day 2-4 Three full days Golden Dorado fishing with optional dove hunting
Day 5 Fish before lunch. Check out and transfer 1 hour to the Parana Airport (PRA) for your flight to Buenos Aires and home.
Rates: $3000/hunter/angler
$1400/non-sporting guest
Extra night: $575/night
Included: 4 nights lodging and 4 days guided fishing (or shooting), all meals, open bar, wifi and transportation between the Santa Fe or Parana Airports and the lodge.
Not included: Air travel and related costs, hunting and fishing guide fee ($50/day paid directly to the guide), fishing gear ($50/day), hunting licenses ($200), fishing license ($50), shells ($13.50/box), guns ($70/day), single room ($100/night), laundry, massages, gratuities and recommended travel insurance, services in Buenos Aires. FFP and WSA are not responsible for lost activities or extra costs due to delayed or canceled flights.
Popular Add-Ons:
5 days fishing on the Dorado River Cruiser
4-6 days trout fishing in northern Patagonia
Half or full week trout fishing at Jurassic Lake
Travel Info & Map
With our intimate knowledge of Argentina and our specialized travel agent, we take all the guesswork out of travel so you can concentrate on packing.
- After an easy overnight flight, anglers land at the Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport (EZE), transfer 45 minutes to the Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Domestic Airport (AEP) and fly 1 hour north to Santa Fe (SFN) or Parana (PRA. ) Four hours minimum is required between your international and domestic flights in Buenos Aires.
- Guests are picked up at either airport and driven 1-1.5 hours to Los Laureles Lodge.
- Guests are dropped off at either airport for their flight back to Buenos Aires and home.
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