🌊 Why don’t we serve salmon or trout in our restaurant?

En Yelcho en la Patagonia tenemos un profundo compromiso con la historia local y el cuidado de nuestro entorno natural. Por eso, queremos contarte por qué en nuestro restaurante no encontrarás salmón ni trucha del Lago Yelcho en la carta:

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🌊 Why don’t we serve salmon or trout in our restaurant?
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  • The case of salmon:
    • In 2018, the communities of Chaitén and Puerto Cárdenas came together in a historic effort to have the salmon farming cages removed from the lake. Thanks to this collective action, today we can enjoy a cleaner and freer Yelcho.
      For this reason, we do not serve farmed salmon in our restaurant. However, salmon caught by our guests during the sport fishing season can be prepared by our kitchen team, turning it into a truly unique and personal experience.
  • The case of trout:
    • The trout of Lake Yelcho are the true icons of the sport fishing that attracts visitors from all over the world. It is important to highlight that on our lake only catch-and-release fishing is allowed, which means that trout caught by our guests cannot be taken out of the water. Out of respect for this tradition and the ecosystem, trout therefore do not feature on our menu.
  • Our gastronomic proposal:
    • At our restaurant we celebrate the flavours of Patagonia with fresh products from the Ayacara Peninsula and the local area. Some of our specialties include:
    • Hake (Merluza)
    • Conger Eel (Congrio)
    • Pomfret (Reineta)
    • Moreover, we always work with fresh, seasonal products. This is precisely why we offer a different menu every day, designed around what nature and our local producers provide. This ensures freshness, authenticity, and variety in every dish.

👉 In summary, our restaurant prioritises conservation, respect for catch-and-release fishing, and the heritage of the local communities, while offering an authentic, fresh, and ever-changing cuisine that reflects the living spirit of Patagonia.

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