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Venezuela - Uraima Falls Lodge

Paragua River - World Record Payara Fishing

Lodge set world record Payara of 39-pounds+

The Paragua River is home to the largest payara in the world. Described as a salmon with a bad attitude, payara often exceed 30-pounds, strike with enormous power and strip line off very fast. This is the only lodge in South America exclusively geared to payara. You can also catch the fierce aymara, another prehistoric lure crunching fighter that grows up to 40-pounds. The lodge adheres to a strict catch and release policy. The current all-tackle world record payara is 39-lbs. and 4-oz, and was set by one of the lodge guests. The lodge also has several line class records registered with I.G.F.A. Uraima Falls Lodge is open for prime fishing mid-January through mid-May.

You'll fish from 35’ sturdy dugout canoes which are ideal for fishing close to rapids and in fast moving water. Two native guides and two anglers per canoe  One guise is the driver who guides the canoe; the other is the payara guide who aides you in landing fish. The canoes have swivel seats, rod holders and all the leg room you need. The furthest fishing area is only ten minutes from the lodge.

Uraima Falls Lodge

The Lodge is located on an island. The rustic designed lodge has three, private, thatched roofed cabins. (The locals call them churuatas.) Each cabin has two rooms with two beds in each. Each cabin shares a bathroom - no hot water. In the main churuata, they serve three meals daily. The open design makes guests feel like they are being hosted in a private and exclusive club in the middle of the rainforest. They also have two large open design churuatas where you can enjoy a siesta. There is 24-hour water. Electricity is available after 6 p.m. at the lodge. Enjoy the view of the Paragua River or go for a walk on its sandy beaches.

Includes:  Airport reception and transfer to Marriot Hotel (first and last night’s hotel) in La Guaira City, roundtrip charter airfare La Guaira City to Puerto Ordaz, ground transfers from Puerto Ordaz, three hour boat transfer to lodge, lodging at Uraima Falls Lodge, guided fishing, meals and local drinks (rum, wine, whiskey, beer) at lodge.

• 2012 Rates:
• 10-nights and 7-days guided fishing  $4,851.00