The huge ranch is owned by the Larminat family, and administered by the talented Argentine outfitter, Danny Lajous. It is known by local anglers as "el corazon del rio" (the heart of the river). Despedida is bordered on the downstream side by Estancia Jose Menendez, upstream by Kau Tapen Lodge, and is opposite the Estancia Maria Behety on the Rio Grande. Despedida and the Estancia Maria Behety share their common pools on the Rio Grande, alternating use daily. Estancia Despedida and Kau Tapen Lodge alternate use of the Rio Menendez, a small seatrout fishery which forms the border between the two ranches in the same fashion.

The Deluxe Estancia Despedida Lodge
Angling guests at Estancia Despedida will enjoy the superb and spacious new Despedida Lodge situated in a draw near the banks of the Rio Grande. There are three deluxe bedroom suites (each with a private bath) that accommodate a maximum of six (6) anglers. The most distant pools on the ranch are only minutes from the new lodge, making the dawn-to-dark sea trout fishing extremely comfortable. Guests will return for a fine lunch each day and a truly traditional mid-day siesta, before returning to the usually spectacular evening fishing on the Rio Grande and Rio Menendez.