A long way from home
In and around San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina
see all photos »
After a seemless 24 hours in the air (with 4 stops on the way) I reached Bariloche Argentina. On the way, I met a fellow traveler who was going to Mendoza to climb a 22,000ft mountain, the tallest in South America! Well, maybe on a future trip.... The Bariloche airport was small but equiped with an ATM and a taxi stand, what more could you want? My sleep deprived brain was grateful.
Bariloche is a small touristy place ¨en frente¨ the backdrop of Lago Hupai and the beautiful Andes mountains. The beauty is sometimes overwhelming. I look forward to many adventures in the mountains here. The downtown is small but inviting with numerous cafes, bars (including ¿irish pubs), and numerous chocolate shops. I wouldn´t reccomend the chocolates....I think it´s probably just a money making strategy to hook the tourists...in fact, the main shop is called ¨turista chocolates¨, hard to believe.
see all photos »
My first trip out of town was with classmates to Hotel Llau Llau, a really beautiful ride from in front of the downtown gasstation on the #20 bus for about 26 minutes. There you can hike on many trails, the one we took ended up on a small beach with a view of Lago Moreno and the island of the rabbit. It was beautiful and alive with lots of spring flowers. Don´t forget, it´s spring in Bariloche.
Send me some well wishes that my infancy Spanish doesn´t last too long, learning the language is arduous.
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Sketti
-
1
Cabalgara fortin Chacabuco
Today we took an excursion to a Ranch east of Bariloche through a company that provides transportation which can be accessed I would assume through... Continue reading »
-
2
Refugio Frey
To get to the Refugio frey take the Centro Catedral bus which arrives at 2 locations on F.P. Moreno street: the first across from the hos... Continue reading » -
3
Boat Tour of Victoria Island
Today my classmates and I arranged to take a boat to Victoria Island on Lake Hupai. The weather was on and off rainy and then sunny to... Continue reading »
-
4
-
5
Hiking Rio Azúl, El Bolson
Some school friends and I decided to take a trip from San Carlos De Bariloche to hike the mountains that surround El Bolson due to a 3 day w... Continue reading »
-
6
Artist´s Marketplace
El Bolson is a town approximately 130km from San Carlos De Bariloche and by bus it is readily accessible. The Bus Company (Via... Continue reading »
Would you like to comment or ask a question?