El Bolson Trips

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Hiking Rio Azúl, El Bolson | Dec 29 06'

by Sketti a 39 year old female from Los Banos, on vacation in El Bolson

"Hiking the patagonian countryside"

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 »
El Bolson & Hielo Azul trek | Jan 01 07'

by Ivan and Sarah a traveling as a couple from Dublin, on vacation in El Bolson

El Bolson is a few hours south of Bariloche. A small, attractive town, surrounded by forest and jagged mountain peaks. We planned a walk of t... Continue reading »
El Bolson: It´s Like Cosmic Maaaaaan | Feb 04 07'

by Ciccia* a 25 year old female from Peterborough, on vacation in El Bolson

"Which reminds me , I had a chocolate cake earlier which is starting to make me feel at one with nature and the universe"

Everyone knows that EL Bolson is the cross roads for a highway of psychedelic energy and cosmic vibrations. It´s like spiritual maaaan. How they kn... Continue reading »
El Bolson - climbing adventure and homecooked meals! | Mar 04 08'

by Matt&Bex a 23 year old male traveling as a couple, on vacation in El Bolson

Our bus ride from Puerto Montt was not without events. Sat behind Bex was a teenager who obviously had ADD or some other disruptive behaviour... Continue reading »
Veggie feasting in El Bolson | Mar 01 07'

by Specs81 a 28 year old female from Minneapolis, on vacation in El Bolson

I can`t say I did much in El Bolson. I hung out at a really nice hostel (Casa del Viajero Agustin Porro) where I sat around and ate plums from the... Continue reading »
El Bolson | Apr 15 08'

by Catch 22 a male from Edinburgh, on vacation in El Bolson

"What a find. Argentina wouldn't be the same without it."

So word of mouth took me here proving that guide books are pants but your fellow travellers are gold. Whats to say?? More gold leaves, more stunnin... Continue reading »
Bolson, Argentina | Aug 27 08'

by Psychedelic Bucky a 37 year old male from Boulder, on vacation in El Bolson

"A Hippie Town in Argentina?"

I took a day off from Class and headed down to a town called El Bolson, about 120 clicks south of Bariloche. Along Route 40, the drive was beautifu... Continue reading »
Jazz, baby! Yeah! | Nov 30 06'

by Rich a 29 year old male from Leamington, on vacation in El Bolson

A short bus journey and a long walk and I was comfortably installed in possible one of the nicest hostels I've stayed in. Not only... Continue reading »
Raspberries, Red Wine & The Cool, Refreshingly Crisp Waters of Lago Puelo | Apr 02 08'

by timothyshoup a 35 year old male from Venice, on vacation in El Bolson

"Our first stop for the day was Parque Nacional Lago Puelo, a gorgeous national park set around the centerpiece of a picturesque lake. Wavering at first, I eventually decided the crystal-clear waters were too inviting to pass up a chance at a glacial lake relic swim. Not to be outdone (she is just as competitive as I am), Cathy donned her swim gear just as quickly as I did, as we both dove in gregariously (ok, tip-toed in really) to the shocked views of a few incredulous, yet possibly slightly jealous onlookers."

Cathy & I rolled out of our cozy, little cabana a tad late this morning…the place was just too comfortable and it’s easy feel lazy here. As I’v... Continue reading »
The Chamuyero & Cerro Piltriquitron | Apr 01 08'

by timothyshoup a 35 year old male from Venice, on vacation in El Bolson

"The vistas from Piltriquitron rival those of Torres del Paine and Fitz Roy, and are some of the most spectacular views in all of Patagonia. The El Bolson valley is sheltered on 4 sides by picturesque, undulating mountain ranges with national parks such as Nahuel Huapi to the north, Lago Puelo to the south and Los Alerces still further south (all within eyesight from the summit), and 3,554-meter high Monte Tronador off in the distance to the northwest."

After breakfast at El Pueblito and driving around town for what seemed like an eternity…to fill up the car with gas for only $20 (i.e. reminder aga... Continue reading »