Beautiful Bariloche
Patagonia, known for its gorgeous mountains and glacial lakes, has been a highlight on the trip so far. We started our Patagonian adventure in San Carlos de Bariloche, a cute village right on the shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi.
Bariloche’s main cathedral.
Strolling down the streets, the town has such a European look and feel, you can’t help but question where you are. Jenny kept asking me, ‘we’re in Argentina?!’. Bariloche is known for its artisan chocolate and has cute buildings made of large wooden beams, reminiscent of a little Swiss mountain town. Huge, furry St. Bernard dogs lounge around the central plaza as tourists eagerly snap pictures.
Bariloche’s Main Plaza.
One of the best ways to see the area is take the Campanario gondola up to the top.
It was weird being in a gondola in the summer. No snow here!
From there, you get the most gorgeous 360-degree view of this impressive mountain range whose valleys have been filled in with melted glacier water. You can see lakes and mountains as far the eye can see.
View from one side.
View from the other side.
Never in my life have I stayed in, or even heard of a hostel having a jacuzzi. But lo and behold, ours did. And you better believe we got a box of wine and made an evening out of it.
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After two and a half years of staying put, the travel bug has reared its head once again. This blog is all about me scratching that travel itch and seeing what the world has in store for this restless 25-year old.
