Tag: Bariloche
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A Sweet Experience: Touring The Havanna Chocolate Museum and Factory in Bariloche
February 3, 2025. Havanna Chocolate Factory. Bariloche, Argentina. Now, we know a visit to Bariloche wouldn’t be complete without stopping by the Havanna Chocolate Museum. We had driven past it many times, assuming it was just a tourist trap and had avoided it. After all, what else is there to know about chocolate? Still, we…
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Sendero Refugio Frey: A Must-Do Hike in Bariloche
February 1, 2025. Sendero to Refugio del Frey. Bariloche, Argentina. We had an early start today to tackle the Sendero Refugio Frey. This trail is the traditional route to reach the refugio atop the mountain. Trails are often graded by their length and steepness. This one was unique because, while not particularly long or steep,…
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Exploring Lake Nahuel Huapi: A Memorable Catamaran Adventure to Puerto Blest and Lake Frías
January 28, 2025. Puerto Pañuelos to Puerto Blest, Bariloche, Argentina. Today, we went on a catamaran excursion around Lake Nahuel Huapi. The trip took us from Puerto Pañuelos in Bariloche to Puerto Blest, where we boarded a bus to Puerto Alegre, right at the border with Chile. There, we boarded a smaller boat for a…
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Scenic Route 40: Discover Argentina’s Lakes and Mountains
January 22, 2025. Tres Parques y Siete Lagos, Route 40, Argentina. This morning we embarked on a legendary drive along Route 40, which runs north-south on the eastern side of Patagonia. Starting in Bariloche, we headed north on the scenic route known as “Tres Parques y Siete Lagos” (Three Parks and Seven Lakes). The 420-kilometer…
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First Impressions of Bariloche, first stop in our Patagonia Adventure
January 21, 2025. San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina. We have arrived in San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina, and plan to be here for two weeks. We had a very pleasant and comfortable flight with Aerolíneas Argentinas. We have secured an Airbnb in a lake peninsula and the views are astonishing! We wanted to share some…