Peninsula Valdés is a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site located in the northern part of Argentina’s Patagonia region. The area is renowned for its unique biodiversity and wildlife. At Peninsula Valdés, you can experience everything from penguins, sea lions, and elephant seals to orcas and whales! Along the roads, you might also be lucky to see the llama-looking guanaco, a Patagonian cavy, many different kinds of birds, and the Patagonian long-haired armadillo. Seeing all these animals in their natural habitat is a truly amazing experience. One of my all-time favorite experiences in Argentina was swimming with sea lions. If you get a chance to try it, I wholeheartedly recommend it.…

San Carlos de Bariloche – or simply Bariloche – is a mountain town located in the northern part of Argentina’s Patagonia region. Bariloche is famous for its German influence, its chocolate, and its beautiful mountain landscapes. The area surrounding Bariloche is known as Argentina’s Lake District because of the many beautiful lakes surrounded by mountains. Bariloche itself is located by the southern shore of the massive Nahuel Huapi Lake. In the wintertime, Bariloche is a popular destination for skiing and other winter sports. While in the spring and summer, the mountains are ideal for hikes, trekking, and camping. In this post, I wanted to share some of the activities and…