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Argentina Travel Guide: 10 Things to Do in Bariloche
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…
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Peninsula Valdés: need-to-knows & nice-to-knows
Peninsula Valdés is a Mecca for animal and nature lovers. Even though you don’t feel like you belong under one of those categories, this UNESCO World Heritage-declared natural park in Argentina’s Patagonia region will most likely take your breath away. What makes Peninsula Valdés so special is the extraordinary possibilities for seeing wild penguins, sea lions, the llama-looking guanaco, sea elephants, and if you arrive at the right time of the year; whales! Thus, it can also be a little bit confusing what one should know before visiting, and what is just nice-to-know stuff. So, to help you out with your planning – or maybe inspire you to visit in…
