Lago Mascardi

Bellisimo Bariloche

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January 19th 2006
Hola Hope you are all well. I am in love with Bareloche and I dont want to leave. It is stunning, very green with loads snow capped mountains and amazing lakes - that must be why its called The Lake District of Argentina. The buildings are very pretty, made mostly of wood, just like in the Alps. In the winter it is a ski resort. We have been up to the Cerra Otto (which is just outside m ... read more

South America » Argentina » Río Negro » San Carlos de Bariloche

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Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule an... ... read more