Bariloche

Northern Patagonia

---

March 11th 2010
Been blessed to experience the natural beauty of the areas around Bariloche and El Bolson Argentina. Its an outdoor wonderland, of course when the weather agrees. Crossed the border from Orsurno, Chile to Bariloche, a great 5 hour ride through semitropical forests filled with bamboo, pass pristine lakes, mountain peaks and volcanoes. The best scenery yet while crossing the Andes. I feel as ... read more

South America » Argentina » Río Negro » El Bolsón

---

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