Keeping warm in San Carlos de Bariloche

San Carlos de Bariloche

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May 2nd 2012
San Carlos de Bariloche is a tourist town. It is set in the lakes district and surrounded by mountains. People come to enjoy water sports in the summer and to ski in the winter. On our second full day, 1 May, we decided to venture out. Our plan was to catch a local bus 17 kilometres to a chair lift then go on to a hotel for a cuppa and be back for a late lunch. We arrive at the ticket booth ... 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