Clock Tower, Centro Cívico, Bariloche

From the Alps to the Andes in 2 minutes

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March 6th 2007
Bariloche, in the province of Río Negro in Patagonia, is known as 'the Switzerland of the South' due to it's Alpine-inspired architecture, popularity as a skiing destination, and numerous chocolate shops. Located at the foothills of the Andes, the city faces the Lago Nahuel Huapi, a lake of 557 square kilometres with an indigenous Mapudungun name meaning Isle of the Tiger. Our first day saw us ... 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