Exploring Patagonia - Ruta 40 - In the middle of nowhere - Los Tamariscos

If you continue north on the 40 you´ll find another stop in the middle of Nowhere in the Chubut province."Los Tamariscos" named after a small shrub, is a variety store or Patagonian bar, founded in 1938 by the Bohme family of German pioneers.

Tended by the family members since its origins, there you can buy food, tools, clothes or just have a meal or a drink.
The complex also houses a Museum of items related to the first settlers and a Hotel.

Exploring Patagonia - Ruta 40 - Los Antiguos, Santa Cruz

Los Antiguos is a small picturesque town located 60kms west of the city of Perito Moreno (not related to the Glacier). Los antiguos is the Argentine Cherry Capital, where you can indulge in cherry eating galore.

On the way there you will see Lago Argentino on your right side.

It is worth stopping there to contemplate its beautiful blue colour and waves, fruit of the relentless Patagonian winds.

Exploring Patagonia - Ruta 40 - Rio Mayo, Gov. Costa & Perito Moreno

Always south on the "Ruta 40" and entering Chubut province, we hit three small cities.

Rio Mayo, Governador Costa and Perito Moreno (Which has nothing to do with the Glaciar)

These are must stops cuz you need to gas up and eat. Something to be aware of is that many times the gas stations do not have gasoline available, due to delays in the delivery. so it is prudent to gas up every time yo hit a Pump, which are only found in the cities.