Trip to Bariloche in Autumn - Lake Nahuel Huapi

 Beautiful lake Nahuel Huapi is the third largest lake in the Patagonian region after "Lago Argentino" and "Lago Lacar" in between the provinces of Rio Negro and Neuquen, with a surface of 530 square kms. and a maximum depth of 15.22 feet, resting 2510 feet above sea level. It even has a legend of a lake monster called the "Nahuelito" similar to its cousin at Loch Ness.

staying in Bariloche you are in for great sunrises and sunsets on its shores.

Really nice to hike or bike along its shores not so great for bathing since its of glacier origin it can be chilly even at the apex of summer.

Exploring Patagonia - Ruta 40 - San Carlos de Bariloche

Finally we re-entered the tourist circuit, actually we stopped by Bariloche cuz its on the way, but nevertheless it is a very nice place to visit. Located 1500 clicks from Buenos Aires, in the province of Rio Negro.

San Carlos de Bariloche sits right on the shores of the Naguel Huapy lake, which is one of the several great Patagonian lakes tucked beneath the Andes.
The city was founded in mid 19th century after they did the infamous "Campaña del Desierto" which slaughtered most of the natives in the area.

The city was promptly inhabited by central European immigrants which imparted a Swiss like ambiance to the city with beautiful chalets and great chocolate.

Exploring Patagonia - Ruta 40 - Rio Negro - El Bolson

Now getting into the trothen path, where all the tourist go, we arrived at the city of "El Bolson"in the province of Rio Negro

El Bolson was renowned in the 70´s to be a Hippie hang put, due to its remoteness and great weather, but nowadays the hippies of old are no where to be found. What you do have are great panoramas like the Epuyen Lake, and even around the small city there are picturesque places to visit, like "Cabeza del Indio".

Another attraction are the many Berries grown in the area, you mus´nt miss out on the giant cherries, raspberries and Boysenberries.