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.

Trip to Bariloche in Autumn

1500 km south- west from Buenos Aires sits the city of Bariloche in the Province of Rio Negro. Right on the shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake one of the largest Lakes in Argentina.

Bariloche is a year round Tourist destination being cooler than the rest of the country during the summer and having snow during the winter.

The city is spread mostly on the lake shore and has many nearby mountains that can be hiked or skied on and also several edifices built by famous Argentine architect Alejandro Bustillo.

Atis Bar, A cool place to hang out

In the San Telmo hood in Buenos Aires, there are plenty of vintage Bars to check out, some are tourist traps some not, Thanks' to a post on instagram, I discovered this lovely place, totally hidden from the street view.

Atis Bar located on Calle Peru 1024 in San Telmo is a typical Bar from Buenos Aires but is venue is decorated in the Andalucian style.

it follows the pattern of the "casas chorizo" (Sausage houses) which are built in narrow and deep lots, which makes for its charm. 

I was hoping to enjoy a drink or coffee here but due to Covid, there was a long line up to be there since gastronomic venues can only serve in outdoor areas, so for now I just took some pics.

 

Long Weekend in Cordoba - Day Trip Cuesta Blanca

Another interesting place to visit for the day is Cuesta Blanca which is only 50 clicks away from Cordoba Capital.

It has a main river with cute waterfalls that can be used as natural swimming pools with sand beaches.

Also there is a trail which is called "Sendero Bosquecito Serrano" which runs for two kilometers and brings you to a hill where you can see the surrounding areas and then down to the beaches, all while enjoying local flora and fauna.
 

Long Weekend in Cordoba - Day Trip to Alta Gracia - The Lourdes Sanctuary

While in Alta Gracia there is another place worth walking to. Its The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes which stands at the other side of the city looking from the main square.

But still in walking distance it´s a big field with a stone church and some religious amenities that offers a place of pece to relax in.

 

Long Weekend in Cordoba - Day Trip to Alta Gracia - Museo Nacional Estancia Jesuitica

The Museo Estancia Jesuitica is also located at the main square and is part of the same complex as the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

It can be visited in less than an hour and comprises the main house of the Estancia, where the Jesuit religious lived. It has a nice garden with fruit trees which were blooming when I was there.

This Site is at the heart of the foundation of the city of Alta Gracia, named after an Invocation of the Virgin Mary to whom the person that received the lands was devoted to.

Long Weekend in Cordoba - Day Trip to Alta Gracia - Santuario de la Merced

Under pain of stating the obvious I will mention the Santuario of Our Lady of Mount Carmel that is smack in front of the main square in Alta gracia and which you will inevitably see.

It is a cute small church attached to the former Jesuit "Estancia" and now Museum. 

Built more than 400 years ago in a Baroque style and richly ornamented with gold leaf it also holds the remains of the city´s founder Don Manuel Solares.