Living la vida local
Update on Sab 03 de Abril 2010 - 17:49
When I was in Bariloche in Argentina, I was chatting to the particularly well-travelled owner of the hostel we were staying in and it emerged that he hadn't done South America's number one hike - The Inca Trail.
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Uruguay flag carrier signs contract for 7 midrange Bombardiers
Update on Mie 10 de Marzo 2010 - 01:52
Uruguay’s flag carrier signs contract for 7 midrange Bombardiers
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More Fun with the Language Barrier
Update on Mie 10 de Marzo 2010 - 01:45
We took a long but beautiful bus ride to Bariloche, then a short but amazing bus ride to a little lake-bound town called Villa La Angostura. We spent two days there, my favorite town so far. From there, another really nice bus ride to the mountain town of San Martin de los Andes. Then a boring bus ride to the city of Neuquen, which is not only not beautiful, but ...
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About Bariloche, Argentina
Update on Mie 10 de Marzo 2010 - 01:28
Bariloche's "Deep blue lakes, towering mountains, glaciers, climbing, boating, exploring, dining and just full relaxing make this an incomparable vacation destination. The scenery alone leaves most people breathless!." Travelideas! Location: San Carlos de Bariloche, commonly known as Bariloche, is located in Argentina's Patagonia, on the the southern coast of Nahuel Huapi Lake, a 2 hour flight from Buenos Aires. When to Go: ...
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Argentina - Sporting Paradise
Update on Mie 10 de Marzo 2010 - 01:27
Argentina is much more than just the glitz and glimmer of its sophisticated capital, Buenos Aires. The country has a long tradition of being a sportsman’s paradise. . .and not just for futbol (although Argentines are certainly known for that)! Travelers interested in any outdoor activity will find what they are looking for, and more. Argentina is big and diverse. From the deltas and pampas surrounding Buenos Aires, to ...
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A splash of adventure
Update on Mie 10 de Marzo 2010 - 01:27
Find your playful side in beautiful mountains of Bariloche When our guide Juan's green eyes sparkled and a sly smile came across his face, I knew what was coming. Moments later he flipped our pink raft, tossing us into the Rio Manso. The rafting season was edging toward its end in Bariloche in the Argentine state of Patagonia, and the rivers had tamed to Disney World-caliber ...
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Eco-tourism in Patagonia: Bariloche
Update on Mie 10 de Marzo 2010 - 01:27
The Bariloche region in Patagonia - in the southernmost region of the Americas - is known not only for skiing, trekking, nature excusions, white-water rafting, mountaineering, but also its pristine wildness and solitude. Thursday, August 09, 2007By Marita Alasio / For many, Bariloche (say Bah-ree-law-chay) is synonymous with winter, snow and skiing. But there's more: also known as the "Argentinean Switzerland", this city and its surrounding mountains and lakes ...
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Crossing the Chilean-Argentine Border on Foot
Update on Mie 10 de Marzo 2010 - 01:26
Sun, 27 May 2007 06:00:14 +0200 There are two ways to get from Puerto Montt, Chile to Bariloche, Argentina. You can take a bus (8 hrs) or you can take a series of buses and boats through the Lakes District to cross the border (10 hrs). Obviously the second option sounds more interesting and scenic, but is a bit pricey. Mike did some research and discovered we could ...
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