Falling for San Carlos de Bariloche

The highlight of our recent 9 day road trip to the Patagonian Lakes District was a 4 day stay in San Carlos de Bariloche. This small Argentine town is set in one of the most picturesque landscapes I’ve seen, surrounded by mountains and a network of long, beautiful finger lakes. Our stay near the Llao Llao Peninsula was nothing short of enchanting.

Road Trip! Santiago to the Patagonian Lake District

After 9 months living in and exploring Chile, we finally ventured south. When we found out we were moving to Santiago, one of the places we were most excited to explore was Patagonia. This extremely remote area in the southern tip of South America is considered one of the most naturally beautiful places on earth.

3 Days in Buenos Aires

As we set off to spend a long weekend in the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires, I was both excited and a bit nervous.  In the weeks leading up to our trip, I had heard so many good things about the city.  When I told friends and co-workers where we were headed, I was always met with a smile and an “Oh, you will LOVE it”.  So, naturally, I couldn’t wait to see what all the fuss was about.  But I also wondered if it would live up to the hype.  After 3 days of eating, drinking and exploring, for me, the answer was a resounding yes. 

Easter in Mendoza – Drinking wine and making friends

Mendoza was one of the first places we added to our list of travel destinations when we found out we would be living in Santiago.  The mid-sized Argentine city is driving distance from Santiago, and is well known as one of the world´s most important and interesting wine regions.  In addition to a seemingly endless supply of incredible wineries, the region is also home to great food as well as an abundance of outdoor activities, from rafting to rappelling.  

Day Hike – Cerro Penitentes (Argentina)

Over Easter, we made our first trip across the border into Argentina (for tips on making the drive, head over here and for more info on our weekend in Mendoza, check out this post).  The drive itself is beautiful, but I highly recommend taking the time to get out of the car and into the mountains.

Mendoza from Santiago – Getting There

Thinking about making the drive from Santiago to Mendoza?  Read on for tips on crossing the border and making the most of the breathtaking drive over the Andes mountains.