Mountains and volcanoes near Argentina

Answer: Be sure to visit the Cathedral of San Carlos de Bariloche, built in 1946 in the neo-Gothic style by architect Alejandro Bustillo. The central square of Piedras Blancas with its traditional alpine houses is the hallmark of the city. The Francisco Moreno Patagonia Museum displays pre-Columbian archaeological finds and natural science collections.

Answer: Of particular interest is the Central Post building of 1940, an example of the Alpine style with wooden balconies and stonework. The chapel of San Eduardo on Otto Hill combines elements of Neo-Romanesque and Bavarian architecture. In the Villa Huerto area, the first buildings of German colonists of the late XIX century with characteristic pediments and half-timbered elements have been preserved.

Answer: Children will be impressed by a visit to the Javier Chocolate Museum, which presents the history of local chocolate production since the 1940s. Nahuel Huapi Park offers interactive exhibitions about the flora and fauna of Patagonia. The cable car to Mount Campanario offers panoramic views of the lakes and the Andes - especially spectacular in clear weather.

Answer: The observation deck at the Hotel Llao Liao on the San Pedro Peninsula is an ideal point for shooting Lake Nahuel Huapi with a mountain frame. Angostour Bridge across the Limay River with an arched construction of 1937 is especially picturesque at sunset. Elflein Street with its Bavarian-style chocolate shops creates the atmosphere of a European resort.

Answer: Victoria Island on Lake Nahuel Huapi, according to Mapuche myths, was created by the snake god Tren Tren to protect against the flood. In the caves near Cerro Tronador, locals talk about the spirits of the Gnomos, the guardians of mountain treasures. Legendary explorer Francisco Moreno, whose name the museum is named, according to legend, found here the "Gate to the Underworld" Tehuelche.

Answer: The Colony of Artists in the Colonia-Suisa area has preserved the workshops of the 1950s with unique frescoes by Argentine modernists. The chapel of San Bernardo on the slope of Cerro Catedral is a rare example of a wooden temple in the style of Alpine Art Nouveau. The San Carlos Botanical Garden hides endemic plants in Patagonia, including ancient Araucarians over 500 years old.