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the fall, there is a burst of reds, yellows and
oranges much like that in New England. The
town itself moves inland from the lake in a grid
pattern but as the streets move up the moun-
tainside the pattern becomes haphazard.
Founded in 1895 by German-Swiss settlers, the
commercial center of town, where you will
spend much of your time, still retains an Alpine
flavor. There are many chalet-style buildings
with flower-filled window boxes, chocolate fac-
tories, typical ceramic shops and several res-
taurants where fondue is as popular as
parrillada
.
Bariloche, capital of the province of Río Negro,
is the heart of Argentina's lake district
(although geographically it is in Patagonia). It
is the perfect base for exploring the lakes and
national parks nearby, including those across
the Andean range in Chile. For a change of pace
from the man-made marvels of Buenos Aires,
head to Bariloche and unwind.
Getting There
By Air:
Bariloche is 1,200 air miles from Bue-
nos Aires.
Aerolíneas Argentinas
and
Aus-
tral
have several flights from Buenos Aires
daily. Flight time is two hours and 25 minutes.
For the best views, request a seat on the right
side of the plane. Flights depart from Buenos
Aires' domestic airport, Jorge Newbury.
