Alpine Activities Haven: Bariloche, Argentina

When South Americans aren’t flocking to Rio for sun, they come to Bariloche on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi in Patagonia. This alpine resort area is well-known for skiing, fishing, mountain biking, rafting and swimming. And they’re all accompanied with out-of-this-world views.

Think of it as California’s Lake Tahoe without the casinos, or New Zealand’s Queenstown without all the tourists. Just think that there ain’t no mountain high enough to keep you away from this cherished South American alpine resort. Bariloche