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At many places in the whole area you are stopped by police posts doing frequent vehicle controls (for which purpose deep inside the country is still a secret to us). So they did right at the turn off to Ruta 63 which was not really marked as such from our direction of travel. We asked them for the way to Bariloche and they showed us their best choice (stay on Ruta 40). As consequence we needed to return after some kilometers going the direction WE wanted to take. A little later we enjoy the magnificance of this road and the surrounding landscape. Heading further south we have to leave the legendary Ruta 40 for a while by using Ruta 63 – a gravel road which brought us through truly wild and awsome Mountain- and Lakes countryside. At many places in the whole area you are stopped by police posts doing frequent vehicle controls (for which purpose deep inside the country is still a secret to us). So they did right at the turn off to Ruta 63 which was not really marked as such from our direction of travel. We asked them for the way to Bariloche and they showed us their best choice (stay on Ruta 40). As consequence we needed to return after some kilometers going the direction WE wanted to take. A little later we enjoy the magnificance of this road and the surrounding landscape. At a certain point this small track wound up hill to a real pass road. On the very top of this road we were breathless about the way we already took and the path which layed in front of us. At a certain point this small track wound up hill to a real pass road. On the very top of this road we were breathless about the way we already took and the path which layed in front of us. Somewhere mid way we found strangely blossom trees, we did not expect in this area in fact it is spring time. The area seems very dry as well because all rainwater seems to vanish quite quickly. However, the white flowering tree uncovered itself as an apple tree and it seems that throwing away some remains of bio waste may enrich the diversity of a region significantly. Somewhere mid way we found strangely blossom trees, we did not expect in this area in fact it is spring time. The area seems very dry as well because all rainwater seems to vanish quite quickly. However, the white flowering tree uncovered itself as an apple tree and it seems that throwing away some remains of bio waste may enrich the diversity of a region significantly. We now left the relatively fertile region and reach a steppe-like area for the first time. Only around the snaking river we can find brilliantly coloured greens. The rest appears in a tone of grey, brown or a mixture if it. Above all it is very dry. This type of region was lasting until we reached San Carlos de Bariloche. This slightly bigger city than the others we visited is nicely located at the south shore of Lago Nahuel Huapi. However, we just drove through because this city was far too busy and hectic for us and we didn't want to spend too much time to go for a parking and walk. For us it seems that towns and little cities in Patagonia are very much looking similarly and have not much of an own character. This might be a faulty view but it is our impression. Our first activity outside the center was to take a chairlift uphill to enjoy some 360 degrees view from Cerro Campanario. Most of the bigger or smaller lakes could be seen from there as well as a bad weather front coming from the West. With the beginning sunset it was really a very dramatic setting. As a forerunner we had to withstand wind speeds of app. 80km/h. We now left the relatively fertile region and reach a steppe-like area for the first time. Only around the snaking river we can find brilliantly coloured greens. The rest appears in a tone of grey, brown or a mixture if it. Above all it is very dry. This type of region was lasting until we reached San Carlos de Bariloche. This slightly bigger city than the others we visited is nicely located at the south shore of Lago Nahuel Huapi. However, we just drove through because this city was far too busy and hectic for us and we didn't want to spend too much time to go for a parking and walk. For us it seems that towns and little cities in Patagonia are very much looking similarly and have not much of an own character. This might be a faulty view but it is our impression. Our first activity outside the center was to take a chairlift uphill to enjoy some 360 degrees view from Cerro Campanario. Most of the bigger or smaller lakes could be seen from there as well as a bad weather front coming from the West. With the beginning sunset it was really a very dramatic setting. As a forerunner we had to withstand wind speeds of app. 80km/h. Circuito Chico is a very famous and easy to do car drive circulating a kind of peninsula west of Bariloche. Also a few walking trecks along the road invite to strolls inside the nature park Llao Llao. We started with a very short one to a pond but later we decided to extend it a bit to reach a higher position overlooking another lake. On our way we saw a lot of birds and plants and nature was also friendly because it stopped raining. Circuito Chico is a very famous and easy to do car drive circulating a kind of peninsula west of Bariloche. Also a few walking trecks along the road invite to strolls inside the nature park Llao Llao. We started with a very short one to a pond but later we decided to extend it a bit to reach a higher position overlooking another lake. On our way we saw a lot of birds and plants and nature was also friendly because it stopped raining. Cemetries are not our top one visiting priorities. But in this case we tried to cover two topics. Firstly it was possible to reach closer to the steep face of the towering mountain range where we spotted some of those giant black birds circling in the upstream of the air. Secondly we expected some non-Argentine names on the slabs. In this specific case we were able to identify some graves from alpinists and olympic medalists. We saw also names from Austria, Switzerland and Germany. A second view up hill brought nice views of those big birds – the Condors of the Andes. For the first time we saw them so close in the free nature. Cemetries are not our top one visiting priorities. But in this case we tried to cover two topics. Firstly it was possible to reach closer to the steep face of the towering mountain range where we spotted some of those giant black birds circling in the upstream of the air. Secondly we expected some non-Argentine names on the slabs. In this specific case we were able to identify some graves from alpinists and olympic medalists. We saw also names from Austria, Switzerland and Germany. A second view up hill brought nice views of those big birds – the Condors of the Andes. For the first time we saw them so close in the free nature. Around Bariloche some emmigrants from Europe took choice for a settlement. Especially people from Switzerland came to this place and founded Colonia Suiza. This township is located a bit uphill and could be reached via a very bad gravel road with a lot of potholes. Now, after some rainfall they are really well filled and it is even more difficult to estimate their depth. You will catch some of them anyway. In the middle of the forest a Craft Brewery appeared and after this tiring day we allowed one or two pints of the 16 different styles of local beer to wet our dry throats. It is really nice having a beer somewhere in the nowhere. Around Bariloche some emmigrants from Europe took choice for a settlement. Especially people from Switzerland came to this place and founded Colonia Suiza. This township is located a bit uphill and could be reached via a very bad gravel road with a lot of potholes. Now, after some rainfall they are really well filled and it is even more difficult to estimate their depth. You will catch some of them anyway. In the middle of the forest a Craft Brewery appeared and after this tiring day we allowed one or two pints of the 16 different styles of local beer to wet our dry throats. It is really nice having a beer somewhere in the nowhere. In the evening wheather cleared and the last sunrays flooded Bahia Lopez. In the evening wheather cleared and the last sunrays flooded Bahia Lopez. Our next stop towards the South is the city of Esquel. Nearby is another National Park with a huge variety of larches. We are curious how it really looks like. After our arrival we decided to visit the nearby town Trevelin. It was founded by welsh people and at least all the street and/or information plates are written in at least two langauges – Welsh and Spanish, some in Mapuche. Esquel itself is also a kind of little melting pot because of their Lithuanian community. Our next stop towards the South is the city of Esquel. Nearby is another National Park with a huge variety of larches. We are curious how it really looks like. After our arrival we decided to visit the nearby town Trevelin. It was founded by welsh people and at least all the street and/or information plates are written in at least two langauges – Welsh and Spanish, some in Mapuche. Esquel itself is also a kind of little melting pot because of their Lithuanian community. If you leave the last river valleys and lakes south of Bariloche the landcape gets really arid and for many eyes monotonous. This rolling steppe is still vegetated with all sorts of grass and spiky plants. Amongst them flowers and other blooming grasses lift their heads. On the other hand it is really strange to see single people sitting at the side of the road waiting for something/someone – maybe a lift, a taxi, bus or companion. It is not really obvious why they are waiting at exact this place because there is nearly nothing closely where they had possibly worked. If you leave the last river valleys and lakes south of Bariloche the landcape gets really arid and for many eyes monotonous. This rolling steppe is still vegetated with all sorts of grass and spiky plants. Amongst them flowers and other blooming grasses lift their heads. On the other hand it is really strange to see single people sitting at the side of the road waiting for something/someone – maybe a lift, a taxi, bus or companion. It is not really obvious why they are waiting at exact this place because there is nearly nothing closely where they had possibly worked. Back to Trevelin: after a short stroll around the center roundabout we needed to provide us new energy by having a classic Welsh afternoon tea. But now we are looking forward to the new day inside the National Park Los Alerces. Back to Trevelin: after a short stroll around the center roundabout we needed to provide us new energy by having a classic Welsh afternoon tea. But now we are looking forward to the new day inside the National Park Los Alerces. As you can see the way to reach the National Park alone provides the first highlights. Once a pass has been managed a magnificant view opens to a wetland and the animals making use of it. Above all we did see some rose Flamingoes filtering this shallow water. As you can see the way to reach the National Park alone provides the first highlights. Once a pass has been managed a magnificant view opens to a wetland and the animals making use of it. Above all we did see some rose Flamingoes filtering this shallow water. Also the following area is breathtaking and brings the visitor to a very calm level. But not only the landscape also the gravel roads force you to speed down. Out of this reason you will see much more details aside the focus to the road. Little singing birds could be spotted (you may not saw them by speeding), you can stop the car and take a picture or two without frightening them. Aside this you always can enjoy the tranquility of the place, the play of the wind or the birds twittering. There is always a light breeze to cool down the burning sun. A bit tricky is the clear air and we must pay attention not getting a sunburn. Also the following area is breathtaking and brings the visitor to a very calm level. But not only the landscape also the gravel roads force you to speed down. Out of this reason you will see much more details aside the focus to the road. Little singing birds could be spotted (you may not saw them by speeding), you can stop the car and take a picture or two without frightening them. Aside this you always can enjoy the tranquility of the place, the play of the wind or the birds twittering. There is always a light breeze to cool down the burning sun. A bit tricky is the clear air and we must pay attention not getting a sunburn. The next part of the journey recedes us from this legendary route because we have to cross the continent to reach the Atlantic coast. It is striking how varying and multifaceted this country is. There are only few kilometers the travellers were getting bored about. There are elevated plateaus changing with river plains and at a certain point a 50 kilometer stretch of a canyon commenced. There are many viewpoints we needed to stop. There is a broad variety of coloured sediments followed by rough formations of basalt. All the sediments shimmer in all possible earth colours and erodet to strange and bizar forms due to the rainfall and winds. Ruta 40 is a legendary route of Argentina as other countries have their own legend numbers like 66 in the US or 3 in Germany. This road stretches from north to south and that's the reason why we will use it from time to time. The next part of the journey recedes us from this legendary route because we have to cross the continent to reach the Atlantic coast. It is striking how varying and multifaceted this country is. There are only few kilometers the travellers were getting bored about. There are elevated plateaus changing with river plains and at a certain point a 50 kilometer stretch of a canyon commenced. There are many viewpoints we needed to stop. There is a broad variety of coloured sediments followed by rough formations of basalt. All the sediments shimmer in all possible earth colours and erodet to strange and bizar forms due to the rainfall and winds. Ruta 40 is a legendary route of Argentina as other countries have their own legend numbers like 66 in the US or 3 in Germany. This road stretches from north to south and that's the reason why we will use it from time to time. There are no significant towns aside this 600 kilometer stretch. Little dots on the map locate either estancias (farms) or really tiny places of scattered houses with maybe a fuel station but for sure police station and one poky alimentario. It is also a miracle from what the people can do their living. We could not believe that all of them are farmers in this arid and partly harsh environment. There are no significant towns aside this 600 kilometer stretch. Little dots on the map locate either estancias (farms) or really tiny places of scattered houses with maybe a fuel station but for sure police station and one poky alimentario. It is also a miracle from what the people can do their living. We could not believe that all of them are farmers in this arid and partly harsh environment. Trelew is a real city at the eastcoast of Argentina. We used it simply as a hub to reach Punta Tombo. There you can find the largest colony of Magellan Penguins worldwide. Aside this some big seabird are using this place for breeding, too. Funny is that also Guanakos are grasing in harmony between all those flightless birds hanging around. Trelew is a real city at the eastcoast of Argentina. We used it simply as a hub to reach Punta Tombo. There you can find the largest colony of Magellan Penguins worldwide. Aside this some big seabird are using this place for breeding, too. Funny is that also Guanakos are grasing in harmony between all those flightless birds hanging around. Once we saw (and counted :-)) all 150.000 penguins we continued towards Bahia Bustamante. Many routeplanners do not find this former official settlement. Therefore it was good having a firm description from the agency which gave a certainly better idea to reach this place. It is really a very remote place having no mobile network and you will be lucky having some TV or internet via the low speed radio signal – if you are lucky and weather conditions permit. Bahia Bustamante was once a thriving little spot where seeweed was collected and processed in a bigger scale. However, since beginning of 2018 this business was closed while some of the former workers are still waiting for their salary. Now this hamlet is fully reliant on tourism. A small strip along the beach is now prepared to grow some wine as a second opportunity. Once we saw (and counted :-)) all 150.000 penguins we continued towards Bahia Bustamante. Many routeplanners do not find this former official settlement. Therefore it was good having a firm description from the agency which gave a certainly better idea to reach this place. It is really a very remote place having no mobile network and you will be lucky having some TV or internet via the low speed radio signal – if you are lucky and weather conditions permit. Bahia Bustamante was once a thriving little spot where seeweed was collected and processed in a bigger scale. However, since beginning of 2018 this business was closed while some of the former workers are still waiting for their salary. Now this hamlet is fully reliant on tourism. A small strip along the beach is now prepared to grow some wine as a second opportunity. Punta Tombo Continue
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an der Ruta 63 an der Ruta 63 an der Ruta 63 Ruta 63 Paso Córdoba an der Ruta 63 Lago Filo Hua Hum Colonia Suiza Ruta 237 Circuito Chico Andenkondor Circuito Chico Circuito Chico Blick vom Cerro Campanario Richtung Norden Bahia Lopez Ruta 40 Trevelin Ruta 40 Ruta 40 Lago Filo Hua Hum Trevelin Flamingos Cascada Irigoyen Nationalpark Los Alerces Nationalpark Los Alerces Nationalpark Los Alerces Nationalpark Los Alerces Nationalpark Los Alerces Nationalpark Los Alerces Paso de Indios Paso de Indios Los Altares Los Altares Los Altares Punta Tombo Punta Tombo Punta Tombo Punta Tombo Punta Tombo Travelblog Patagonia 2018 Chile Argentina Part 2 Heading further south we have to leave the legendary Ruta 40 for a while by using Ruta 63 – a gravel road which brought us through truly wild and awsome Mountain- and Lakes countryside. At many places in the whole area you are stopped by police posts doing frequent vehicle controls (for which purpose deep inside the country is still a secret to us). So they did right at the turn off to Ruta 63 which was not really marked as such from our direction of travel. We asked them for the way to Bariloche and they showed us their best choice (stay on Ruta 40). As consequence we needed to return after some kilometers going the direction WE wanted to take. A little later we enjoy the magnificance of this road and the surrounding landscape. Heading further south we have to leave the legendary Ruta 40 for a while by using Ruta 63 – a gravel road which brought us through truly wild and awsome Mountain- and Lakes countryside. At many places in the whole area you are stopped by police posts doing frequent vehicle controls (for which purpose deep inside the country is still a secret to us). So they did right at the turn off to Ruta 63 which was not really marked as such from our direction of travel. We asked them for the way to Bariloche and they showed us their best choice (stay on Ruta 40). As consequence we needed to return after some kilometers going the direction WE wanted to take. A little later we enjoy the magnificance of this road and the surrounding landscape. At a certain point this small track wound up hill to a real pass road. On the very top of this road we were breathless about the way we already took and the path which layed in front of us. At a certain point this small track wound up hill to a real pass road. On the very top of this road we were breathless about the way we already took and the path which layed in front of us. Somewhere mid way we found strangely blossom trees, we did not expect in this area in fact it is spring time. The area seems very dry as well because all rainwater seems to vanish quite quickly. However, the white flowering tree uncovered itself as an apple tree and it seems that throwing away some remains of bio waste may enrich the diversity of a region significantly. Somewhere mid way we found strangely blossom trees, we did not expect in this area in fact it is spring time. The area seems very dry as well because all rainwater seems to vanish quite quickly. However, the white flowering tree uncovered itself as an apple tree and it seems that throwing away some remains of bio waste may enrich the diversity of a region significantly. We now left the relatively fertile region and reach a steppe-like area for the first time. Only around the snaking river we can find brilliantly coloured greens. The rest appears in a tone of grey, brown or a mixture if it. Above all it is very dry. This type of region was lasting until we reached San Carlos de Bariloche. This slightly bigger city than the others we visited is nicely located at the south shore of Lago Nahuel Huapi. However, we just drove through because this city was far too busy and hectic for us and we didn't want to spend too much time to go for a parking and walk. For us it seems that towns and little cities in Patagonia are very much looking similarly and have not much of an own character. This might be a faulty view but it is our impression. Our first activity outside the center was to take a chairlift uphill to enjoy some 360 degrees view from Cerro Campanario. Most of the bigger or smaller lakes could be seen from there as well as a bad weather front coming from the West. With the beginning sunset it was really a very dramatic setting. As a forerunner we had to withstand wind speeds of app. 80km/h. We now left the relatively fertile region and reach a steppe-like area for the first time. Only around the snaking river we can find brilliantly coloured greens. The rest appears in a tone of grey, brown or a mixture if it. Above all it is very dry. This type of region was lasting until we reached San Carlos de Bariloche. This slightly bigger city than the others we visited is nicely located at the south shore of Lago Nahuel Huapi. However, we just drove through because this city was far too busy and hectic for us and we didn't want to spend too much time to go for a parking and walk. For us it seems that towns and little cities in Patagonia are very much looking similarly and have not much of an own character. This might be a faulty view but it is our impression. Our first activity outside the center was to take a chairlift uphill to enjoy some 360 degrees view from Cerro Campanario. Most of the bigger or smaller lakes could be seen from there as well as a bad weather front coming from the West. With the beginning sunset it was really a very dramatic setting. As a forerunner we had to withstand wind speeds of app. 80km/h. Cemetries are not our top one visiting priorities. But in this case we tried to cover two topics. Firstly it was possible to reach closer to the steep face of the towering mountain range where we spotted some of those giant black birds circling in the upstream of the air. Secondly we expected some non-Argentine names on the slabs. In this specific case we were able to identify some graves from alpinists and olympic medalists. We saw also names from Austria, Switzerland and Germany. A second view up hill brought nice views of those big birds – the Condors of the Andes. For the first time we saw them so close in the free nature. Cemetries are not our top one visiting priorities. But in this case we tried to cover two topics. Firstly it was possible to reach closer to the steep face of the towering mountain range where we spotted some of those giant black birds circling in the upstream of the air. Secondly we expected some non-Argentine names on the slabs. In this specific case we were able to identify some graves from alpinists and olympic medalists. We saw also names from Austria, Switzerland and Germany. A second view up hill brought nice views of those big birds – the Condors of the Andes. For the first time we saw them so close in the free nature. Around Bariloche some emmigrants from Europe took choice for a settlement. Especially people from Switzerland came to this place and founded Colonia Suiza. This township is located a bit uphill and could be reached via a very bad gravel road with a lot of potholes. Now, after some rainfall they are really well filled and it is even more difficult to estimate their depth. You will catch some of them anyway. In the middle of the forest a Craft Brewery appeared and after this tiring day we allowed one or two pints of the 16 different styles of local beer to wet our dry throats. It is really nice having a beer somewhere in the nowhere. Around Bariloche some emmigrants from Europe took choice for a settlement. Especially people from Switzerland came to this place and founded Colonia Suiza. This township is located a bit uphill and could be reached via a very bad gravel road with a lot of potholes. Now, after some rainfall they are really well filled and it is even more difficult to estimate their depth. You will catch some of them anyway. In the middle of the forest a Craft Brewery appeared and after this tiring day we allowed one or two pints of the 16 different styles of local beer to wet our dry throats. It is really nice having a beer somewhere in the nowhere. Our next stop towards the South is the city of Esquel. Nearby is another National Park with a huge variety of larches. We are curious how it really looks like. After our arrival we decided to visit the nearby town Trevelin. It was founded by welsh people and at least all the street and/or information plates are written in at least two langauges – Welsh and Spanish, some in Mapuche. Esquel itself is also a kind of little melting pot because of their Lithuanian community. Our next stop towards the South is the city of Esquel. Nearby is another National Park with a huge variety of larches. We are curious how it really looks like. After our arrival we decided to visit the nearby town Trevelin. It was founded by welsh people and at least all the street and/or information plates are written in at least two langauges – Welsh and Spanish, some in Mapuche. Esquel itself is also a kind of little melting pot because of their Lithuanian community. If you leave the last river valleys and lakes south of Bariloche the landcape gets really arid and for many eyes monotonous. This rolling steppe is still vegetated with all sorts of grass and spiky plants. Amongst them flowers and other blooming grasses lift their heads. On the other hand it is really strange to see single people sitting at the side of the road waiting for something/someone – maybe a lift, a taxi, bus or companion. It is not really obvious why they are waiting at exact this place because there is nearly nothing closely where they had possibly worked. If you leave the last river valleys and lakes south of Bariloche the landcape gets really arid and for many eyes monotonous. This rolling steppe is still vegetated with all sorts of grass and spiky plants. Amongst them flowers and other blooming grasses lift their heads. On the other hand it is really strange to see single people sitting at the side of the road waiting for something/someone – maybe a lift, a taxi, bus or companion. It is not really obvious why they are waiting at exact this place because there is nearly nothing closely where they had possibly worked. Back to Trevelin: after a short stroll around the center roundabout we needed to provide us new energy by having a classic Welsh afternoon tea. But now we are looking forward to the new day inside the National Park Los Alerces. Back to Trevelin: after a short stroll around the center roundabout we needed to provide us new energy by having a classic Welsh afternoon tea. But now we are looking forward to the new day inside the National Park Los Alerces. As you can see the way to reach the National Park alone provides the first highlights. Once a pass has been managed a magnificant view opens to a wetland and the animals making use of it. Above all we did see some rose Flamingoes filtering this shallow water. As you can see the way to reach the National Park alone provides the first highlights. Once a pass has been managed a magnificant view opens to a wetland and the animals making use of it. Above all we did see some rose Flamingoes filtering this shallow water. Also the following area is breathtaking and brings the visitor to a very calm level. But not only the landscape also the gravel roads force you to speed down. Out of this reason you will see much more details aside the focus to the road. Little singing birds could be spotted (you may not saw them by speeding), you can stop the car and take a picture or two without frightening them. Aside this you always can enjoy the tranquility of the place, the play of the wind or the birds twittering. There is always a light breeze to cool down the burning sun. A bit tricky is the clear air and we must pay attention not getting a sunburn. Also the following area is breathtaking and brings the visitor to a very calm level. But not only the landscape also the gravel roads force you to speed down. Out of this reason you will see much more details aside the focus to the road. Little singing birds could be spotted (you may not saw them by speeding), you can stop the car and take a picture or two without frightening them. Aside this you always can enjoy the tranquility of the place, the play of the wind or the birds twittering. There is always a light breeze to cool down the burning sun. A bit tricky is the clear air and we must pay attention not getting a sunburn. The next part of the journey recedes us from this legendary route because we have to cross the continent to reach the Atlantic coast. It is striking how varying and multifaceted this country is. There are only few kilometers the travellers were getting bored about. There are elevated plateaus changing with river plains and at a certain point a 50 kilometer stretch of a canyon commenced. There are many viewpoints we needed to stop. There is a broad variety of coloured sediments followed by rough formations of basalt. All the sediments shimmer in all possible earth colours and erodet to strange and bizar forms due to the rainfall and winds. Ruta 40 is a legendary route of Argentina as other countries have their own legend numbers like 66 in the US or 3 in Germany. This road stretches from north to south and that's the reason why we will use it from time to time. The next part of the journey recedes us from this legendary route because we have to cross the continent to reach the Atlantic coast. It is striking how varying and multifaceted this country is. There are only few kilometers the travellers were getting bored about. There are elevated plateaus changing with river plains and at a certain point a 50 kilometer stretch of a canyon commenced. There are many viewpoints we needed to stop. There is a broad variety of coloured sediments followed by rough formations of basalt. All the sediments shimmer in all possible earth colours and erodet to strange and bizar forms due to the rainfall and winds. Ruta 40 is a legendary route of Argentina as other countries have their own legend numbers like 66 in the US or 3 in Germany. This road stretches from north to south and that's the reason why we will use it from time to time. There are no significant towns aside this 600 kilometer stretch. Little dots on the map locate either estancias (farms) or really tiny places of scattered houses with maybe a fuel station but for sure police station and one poky alimentario. It is also a miracle from what the people can do their living. We could not believe that all of them are farmers in this arid and partly harsh environment. There are no significant towns aside this 600 kilometer stretch. Little dots on the map locate either estancias (farms) or really tiny places of scattered houses with maybe a fuel station but for sure police station and one poky alimentario. It is also a miracle from what the people can do their living. We could not believe that all of them are farmers in this arid and partly harsh environment. Trelew is a real city at the eastcoast of Argentina. We used it simply as a hub to reach Punta Tombo. There you can find the largest colony of Magellan Penguins worldwide. Aside this some big seabird are using this place for breeding, too. Funny is that also Guanakos are grasing in harmony between all those flightless birds hanging around. Trelew is a real city at the eastcoast of Argentina. We used it simply as a hub to reach Punta Tombo. There you can find the largest colony of Magellan Penguins worldwide. Aside this some big seabird are using this place for breeding, too. Funny is that also Guanakos are grasing in harmony between all those flightless birds hanging around. Once we saw (and counted :-)) all 150.000 penguins we continued towards Bahia Bustamante. Many routeplanners do not find this former official settlement. Therefore it was good having a firm description from the agency which gave a certainly better idea to reach this place. It is really a very remote place having no mobile network and you will be lucky having some TV or internet via the low speed radio signal – if you are lucky and weather conditions permit. Bahia Bustamante was once a thriving little spot where seeweed was collected and processed in a bigger scale. However, since beginning of 2018 this business was closed while some of the former workers are still waiting for their salary. Now this hamlet is fully reliant on tourism. A small strip along the beach is now prepared to grow some wine as a second opportunity. Once we saw (and counted :-)) all 150.000 penguins we continued towards Bahia Bustamante. Many routeplanners do not find this former official settlement. Therefore it was good having a firm description from the agency which gave a certainly better idea to reach this place. It is really a very remote place having no mobile network and you will be lucky having some TV or internet via the low speed radio signal – if you are lucky and weather conditions permit. Bahia Bustamante was once a thriving little spot where seeweed was collected and processed in a bigger scale. However, since beginning of 2018 this business was closed while some of the former workers are still waiting for their salary. Now this hamlet is fully reliant on tourism. A small strip along the beach is now prepared to grow some wine as a second opportunity. Punta Tombo