The Chocolate Route
Indulge yourself and savor varieties of a delicacy that people have fallen in love with since ancient times.
The Mayans called it “food of the gods”. The Aztecs, "drink of kings and warriors". How would you name it? Come to San Carlos de Bariloche, the national capital of chocolate, and discover this delicacy in all its forms. Here you will find a world dedicated to preparing cocoa-based sweets. Tour the chocolate stores, where the product is made in front of your eyes, and enjoy its diversity of aromas and flavors.
Did you know that a museum dedicated to this food awaits you in Bariloche? Visit the first Chocolate Museum in South America. Get a close look at the origin and history of a product that conquers palates in all cultures. And if you travel during Easter, don't miss the National Chocolate Festival, where shows, tastings, blind tastings and Easter egg making classes await you. Live the experience in the province of Río Negro.
Geographic location: Province of Río Negro, Argentine Patagonia.
How to get there: By plane, to Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport in San Carlos de Bariloche. By bus, from different parts of the country, or by car via Ruta Nacional 5.
Climate: Cold and dry.
Tips: Try the typical chocolate en rama [flake chocolate bars], which can be found in local stores.