13 Best Cities to Visit in South America

Bariloche, Argentina

Bariloche looks very different from other South American cities. Situated in the Argentinian Patagonia, it can remind you of Greenland or Switzerland. Crystal-clear lakes (cold water, though), huge mountains, large extensions of forest… Bariloche is just the gateway to the famous Patagonian region, which has some of the largest glaciers on Earth (and you can even walk on them).
Although Bariloche is technically a city, it still preserves a “town” vibe: people are friendly and usually relaxed, and everything closes for “siesta” (nap) time. An interesting contrast can be found in the civic center. The old architecture almost clashes with the dozens of skaters taking advantage of its stairs and ramps.