RIO MANSO LODGE * * * *
Located in Bariloche, Argentina, the Rio Manso Lodge is a 4-star hotel offering a variety of wilderness activities for guests who don't want to fish. The lodge's surroundings offer numerous opportunities for hiking, horseback riding and birdwatching. Expert guides are available to accompany outings. Hiking trails near the lodge allow you to explore the lush, unspoilt forest, with several lakes within walking distance offering peaceful destinations and magnificent views. Close to the lodge is the Los Alerces waterfall, the first waterfall on the Rio Manso. Horse-riding enthusiasts can discover remote areas with roaring waterfalls and picturesque forests. Birdwatchers will have the opportunity to observe the majestic Andean condor, one of the largest land birds in the Western Hemisphere. For golf enthusiasts, the Arelauquen Golf and Country Club offers an 18-hole course overlooking the snow-capped Andes. Last but not least, the city of Bariloche, famous for its chocolate, has numerous stores where you can buy leather goods, souvenirs and, of course, chocolate.