Ave Bustillo, km 20
Bariloche, Argentina
I have to give more than a nod to the small inn we stayed in, Posada Los Juncos. It ranks 5 out of 5 stars on TripAdvisor, and it deserves all of them for the hospitality, chic/rustic atmosphere (there is more 'cool' in this inn than I shall muster in a lifetime), and great food.
Gaby, brother to the gracious hostess, Flavia, is the cook Defying apparent inefficiency, Gaby provides a choice of three entres, three principal plates, and three desserts every night to the five rooms...or not. It is up to you. While prices are not cheap by Argentinian standards, they are by no means outrageous for what amounts to a private dining room. The food itself if fresh and creative. Gaby plays a little strong on dessert flavours, but everything is homemade, including the bread. And here is where I was pierced through by an arrow of undying devotion; Gaby tried his hand at gluten-free bread. Simply trying is all it takes. Like burnt toast from a loving child, it is a gift you accept with heartfelt thanks. And yes, it was modest, and yes, it sucked the moisture out of your mouth like so many GF products do, but I could only encourage such bravery by asking for seconds.
Lago Argentino
Two small caveats would not dissuade me from staying again: first, it is 20km west of Bariloche, meaning it is well situated for some but not all destinations, and two, it is not at all secluded, although it is quiet enough at night.
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