monday red: chocolate from bariloche, argentina

Bariloche is a beautiful town and it knows it. Overlooking a gorgeous lake, views throughout the city take your breath away. Dubbed “Little Switzerland" in South America, the town and the surrounding area has a feel that is decidedly Alpine - green trees, snow-capped mountain tops and, come wintertime, some of the best skiing around.

Bariloche is also known for its chocolate. For a refreshingly affordable price one can sample three or four delicious chocolates at any number of chocolate shops around town.

I took it upon myself to find the very best chocolate Bariloche had to offer (I take my job of tourist/traveler very seriously) and decided that the winner was Mamuschka.

You step into the cheerful shop and behind a wonderfully large counter that fills the room are countless heavenly chocolatey creations. You make your selection. The possibilities are endless. Chocolate covered orange slices or dulce de leche in white chocolate? Lemon mousse filled or coffee flavored? Yes, it might feel overwhelming, but you can take some consolation in the fact that you can’t really go wrong - whatever choices you make will be delicious.

But don’t take my word for it, you might have to try all the other chocolate shops as well.

Mamuschka

Mitre 298 (esquina Rolando)

San Carlos de Bariloche

02944 423 294

* I post a picture most days inspired by the color of the day. Sundays are Black and White, Mondays Red, Tuesday Orange, Wednesday Yellow, Green on Thursday, Blue on Friday and you guessed it, Purple for Saturday.