Gaiman

The most Welsh of the Atlantic Patagonian settlements, Gaiman (pronounced GUY-mon) is far more charming than nearby Trelew and Rawson. The Welsh colony's history is lovingly preserved in museums and private homes. Welsh can still be heard on the streets (though residents speak Spanish) and a connection to Wales continues with teachers, preachers, and visitors going back and forth frequently (often with copies of family trees in hand). Even the younger generation maintains an interest in the culture and language.

Perhaps the town's greatest draw are its five Welsh teahouses (casas de té)—Ty Gwyn, Plas-y-Coed, Ty Nain, Ty Cymraeg, and Ty Te Caerdydd. Each serves a similar menu of tea and home-baked pastries, cakes, and breads for about the same price (around 20 pesos will buy a completo sampling, which should serve two). Still, each establishment has its own personal history and atmosphere. Teahouses are usually open daily 3-8; if you're anywhere nearby, they're worth a trip.