Colonia Suiza
Founded in the 1880s by Swiss immigrants, this small settlement on the shores of Lago Perito Moreno is a popular detour for those doing the Circuito Chico. The village is plenty touristy, with its food stands, artisanal-beer trucks, and shops selling tchotchkes, but it's worth a visit on Wednesdays and Sundays for a lunch of curanto, a traditional Patagonian preparation in which beef, lamb, sausage, and vegetables are cooked over hot stones in an earthen hole. There's also frequently live music, and strolling in the surrounding woods is lovely.
