Given the topographic diversity of Bariloche, hiking — Refugio Frey, Cerro Llao Llao, and Cerro Campanario are among the most popular treks — is a sublime way to pass the time. If you prefer a more leisurely pace, fish or horseback ride. The actual town of Bariloche is easy to explore on foot, and takes but a few hours. Start by strolling down La Calle Mitre, which is lined with lots of little shops for picking up souvenirs and chocolate. Bariloche is considered the chocolate capital of Argentina.
Centrally located in Nahuel Huapi and surrounded by unparalleled beauty everywhere you turn, Llao Llao Hotel is a stately s resort featuring rooms and suites, an hole golf course, four restaurants, and a bevy of outdoor activities like archery, mountain biking, and kayaking. Run by Julieta Caruso, it whips up hearty, hand-held snacks, like burgers and bao buns stuffed with lamb, chorizo, and vegetables. Specialty shops are all over town, but for the best, locals recommend Mamuschka.
As for what to get? Order the house Lasagna Alberto, generously layered with meat sauce, ham, cheese, and vegetables. Bariloche, Argentina CNN — With its snow-capped peaks and crisp winter air, this laid-back mountain town in Patagonia makes some travelers question whether they have landed in Switzerland instead of Argentina.
San Carlos de Bariloche, or simply "Bariloche" as the locals call it, is most famous for its ever-present views of the glacial lake Nahuel Huapi, which is situated in the middle of the square-kilometer national park of the same name. This Lakes Region of Patagonia is also noted for its chocolate the fresh raspberries dipped in both white and dark homemade chocolate by Rapanui are legendary , microbrews and traditional Argentine asado, making this a dream destination for both foodies and nature lovers alike.
Read on for the best things to do when you travel there:. What to do. Bariloche is famous for winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. Every late July to mid-September, Bariloche fills to the brim with both tourists from the southern hemisphere mostly Brazilians and northern hemisphere travelers looking for their "endless winter" powder fix.
Twenty kilometers from downtown Bariloche is the ski resort of Cerro Catedral, featuring a vertical drop of meters, close to skiable acres and 38 lifts. For snow sports enthusiasts who don't want to travel heavy, there are several gear rental shops at the foot of the mountain La Base is one of the most friendly and helpful , and Scandinavian in Bariloche town center can outfit you with clothing for any outdoor adventure.
Catedral, also known as South America's Tahoe, has a booming ski village with loads of nightlife. Many skiers and snowboarders walk over to the casual Berlina microbrewery right after the lifts close, to get the apres-ski rolling with homemade pizzas and an enticing array of craft beers.
For those who would rather explore the mountain by trekking rather than on skis, Bariloche offers everything from short walks to waterfalls to one-day hikes to excruciating-yet-rewarding multi-day treks. The majority of trails interlink the refugios mountain huts. Frey is the most popular day trek because of its relative ease and spectacular views, but that means that the trails can get crowded.
Refugios Lopez, Cerro Lindo and Laguna Negra can also be reached by beginner to intermediate hikers on a one-day hike and are less crowded. Experienced trekkers wanting the best views in the region may want to undertake the epic 50 kilometer trek from Pampa Linda to Colonia Suiza.
It's best to go in January to assure that the passes will be accessible. But there's more than just skiing. Water sports aficionados will be happy to know that they can explore the Rio Manso close to Bariloche. Extremo Sur offers guided trips for both beginners and experienced paddlers. The part of the Manso closest to the border of Chile offers the most exciting rapids and requires passengers to be at least 14 years old.
The Manso Inferior is more calm, perfect for families with younger children ages 5 and up or for inexperienced rafters. For those looking for a more quirky adventure, Extremo Sur also offers stand up rafting -- its version of SUP for rapids. Kitesurfing in the past decade has become a booming sport on Lago Nahuel Huapi. Even, steady winds, safe shorelines and kilometers of water with snow-capped Andes in the background make for a perfect playground. There are many spots on the lake well-suited for kite surfing, including Bahia Serena, Playa Bonita and Bariloche Classic, but Varadero Beach is the local favorite.
The water in both spots is a couple of degrees warmer than in other parts, so it is a better fit for beginners. Happy Riding Surf School can arrange private classes. For travelers who want to experience the gorgeous nature of northern Patagonia in style, Constellations is a local travel design agency that crafts unforgettable and unique adventures.
They can set up a private luxury Bedouin-style tent for guests in the middle of some of the most spectacular scenery that Argentina has to offer. They can help arrange almost any adventure imaginable -- yacht charters, classic car tours of the region, exclusive picnics and heliskiing in some of the most pristine powder around. Family-owned, they have a passion for sharing Patagonia and years of experience working with discerning clientele.
Being one of the most important tourist resorts in Argentina, this beautiful mountain village has become the entrance gate to Argentine Patagonia. The urban zone has a unique landscape diversity that varies from the imposing scenery of the Andes and its rainforest, to the characteristic steppe-like vegetation in a short range of a few kilometers, thanks to its location in the transition zone between the pre-cordillera and the steppe.
With a wide variety of services based on an important infrastructure of all-category hotels, Bariloche offers the widest range of options for conventional and adventure tourism with around This area has continental cold climate with a dry season. The temperatures and rainfall are unevenly spread in the National Park area, varying from west to east, between the Chilean border and the Limay River. The temperature lowers abruptly from the foot of the mountains towards the summit.
These variations in climate, plus differences in soil, relieves and geomorphology, results in important changes in the vegetation and fauna. There are few places in the world where the seasons are so well marked as in Bariloche.
In summer, the days are warm and sunny, with cool nights, scarce rains and prevailing winds from the Southwest. The days are long; there is sunlight until pm. In autumn, the days are fresh-tempered with cold nights. Temperature varies between 4 and 13 centigrade degrees. Autumn is a rainy season, but is not unusual that the wind blows from the East with cold and dry weather. Spectacular shades of gold, rust and brown can be seen during the fall.
In spring, days are cool and getting longer. The temperature increases gradually, slowly diminishing the volume of rainfall.
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