Destination
Bariloche, Argentina
Bariloche is Argentina's lake district: glacial lakes ringed by Andean peaks, alpine-style chocolate shops, summer hiking and the country's largest ski area.
Trips to Bariloche from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | fine |
| May | fine |
| June | fine |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | fine |
| October | fine |
| November | fine |
| December | best |
- June, July, August, September: Ski season at Cerro Catedral usually runs mid-June to late September; July is the Argentine winter-holiday peak.
- March, April: Autumn turns the lenga forests red and gold along the Seven Lakes road.
Where to stay in Bariloche
- Centro Cívico and Calle Mitre: Walkable town centre with chocolate shops, breweries and the lakefront.
- Avenida Bustillo lakeshore (Km 5 to Km 25): Lodges and the Llao Llao hotel on the shore of Nahuel Huapi, closest to the Circuito Chico.
- Villa Catedral: Ski-in base at the foot of Cerro Catedral in winter.
- Colonia Suiza: Quiet cabins and a Sunday curanto fair, 25 km from town.
What to do in Bariloche
- Hike or ride the chairlift up Cerro Campanario for the classic lakes panorama
- Drive the Ruta de los Siete Lagos to Villa La Angostura and San Martín de los Andes
- Ski Cerro Catedral in July and August
- Kayak Lake Nahuel Huapi from the Llao Llao peninsula
- Chocolate crawl along Calle Mitre
- Boat to Isla Victoria and the arrayanes forest
Good to know
| Airports | Teniente Luis Candelaria International (BRC) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | mid-range |
| Time zone | America/Argentina/Salta |
| Kind of trip | lake-mountain, ski, nature, adventure, road-trip |
Questions about Bariloche
When is the best time to visit Bariloche?
January, February, March, July, August and December.
Do US citizens need a passport for Bariloche?
Yes. Bariloche is in Argentina; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Bariloche on the ground?
Bariloche is mid-range by US standards: plan about $90 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.