Bariloche, one of the main tourist destinations in Argentina

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The full name of Bariloche is San Carlos de Bariloche. Is located in Rio Negro (Black River) of Argentina, about 770 meters above sea level and a distance of 1680 km from Buenos Aires. Is a small, quiet, calm and Beautiful place, just stunning and incredibly picturesque, it includes about 110,000 residents.

Bariloche is one of the main tourist destinations in Argentina, is known as a popular resort in the winter and summer of Los Andes in Argentina. Bariloche lies on the edge of a beautiful lake called Nahuel Huapi Lake, very large area of 560 square km and its maximum depth reaches 454 meters.

The city is surrounded by forests, beautiful lakes such as Lake Gutierrez, Moreno Lake, Lake Mascardi and mountains with snowy peaks.

The winter season lasts from June to September, brings gorgeous snow and time for Bariloche ski town and make time for course winter sports like snowboarding, snow polo, paragliding and especially skiing.

The main mountain is Cerro Catedral, 18 km from the city. This resort offers its visitors 67 miles of sliding surfaces, cable cars, hotels, shopping centers, including rental equipment and general help. During the summer, Bariloche becomes primary outdoor activities like sports days like rafting, fishing, hiking, biking, climbing, golf and tours to Chile through the path of the lakes.

Bariloche is a city very friendly, the Civic Center (Centro Civico) is the most representative of the city, is reminiscent of a Swiss village. Other picturesque areas are the City Council, the police, the Cathedral, the clock tower, Patagonian Museum, Library.

Bariloche's tourist area is located near the city center, shopping and business areas are Mitre and Moreno Street.

Bariloche is also the additional name chocolate town tourist area there are many chocolate shops of all kinds in all shapes and flavors possible, a real feast for the palate, of course, not to mention the ice cream, which are the most delicious ice cream in the world, major stores and are known Bariloche Tourist and Mamushka.

You should get your eyes on Tourist then go (opposite) to Mamushka buy it just cheaper. But do not give up ice cream of Tourist, tourist area of Bariloche There are also restaurants, one of which is a restaurant meat fine the best and well-known distance Don Alberto - steaks level palates do not know and not expensive and desserts his hit, in addition there are travel agents and performances, tourists can learn a lot the history of the Patagonian Museum in Bariloche Civic Center area.

Attractions in Bariloche

Bariloche is famous for many things, most of the visitors who come to Bariloche come in the wake of the spectacular scenery and because it posed an almost limitless supply of activities on site, some of the attractions and activities that can be performed in the city itself and in Nahuel Huapi National Park, and some areas its surroundings.

Bariloche is famous for many things, most of the visitors who come to Bariloche come in the wake of the spectacular scenery and because it posed an almost limitless supply of activities on site.

Some of the attractions and activities that can be performed in the city itself and in Nauel Huapi National Park, for example horse riding, cycling , jeep tours, rafting, sailing, paragliding and more, and of course in winter you can go skiing or snowboarding. Another part of the attractions are actually tours, starting in Bariloche and end it or some way off, here are some of them:

Tronador Hill (Cerro Tronador)

This hill is the highest of Nahuel Huapi National Park, is named after the powerful landslides bursting down the slopes and so they sound loud enough to hear from a distance of kilometers.

Three jagged peaks (Argentino, Chilian and International) provide challenging hike for experienced climbers. those who are interested in this type of trip to enjoy the sight of the hill, and look at the black glaciers by walking into the park through hiking trail that starts from RN-258 to the south, Bariloche.

Nahuel Huapi Lake (Lago Nahuel Huapi)

This wonderful lake water trailing a length of 100 km at an altitude of 765 meters above sea level. The lake is the main attraction of the national park of the same name as the lake (Nahuel Huapi). This lake itself is a remnant of large glacier that existed, and today it is a paradise for water sports in Bariloche, and offers diverse activities as many as canoeing, sailing, windsurfing and more enthusiasts.

Fishing season has roughly from November to April, it is necessary to purchase a permit in the city. Around the shores of the lake are forests, where you can find many routes for walking, cycling or riding. The Park's main office is located in Bariloche (San Martin 24) where you can find maps and updated information on travel and temporary boats.

Small track (The Circuito Chico) Attraction

One of the popular ski circuit you can do in Bariloche is a small route, scenic route circles of about 65 km with a twist trail along side Nahuel Huapi Lake will leave you open-mouthed at every turn.

From the first track there are shops and restaurants that provide service to tourists and travelers, the western part of the track displays amazing views of the mountains with a combination of the lake instead.

Colonia Suiza

The last point is the most interesting track: Colonia Suiza, a Swiss Colony with very delicious restaurants. This activity is done by bike, of course, you can rent them or take it to an organized tour (no bikes).

Victoria Island (Isla Victoria) - the Circuito Chico

The Puerto Panuelo ends, a place from which there is a popular and scenic tour boat that goes out several times on Victoria Island. On the island, walk and take the cable car mountain in hill Bella Vista (Cerro Bella Vista) where you can watch the breathtaking panoramic views.

Boats leave at 10:30 and 14:30 noon and sail to about an hour at a place called Peninsula Quetrihue to admire the forests instead. From there they are facing Victoria Island, and return back after about five hours of departure.

Panoramic point (Punto Panoramico)

This is a place where anyone visiting Bariloche has to happen at least once. The landscape looks spectacular from this point. Viewing the Moreno lakes, Angostura and Nahuel Huapi, Hotel Llao Llao, Andes and toward Chile.

It is truly an amazing vantage point. This place is very touristy, there are artists who sell handicrafts, stands eating hot dogs, and photo opportunity with the San Bernard dogs. The point is located at Kilometer 17 - The Circuito Chico.

Cathedral Hill (Cerro Catedral)

This is the most remarkable observation point considered in Bariloche. Is located at Km 17.5 - on Bustillo by traveling to Llao Llao. This point is also ranked as one of 10 most beautiful vantage points in the world by the National Geographic.
From this emerges a magnificent view of the islands and dry blend of two with a background of green (green background with white replaced during the winter), creating a beautiful pastoral picture.

Llao Llao Municipal Park (Parque Muncipal Llao Llao) - 27.5 KM

Is the observation point below the hill Catedral, the park is a mixture of tree species, and home to birds, reptiles and mammals have a wide range.

General area where the park is contains islands, miles of beaches, wooded land in thick bamboo forests. You can find in this park a beautiful view Nahuel Huapi Lake, located near the hotel Llao Llao whose territory you can find golf course (this is considered the most expensive hotel in the area).

San Eduardo Chapel (Capilla San Eduardo)

This chapel is a complementary addition to the hotel Llao Llao (located just before the hotel). Windows are decorated with images that convey stories in a religious manner.

Landscapes of chapel are just inspiring. Mount Tronador arrogance mixed with landscape, forming a striking contrast of those blue lakes Nahuel Huapi, this chapel is considered one of the most popularity points tour in Bariloche.

Otto Hill Funicular (Teleferico Cerro Otto)

This hill is also a beautiful view point. Otto hill can be the attraction of paragliding, climbing wall and a trip by horse riding. To use the cable car can take one bus from two stations located at the corner of San Martin with the second corner of Independencia and Mitre, which will take you within driving distance of 5 km cable car station.

Funicular leave approximately every half hour from 10:00 am to 17:30 pm, and repeated every hour starting from 11:15 am to 19:15 pm. while coming up the hill, in addition to the previously mentioned activities can walk around in stores of place to eat in a restaurant or an attraction in itself, this restaurant is a revolving restaurant that allows viewing of 360 degrees of stunning scenery in the area, the food at this restaurant is a bit expensive from other places that can be found in Bariloche. Of course do not forget to bring you camera.

Lanin National Park (Parque Nacional Lanin)

This park is one of Argentina's national parks, is located along the ridges of the Andes that separate Argentina to Chile. The park is a forest with diverse types of trees that can not be found anywhere else in Argentina.

Inside the park there is the famous volcano with snow-peak Lanin cone shape. In addition there are a number of lakes, rivers and streams in the park where you can engage in sport fishing of salmon and trout. And of course do not forget the hot pools are considered to exist in the park not to miss

Gutierrez Lake (Lago Gutierrez)

In this lake can be found walking path along the lake, the length of the runway is not long and is about 2 km walk itself is under the auspices of the trees so they can make this track even on days when there is light rain.

At the end of the track has a camping area where you can pitch a tent and sleep on the ground, can be taken either in short track at the end you can see the waterfall of Leprechauns (Cascada de los Duendes), a beautiful waterfall.

The Bolson (El Bolson)

A town in south of Bariloche within an hour and a half drive from the city bus. The Bolson is a melting pot of history, myths and legends of the first settlers in the area along with Europeans and cultural movement of the late 70th hippie movement, the nature of this movement still exists in the city.

The city's art market has local artisans, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Can also be found in the forest sculptures, carved wood in different ways by the same local artisans. Region itself is also known as a place that produces cheese, beer and chocolate ice cream.

La Angostura City (Villa La Angostura)

A resort town on Lake Nahuel Huapi between the cities of Bariloche and San Martin de los Andes in tourism is seasonal, winter travelers come to the city looking to skiing sites close to the city, and summer travelers are patrolling in adjacent areas as Seven Lakes Route, Nahuel Huapi National Park, National Park Bosque de los Arrayanes is the only place where there is a forest of Chilean Myrtle trees.

Villa La Angostura express one of the main attractions in the Patagonian region of Argentina because of the woody structure of the city, but also because of the beauty of the landscapes. To her left is Lake Nahuel Huapi, and on the right is Lake Correntoso when two lakes connected by a river Correntoso with length 200 meters.

Seven Lakes Route (Ruta de Los Siete Lagos)

The track was named following seven major lakes where it goes, starts on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi Bariloche and bypasses El Espejo, Correntoso, Escondido, Villarino, Falkner, Machonico before coming to the shores of Lake Lacar in San Martin (Lake it is not considered one of seven).

Among them are many beautiful pools (swim them). This track is one of the spectacular trails in the Lake District can be done and there are those who will say all of South America in general.

Part of the route is paved so you can travel by car or bike the course can be done on foot. Along the route there are enough places to sleep, one of them is a resort town Villa La Angostura (which I mentioned before).

By north of La Angostura road climbs up to over Lake Correntoso, you open stunning views. Further, Lake Espejo is a good place to stop for a swim or picnic beautiful beaches. There are places of camping if you decide to spend the night in the area.

If you decide to keep the area there is also camping in the greater Falkner Lake, a popular fishing a long stretch of beach is covered with pebbles. There are great tracks of different lengths can be taken, leading to the hill Falkner and around the waterfall. The length of the track is currently one vehicle, the vehicle can be rented in Bariloche.

Pucon

This attraction is actually a trip out of the country to the Chile can do in Bariloche. Pucon (in Chile) is a city that is unparalleled anywhere in terms of characteristics, lake and the volcano (Villarrica name) that make it a popular place for travelers.

It offers a variety of activities for visitors, regular skiing and snowboarding (winter), water skiing, hiking, rafting, horseback riding, hot springs and guided climbing the volcano Villarrica. Check Pucon possible number of options, one of Bariloche bus ride to the city Osorno a distance of about 260 km, driving time of 5 hours more or less 215 connector road between Argentina and Chile.

Prohibitive to take a bus arriving in Pucon, this is a further drive about five hours. Another option is a bus leaving Bariloche to the city of San Martin de los Andes and from there a bus to Pucon.

Further option is a combination of travel to Pucon as track Seven Lakes (noted earlier) that ends in San Martin de los Andes and from there bus to Pucon. Trip that do usually hikers who decided to go in Patagonia in Argentina and decided to take the trip to Pucon and go back to Bariloche to continue our trip in Patagonia it first.