San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina: travel guide
Switzerland of South America — chocolate shops, ski slopes on Cerro Catedral, turquoise Nahuel Huapi lake, and Patagonian lamb.
- Country
- Argentina
- Currency
- ARS
- Time zone
- America/Argentina/Salta
- Nearest airport
- BRC
Plan a San Carlos de Bariloche trip
Top places to visit in San Carlos de Bariloche
Cerro Campanario Viewpoint
Viewpoint · 4.8 rating · about 1.5 h · entry ARS 6,000
National Geographic ranked this one of the world's best viewpoints — chairlift to 1,049 m with panoramic vistas of Nahuel Huapi lake, Andean peaks, and Patagonian forests.
Nahuel Huapi Lake
Nature · 4.8 rating · about 4 h
Patagonia's largest lake — turquoise Andean waters for boat trips to Isla Victoria, kayaking, fly-fishing for brown trout, and summer swimming with mountain backdrops.
Cerro Catedral Ski Resort
Activity · 4.7 rating · about 8 h
South America's largest ski resort — 120+ runs over 1,200 ha, 37 lifts, reliable powder June–October, and a lively village base with chocolate shops and Patagonian cuisine.
Things to do
- Cerro Catedral Ski Lesson Adventure · 4 h · from ARS 32,000 per person
- Nahuel Huapi Lake Kayaking Adventure · 4 h · from ARS 14,000 per person
Day trips and tours
- Bariloche Circuito Chico Kayak & Hike 7 h · from 42,000
Where to stay in San Carlos de Bariloche
- Centro Cívico about ARS 15,000 per night
Heart of Bariloche on the lake shore. Chocolate shops, restaurants, and lake views. Walking distance to everything.
- Llao Llao Peninsula about ARS 55,000 per night
Serene lakeside area 25 km west. Home to the iconic Llao Llao Resort; ideal for luxury and nature immersion.
Hotels
- Llao Llao Hotel & Resort 5-star · ARS 75,000 to ARS 280,000 per night
- Edelweiss Hotel Bariloche 4-star · ARS 18,000 to ARS 48,000 per night
Where to eat
- Kandahar argentinian, patagonian, alpine · about ARS 5,500 per person
- Llao Llao Hotel Restaurant argentinian, patagonian, hotel · about ARS 12,000 per person
Getting around
- Bus main way to get around
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- Car Rental Self main way to get around
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- Taxi main way to get around
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- Walking
Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.