Nestled on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, Bariloche offers outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, rafting, and horseback riding. The weather varies greatly with hot summers and cold, snowy winters. After dark, visitors can enjoy the lively bars and nightlife, including Irish pubs, dance clubs, and live music venues. Sights to see include the Circuito Chico scenic loop, Cerro Campanario for stunning views, and the Museo de la Patagonia museum.

1. Hostelworld Guide for Bariloche By Colm Hanratty The Essentials Climate
Getting There The weather in Bariloche can vary greatly, so you
should think about what you want to do there before
going. Summers are hot and dry, making it perfect
By plane: Bariloche's airport is 16km from the city for activities such as hiking, horse riding and white
centre. It has regular connections with other major water rafting, while winters are cold and wet (when
Argentinean cities and some international ones it's not snowing) making it a great time to visit if you
also, particularly during ski season. want to engage in alpine activities. The in between
seasons of spring and autumn are completely
By train: Those travelling to Bariloche by train will transitional with a mix of all types of weather.
arrive at the bus station which is located across the
Rio Nireco on RN 237.
Good to know...
By bus: Bariloche's bus station can also be found
beside the city's train station on the RN 237. Language: Spanish, English
Currency: Argentine Peso
Electricity: 220 volts, 50 cycles
Getting Around Telephone Code: +54 (Argentina), 02944
(Bariloche)
On foot: While Bariloche is easily covered on foot, Emergency Code: 911 (police), 100 (fire), 107
to get to some of its neighbouring attractions you (ambulance)
will need to use either the city's bus service or take Time Zone: GMT -3 hours
a taxi. Central Post Office: In the Civic Centre (next
to the tourist office)
Nestled on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi and gateway to Patagonia, Bariloche (or San Carlos de By bus: A local bus service runs through the city to Main Tourist Office: In the Civic Centre (next
Bariloche if you want to make things formal) is a haven for those who like the great outdoors and activity some of the main attractions in the area. to the post office)
sports. During the winter you can don skis or snowboards and tackle the slopes in the surrounding resorts
such as Cerro Catedral, while in summer you can enjoy long horse rides and treks in the sunshine.
Budding photographers will be in their element too due to the endless landscapes to take pictures of. By taxi: Picking up a taxi in the centre of Bariloche
is easily done. Picking them up at nearby Embassies *
Those who come alive at night are in for a treat too as, while this picturesque city looks like it's all goody
two shoes, it also knows how to be bad. attractions can be more difficult though, so get a
taxi number to save you getting stranded. USA: +54 (0)11 5777 4354 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm),
+54 (0)11 5777 4873 (5pm-8am & weekends)
UK: +54 (0)11 4808 2200
Bariloche facts Canada: +54 (0)11 4808 1000
Australia: +54 (0)11 4779 3500
South Africa: +54 (0)11 4317 2900
Name: The name San Carlos de Bariloche Ireland: +54 (0)11 5787 0801
derives from two sources. The name 'Bariloche' Germany: +54 (0)11 4778 2500
comes from the Mapudungun word 'Vuriloche' Spain: +54 (0)11 4811 0070
meaning 'people from behind the mountain', Italy: +54 (0)11 4801 3232
In this Guide... while the 'San Carlos' is after Carlos New Zealand: +54 (0)11 4328 0747
Wiederhold, one of its first European settlers. France: +54 (0)11 4515 2930
Population: Bariloche is home to approximately
Useful Information 130,000 people.
After Dark *Embassies in Buenos Aires
Founded: The city was officially founded at the
Places to Eat beginning of the 20th century in 1902.
Top Attractions
Budget Tips
Where to Shop
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2. Cheap Eats After Dark Don't Miss Budget Tips
La Esquina, Perito Moreno 10 Part bar, but mostly Wilkenny, San Martín 435 While it might go a bit Circuito Chico Meaning 'short circuit', this 60km Visit Catedral de San Carlos de Bariloche
café/restaurant, there's always an extremely over the top on its 'Oirishness', it can't be denied that loop boasts some of the most breathtaking views in Located at the the intersection of O'Connor and
welcoming atmosphere in La Esquina. Staff are this is one of the livelier spots in Bariloche. Drawing Argentina. These range from those along Lake Beschtedt Admiral, and surrounded by two squares
friendly and are happy to serve you drinks at the bar backpackers in their droves who go to down shots, Nahuel Huapi to the ones from Cerro Campanario with beautiful gardens, a visit to the city's main place
or well-priced omlettes, sandwiches or more in the meet fellow travellers from across the globe, and get (see below). Another attraction along the way is of worship is a great way to spend a couple of hours
café. Drop in for lunch then stay for a drink. Open busy on the dancefloor, it's the place to go if you're Hotel Llao-Llao, arguably the most famous hotel in without spending anything. Built primarily in Gothic
daily 8am-11am; free WiFi. looking for a big night. And leave your visit until after the country. style by the architect Alejandro Bustillo, showpieces
midnight. Open daily 12 noon-4am. of the beautiful interior include its stained-glass
Dias de Zapata, Morales 362 Unlike some Mexican Go mountain biking While you can take a bus windows.
restaurants, this eatery goes all out to give you the around Circuito Chico, the best way to take in this
authentic Mexican experience. The décor Over on the south side famous route is on a mountain bike. This way you Enjoy breathtaking views of the lake Bariloche's
everywhere is laid out to remind you of the cuisine can stop at will along the way and enjoy the scenery stunning location is largely thanks to the lake it is
you're eating and luckily the food is good too. Here even more. It requires some endurance though, so if located on - Lake Nahuel Huapi. One thing you
you can get all the usual culprits - ritos, enchiladas you're not feeling up for anything too strenuous there simply must do on a visit here is take your camera
and more. And the mixed nachos starter is a must. are also easier routes in the area. down to the lake and become snap happy. With
Open daily 12 noon-11pm. beautiful views at all angles, you'll get yourself
unforgettable pictures and all it will cost you is the
energy to walk there.
The Map Room, Urquiza 28 In The Map Room you Hang on tight
will find exactly that - maps. They're everywhere.
Like many places where you can enjoy food at in Go hiking Visit Bariloche's main tourist office in the
Bariloche, it's a bar as well as a café. But their Civic Center in the centre of town and explain to
American breakfast is particularly popular and is them you want to go hiking, they'll be able to give
what draws a hungry crowd here regularly. Open you a map detailing the walks in the area. Hikes are
daily 9am-midnight. graded as easy, medium or difficult and are mapped
out clearly. You may need to buy a permit if your
South Bar, Av. Juramento 30 Bariloche's other hike is in Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi, but they're
Irish bar is a far tamer affair. While the above is inexpensive.
For the chocaholics out there
where to go to burn the midnight oil, this is
where to get to know those you've met along the
road or simply have a chat with whoever you're Worth the energy
travelling with. It can get smoky, but there's a
nice atmosphere and staff are friendly. It has a
dart board too if you're sick of talking. Open daily
4pm-2am. White-water rafting Located 70km from
Bariloche is the Rio Manso, a class III river with
some class IV rapids thrown in for good
measure. Beginning at the foot of Mount
Malabar, Av. Juramento 83 Found directly across Tronador, day trips take in breathtaking scenery
the road from South Bar, Malabar is a smaller past rainforest and waterfalls on top of the
venue, but considerably livelier. This is thanks to a white-knuckle rapids.
soundtrack of classic rock and reggae tracks. They
also try to make things a tad different and
sometimes have photography exhibitions and other
Mamuschka, Mitre 298 If you've got a sweet events. Open nightly 8pm-3am. Cerro Campanario Due to its location in the middle
tooth then Bariloche's celebrated chocolate shop of lakes and peninsulas, Cerro Campanario, a small
in the middle of the town centre should certainly mountain 20 minutes from Bariloche, boasts one of
be on your list of places to visit. Here you can Pilgrim, Palacios 167 Over on the east side of the most breathtaking views in the world. National Hike up to Cerro Campanario While the most
pick up all sorts of niceties like cakes, sweets, Bariloche is Pilgrim, yet another Irish bar although Geographic went so far as to bill it as one of their top conventional way to get to the top of Cerro
fudges and more. They're also nicely presented one that doesn't have that much Irish-ness about it. ten views worldwide. Make sure your camera is fully Campanario is by cable car, you can save
in small boxes making them the perfect gift for, It's a quiet place, so don't be surprised if you get charged before going to the top... yourself some Pesos and hike instead. The climb
well, you. Open daily 9am-8pm. speaking to the barman. If you don't the notes left takes an hour approximately and, as you can
from travellers across the globe will keep you see, it's worth burning the energy.
occupied. Open daily 2pm-2am. Skiing / horseback riding Both of these activities
are extremely popular activities in Bariloche. The
Rock Chicken, San Martin 234 While you won't find former can be done in neighbouring resorts like
a pair of golden arches or Colonel Sanders ruling the By Pass, Rolando 155 If you consider yourself to Cerro Cathedral between June and October, while Visit Museo de la Patagonia Occupying the east
roost when it comes to fast food in Bariloche, this is be a true 'clubber', then this is the place for you. the latter can be done almost all-year-round. wing of the Civic Centre building in the middle of the
where to go for late night (and daytime) quick meals Revellers in 'By Pass' go crazy to kicking house city, this museum is full of stuffed animals and
such as burgers, fries and more. Open daily tunes and dazzling light shows every weekend in information on the city's urban development. It's well
Bariloche. Open Thurs-Sun 11pm-4am. Check with your hostel for tour info on the above worth visiting and entrance isn't much. Open
10am-4am. activities. Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; admission 15P
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