Bariloche is located in the province of Río Negro in the Argentine Patagonia region. It is a destination with the lush natural beauty of mountains and lakes and offers excellent accommodation options and delicious cuisine.
If you are planning your trip, check out our suggested itinerary, tour tips, places to shop, hotels, breweries, chocolate boutiques, and more.
Bariloche 4-Day Itinerary
Day 1 in Bariloche
Photo Credit: Hector Ramon Perez
Start your first day in Bariloche by visiting the points of the famous “chico circuit”.
The Cerro Campanario is the first stop, from where you can get spectacular 360° views of the lakes and mountains. The second stop is Punto Panorámico, which offers beautiful views of the lake and the luxurious Llao Llao Hotel. The last stop on the circuit is San Eduardo Parish, located in front of Puerto Pañuelo, from where the boats depart for trips and excursions to the surrounding islands and lakes.
In the afternoon explore the civic center, the central area of the city that houses many stores, restaurants, cafes, and chocolate boutiques.
End the day by visiting the Museo del Chocolate Havanna (open every day from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM).
Day 1 – What to Visit in Bariloche – Summary
- Circuito Chico (Cerro Campanario, Punto Panorámico)
- Civic Center (Bariloche’s Cathedral, Playa Centro, Mitre Street)
- Havanna Chocolate Museum
Day 2 in Bariloche
Photo Credit: Manuel Cortina
On the second day in Bariloche start by visiting Cerro Catedral, an icon of the city that combines sports and nature. The site has 1,200 hectares for winter sports with more than 60 runs for all levels.
Even if you visit Bariloche outside of the winter season, the place is worth a visit as it offers panoramic views, trekking possibilities, and mountain cuisine.
In the afternoon, go to the Cerveza Patagonia – Microcervecería Bariloche brewery.
Day 2 – What to Visit in Bariloche – Summary
Day 3 in Bariloche – 7 Lakes Route Tour
Photo Credit: Miguel Tejerina
On the third day, take a trip along the 7 Lakes Route to charming San Martín de los Andes. It is a must-do tour at any time of the year.
The tour goes along Route 40 and includes stops at lakes Correntoso, Espejo, Escondido, Villarino and Falkner, Machónico, and Lácar.
The tour lasts approximately 10 hours from Bariloche.
Day 3 – What to Visit – Summary
Day 4 in Bariloche
Photo Credit: Agustin Gorordo Coggiola
Start the fourth day in Bariloche by taking a sailing trip on Lake Nahuel Huapi.
After the lake tour, head to the Cerro Otto cable car tourist complex for awe-inspiring panoramic views. The place has a revolving confectionery, a panoramic deck, and handicraft stores. There are trekking and hiking possibilities with specialized guides, and during the winter, it is possible to hike with snowshoes and ski bunda.
Day 4 – What to Visit in Bariloche – Summary
Related Tours and Excursions:
- Tour to San Martín de los Andes
- Excursion to Puerto Blest and Cascada de los Cántaros
- Panoramic Tour of Bariloche
- Excursion to Cerro Tronador
- Tour of Nazism and the marks of German immigration in Bariloche
- Cerro Catedral Trail
Winter Tours and Excursions in Bariloche:
Shopping in Bariloche
- Galería del Sol – Mitre 340, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Every day from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
- Chocolates Rapa Nui – Mitre 202, R8400 San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 1:00 AM, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM. Website: rapanui.com.ar.
- El Reino de los Chocolates – Mitre 301, R8400 San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Website: elreinodeloschocolates.com.
- Mamuschka – Mitre 298, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Every day from 8:30 AM to 11:00 PM. Website: www.mamuschka.com.
- Almacén de Vinos – Ángel Gallardo 652, R8400 San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
- Nativo Cueros – Mitre 281, R8400 San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
- Summit = The North Face & Patagonia & Burton – Quaglia 274, R8400 San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Every day from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM.
- Montagne – Mitre 60, R8400AHB San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Every day from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Website: www.montagne.com.ar.
Breweries in Bariloche
- Cerveza Patagonia – Microcervecería Bariloche – Chico, R8400 San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Every day from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Website: www.cervezapatagonia.com.ar.
- Cervecería La Cruz – Nilpi 789, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from 5:30 PM until 2:00 AM, Saturday and Sunday from 5:30 PM until 3:00 AM.
- Cervecería Pueblo – Exequiel Bustillo Km 5177 8400, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Thursday from 12:30 pm to midnight, Friday from 1 pm to midnight, Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 pm to midnight.
- Antares – Ada María Elflein 47, R8400 San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Every day from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM.
- Cervecería Bachmann – Vice Adm. O’Connor 1348, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday from noon to midnight, Friday and Saturday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 AM, and Sunday from 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Website: bachmann.com.ar.
- Cervecería Artesanal Lowther – Mitre 1160, R8400 San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Thursday from 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Friday and Saturday from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM, and Sunday from 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM.
Where to Eat in Bariloche
- Alberto’s Bowling – Villegas 347, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Every day from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM and from 8 PM to 12:00 AM. Website: www.elbolichedealberto.com.ar.
- Weiss Family – Vice Adm. O’Connor 401, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Every day from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Website: www.weiss.com.ar.
- La Fonda del Tío – Mitre 1130, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM and from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
- La Alpina Restaurant – Francisco Pascasio Moreno 98, R8400 San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Every day from 12:30 to 23:30.
- La Marmite – Bartolome Mitre 329, R8400 San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday from noon to midnight, and Sunday from 8:00 am to midnight. Website: lamarmite.com.ar.
- La Casa de la Hamburguesa Bariloche Belgrano – 24 de Septiembre 210, R8400 San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Every day from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM and from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
- La Casita Restaurant Bariloche – Quaglia 342 R8400, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM and from 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
- Girula Pizza & Pasta – San Martín 496, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM and from 7:30 PM to midnight.
- Del Turista – Mitre 239, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Every day from 8:30 AM to 11:00 PM. Website: www.chocolatesdelturista.com.
- Frantom – Mitre 201, R8400 San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Hours of Operation: Every day from 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM. Website: frantom.com.ar.
Where to Stay in Bariloche – Luxury Options
Photo Credit: Llao Llao Resort, Golf-Spa
- Llao Llao Resort, Golf-Spa – Bariloche‘s most famous luxury hotel. The rooms are cozy and feature classic decor. The hotel has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Ezequiel Bustillo Km. 25, R8401 San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Book here.
- Alma Del Lago Suites & Spa – hotel with an indoor pool with panoramic lake views. Rooms have TV and minibar. Bustillo Km 1.151 (Camino R8400AEE, Cto Chico, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Book here.
- El Casco Art Hotel – a hotel that houses several works of art by Argentine painters and sculptors. The rooms are equipped with a TV and minibar. Some rooms have a balcony overlooking the lake. The hotel features an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Exequiel Bustillo Km 11,5, R8400 San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Book here.
- Arelauquen Lodge, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel – a luxury hotel with modern facilities and offers great value for money. The rooms are equipped with a TV, coffee machine, and compact kitchen. The hotel has 2 swimming pools. Ruta 82 Lago Gutierrez, R8400 San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Book here.
Where to Stay in Bariloche – Options Middle Category
Photo Credit: NH Bariloche Edelweiss
- NH Bariloche Edelweiss – a cost-effective hotel located right in the center of Bariloche. The rooms have a TV, a work desk, and a minibar. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool. San Martín 202, R8500ALP San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Book here.
- Águila Mora Suites & Spa – hotel with modern facilities and accommodations equipped with a compact kitchen. Some rooms offer a view of the lake. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool. Exequiel Bustillo 4790, R8400 San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Book here.
- Design Suites Bariloche – charming hotel with swimming pools that offer views of the lake. The rooms are equipped with a TV, electric kettle, and minibar. Exequiel Bustillo 2500, R8402AAX San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Book here.
- Nido del Cóndor Hotel & Spa – hotel with cozy accommodations equipped with TV, electric kettle, and minibar. The hotel has 2 swimming pools. Exequiel Bustillo 6922, R8400 San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Book here.
Where to Stay in Bariloche – Budget Options
Photo Credit: Hotel Eco Ski by bund
- Hotel Eco Ski by Bund – a 3-star hotel located in the center of Bariloche. The rooms have a TV and minibar. Quaglia 281, R8400 San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Book here.
- Selina Bariloche – a budget hotel option that offers shared rooms with shared bathrooms. The hotel also offers a room option with a private bathroom (for a higher price). de los Pioneros 200, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Book here.
Transfer from Bariloche Airport to the Hotel
Bariloche is served by the Aeropuerto Internacional Teniente Luis Candelaria(Bariloche Airport).
The airport is located approximately 14 km from the center of Bariloche. The transfer from the airport to the hotel (vice-versa) costs $15 (shared vehicle) and $32 (private vehicle for 4 people).
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Bariloche Weather and Temperature Month by Month
Check below the maximum and minimum temperatures recorded month by month in the last year.
- Bariloche in January – High 31Cº – Low -2Cº
- Bariloche in February – High 31Cº – Low 0Cº
- Bariloche in March – High 27Cº – Low -3Cº
- Bariloche in April – High 21Cº – Low -6Cº
- Bariloche in May – High 17Cº – Low -8Cº
- Bariloche in June – High 10Cº – Low -8Cº
- Bariloche in July – High 13Cº – Low -8Cº
- Bariloche in August – High 14Cº – Low -6Cº
- Bariloche in September – High 20Cº – Low -6Cº
- Bariloche in October – High 22Cº – Low -3Cº
- Bariloche in November – High 30Cº – Low -2Cº
- Bariloche in December – High 29Cº – Low 0Cº
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Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring months in Bariloche
- Summer in Bariloche: December to February
- Autumn in Bariloche: March to May
- Winter in Bariloche: June to August
- Spring in Bariloche: September to November
Map of Bariloche
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