🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Lake Nahuel Huapi
- ✓Cerro Catedral
- ✓Victoria Island
- ✓Chocolate Museum
- ✓Cerro Otto
- ✓Circuito Chico
- ✓Tronador Mountain
- ✓Llao Llao Hotel & Resort
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Bariloche
Bariloche
Patagonian Lake District known as Argentine Switzerland, nestled in the Andes with stunning alpine scenery, world-class chocolate, skiing, and outdoor adventures.
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Recommended Hotels in Bariloche
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (4 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Llao Llao Hotel & Resort
- ★Cacique Inacayal Lake & Spa Hotel
- ★Design Suites Bariloche
- ★Alma del Lago Suites & Spa
- ★Rochester Hotel Bariloche
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Alto el Fuego
¥¥¥Patagonian lamb and trout with lake views
•El Boliche de Alberto
¥¥¥Traditional Argentine parilla and wild game
•Butterfly
¥¥¥¥Contemporary Patagonian fusion cuisine
•Familia Weiss
¥¥German-Argentine food and craft beer
•Rapa Nui
¥Artisanal ice cream and chocolate
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🛍️ Shopping
- •Mitre Avenuestreet
Main shopping street lined with chocolate shops, clothing boutiques, outdoor gear stores, and artisan crafts. Try chocolate tastings.
- •Chocolate Shopsspecialty
Famous brands: Mamuschka, Rapa Nui, Fenoglio, Abuela Goye. Sample before buying. Boxed chocolates make perfect souvenirs.
- •Regional Craft Marketmarket
Artisan market selling handmade woolens, leather goods, jams, regional products. Look for dulce de leche, craft beer, smoked trout.
- •Paseo de las Colectividadescomplex
Shopping center with local products, outdoor gear, souvenirs, and food court. Good for one-stop souvenir shopping.
💡 Travel Tips
- • Book ski season (June-September) accommodations months in advance - prices triple
- • Bring layers year-round - weather changes rapidly in mountains
- • Sample chocolate at multiple shops before buying - quality varies significantly
- • Rent car for flexibility - public transport very limited for scenic drives
- • Reserve restaurants in advance during high season (January-February, July-August)
- • Argentine pesos cash needed - many smaller shops don't accept cards or dollars
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
December - March (Summer), June - September (Ski)
💰Daily Budget
$60-150/day
👥Popular With
FamiliesAdventureNatureSkiing
🗓️Recommended Stay
4-6 days
🌐Timezone
UTC-3 (ART)
💬Local Language
Spanish
💱Currency
ARS (Argentine Peso)
📅Bariloche 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Lake District Introduction
🌅
Morning3h
🎭
Centro Cívico & Chocolate Avenue
💡 Walk lakefront, visit civic center architecture. Sample chocolate at famous shops: Mamuschka, Rapa Nui, Fenoglio.
☀️
Afternoon3h
🌿
Cerro Otto Cable Car & Viewpoint
💡 Ride cable car to summit. Rotating cafeteria with 360° lake and mountain views. Clear days offer spectacular Andes vistas.
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Evening2h
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Waterfront Dining
💡 Dinner at Alto el Fuego or El Boliche de Alberto. Try Patagonian lamb or trout. Reserve window tables for sunset.
💡Tips
- •Rent car for flexibility exploring scenic drives and remote areas
- •Book ski season (June-September) well in advance - prices and demand peak
- •Weather changes rapidly - always carry waterproof jacket and layers
- •Chocolate shops offer free samples - taste before committing to purchases
- •ATMs can run out of cash high season - withdraw in advance
- •Summer (December-March) ideal for hiking, winter (June-September) for skiing