San Carlos de Bariloche Vacations
The city of San Carlos Bariloche, usually shortened to just Bariloche, is located in Argentina’s Río Negro province. Nestled in the foothills of the Andes, the city, when on Argentina tours, is situated on the southern shore of Nahuel Huapi Lake, surrounded by Nahuel Huapi National Park.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the location of the city was an important pathway through the Andes, connecting Chile and Argentina. This pathway was used by Spanish conquistadors and later, by Jesuit missionaries. Towards the end of the 19th century, the Argentine government took control of the area and immigration of white settlers began. The foundations of the modern city were laid by Austrian and German settlers and the city was officially founded in May 1902. With the arrival of a railroad in the 1930s, the town began to grow as a tourist destination.
Today, tourism is the main economic activity in Bariloche as the city has the benefit of being a year-round destination. During the winter months, it is a haven for skiers and is home to Cerro Catedral, the biggest ski centre in South America. Summer months offer stunning beaches, excellent fishing as well as trekking in the mountains. With only a few mountain huts, the range is very wild and uninhabited making for an incredible journey on an Argentina vacation.
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San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina
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Andean Traverse: Bariloche, Peulla & Puerto Varas
DELUXE | TAILOR-MADE: Spend 5 days journeying from Bariloche into Chile and onwards to Puerto Varas gaining a better appreciation for the stunning Andean Mountain range by driving and navigating through them.- Duration:
- 5 Days
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- US$ 1,753
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- Active & Adventurous, Classics (Bestsellers), Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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Andean Traverse Bariloche to Puerto Varas
Spend 5 days journeying from Bariloche into Chile and onward to Puerto Varas gaining a better appreciation for the stunning Andean Mountain range by driving and navigating through them.- Duration:
- 5 Days
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- US$ 1,046
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- Active & Adventurous, Classics (Bestsellers)
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Bariloche Dreams
Bariloche is in the heart of the Nahuel Huapi National Park, lying on the shore of the lake after which the park is named. It is the perfect mix of city life and the quietness of nature.- Duration:
- 3 Days
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- US$ 314
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- Stopovers/City Breaks
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Bariloche: Llao Llao: Stay of Distinction
Venture into northern Patagonia to stay at a pristine 5-star hotel just outside Bariloche, Argentina’s adventure capital. At Llao Llao, you’ll enjoy luxury accommodations and incredible views of the countryside as well as abundant opportunities to hike nearby trails, kayak on the lake, and tee up for 18 holes of golf.- Duration:
- 4 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 627
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- Stays of Distinction
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