Latin America · Lake

Bariloche

Alpine lakes, chocolate shops and skiing in the Andes.

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Place: Rio Negro · Argentina · AR
World region: Latin America
Type: Lake
ID: DST-0317

Why go

Alpine lakes, chocolate shops and skiing in the Andes.

Bariloche sits in a lake district that feels transplanted from Switzerland, with hiking in summer and skiing in winter. The Seven Lakes drive is the regional highlight.

Signature experiences

Circuito Chico and Cerro Campanario
Seven Lakes Route drive
Cerro Catedral skiing

Interest tags

lakehikingskiingroad tripfood

Good for

FamiliesSkiersRoad trippers

Pairs well with

Buenos AiresPuerto VarasEl Bolson

Best months

Dec-Mar · Jul-Sep (ski)

Avoid months

Apr-Jun · Oct-Nov (shoulder)

Ideal stay

4 days

Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport

Nearest airport

BRC · San Carlos De Bariloche

Pace

Balanced

Cost tier

Mid

Peak crowd level

Moderate

Country ISO

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