Once you have ticked off Cerro Campanario and the Circuito Chico, these quieter corners show a different, more local side of Bariloche, from a traditional earth-oven feast to forest trails and the town's serious craft-beer culture. Most see a fraction of the crowds of the famous viewpoints.
Bariloche's Hidden Gems
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Scenic Spot4.3
Colonia Suiza
A tiny Swiss settlement on Lago Moreno where locals gather for the traditional curanto earth-oven feast on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Colonia Suiza
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Park4.6
Llao Llao Municipal Park
Quiet, well-marked forest trails through coihue and lenga woods with serene Lago Moreno views, free and far calmer than the busy viewpoints.
Llao Llao
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Viewpoint4.3
Cerro Otto
A revolving summit cafe reached by cable car, with 360-degree views and far fewer crowds than Campanario.
City Center
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Bar4.2
Manush Craft Beer
A downtown craft-beer bar with a rotating tap list, where locals gather for Bariloche's serious Patagonian brewing scene.
City Center
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Food
Craft Beer Tasting Route
Beyond the famous breweries, a self-guided tasting route through the microbreweries that make Bariloche Argentina's craft-beer capital.
Bariloche & Circuito Chico area3-4 hours
FAQ
- How do I avoid crowds in Bariloche?
- Visit Cerro Campanario early in the morning, swap it for the quieter Cerro Otto, walk the free Llao Llao park trails, and explore Colonia Suiza on a market day. Autumn and the spring shoulder season see far fewer visitors than summer.
- What is curanto in Bariloche?
- Curanto is a traditional earth-oven feast of meats, sausages, and vegetables slow-cooked over hot stones, a custom kept alive at Colonia Suiza, where it is served on Wednesdays and Sundays from around midday.
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