These are the experiences worth building your Bariloche trip around, from the headline viewpoints and lake crossings to the chocolate shops and Patagonian breweries. Save the ones that appeal to you and slot them into your own itinerary.
The Best Things to Do in Bariloche
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Viewpoint4.8
Cerro Campanario
Ride the chairlift to a summit National Geographic ranked among the best views in the world: a 360-degree panorama of lakes and peaks.
Km 17.8
2Must visit
Scenic Spot4.7
Circuito Chico
Drive or cycle the iconic 60km lakeshore loop past beaches, viewpoints, and the Llao Llao peninsula.
West Shore
3Must visit
Ski Resort4.5
Cerro Catedral
South America's largest ski resort in winter and a gateway to superb day hikes like Refugio Frey in summer.
Cerro Catedral
4
Scenic Spot4.5
Isla Victoria
Cross Nahuel Huapi by catamaran to this forested island of beaches, trails, and pristine Patagonian wilderness.
Nahuel Huapi
5
Park4.6
Bosque de Arrayanes
Walk among rare cinnamon-barked myrtle trees said to have inspired Disney's Bambi.
Peninsula Quetrihue
6
Park4.6
Llao Llao Municipal Park
Easy forest trails around the famous Llao Llao hotel with serene Lago Moreno views.
Llao Llao
7
Viewpoint4.3
Cerro Otto
A cable car to a revolving summit cafe with sweeping views; sledding in winter, biking and paragliding in summer.
City Center
8
Scenic Spot4.3
Colonia Suiza
A charming Swiss settlement known for its traditional curanto earth-oven feast and artisan market.
Colonia Suiza
9
Food
Chocolate Tasting Tour
Sample artisan chocolate along Avenida Mitre at legendary shops in Argentina's chocolate capital.
Avenida Mitre, Bariloche Centro2-3 hours
10
Food
Craft Beer Tasting Route
Tour Bariloche's microbreweries and taste Patagonian stouts and IPAs brewed with glacial water.
Bariloche & Circuito Chico area3-4 hours
11
Outdoor
Kayaking Lake Nahuel Huapi
Paddle the turquoise water of Nahuel Huapi beneath the Andes, calmest and most mirror-like in the morning.
Lake Nahuel Huapi, near Llao Llao3-4 hours
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Viewpoint4.5
Lago Nahuel Huapi Viewpoint
Free panoramic views of the glacial lake and surrounding peaks right from the downtown lakefront promenade.
City Center
FAQ
- What is the one thing not to miss in Bariloche?
- Cerro Campanario. The short chairlift delivers a 360-degree panorama of layered lakes, the Llao Llao peninsula, and the Andes that National Geographic ranked among the best views in the world.
- Are Bariloche's attractions free?
- Many are. The lakefront viewpoints, the Circuito Chico road, and the Llao Llao park trails are free, while the chairlifts, cable cars, catamarans, and Cerro Catedral lifts charge entry fees.
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