Fonctionnant à un rythme totalement différent de celui de la cosmopolite Buenos Aires (à deux heures de vol), San Carlos de Bariloche offre aux aventuriers une multitude de façons de se rapprocher de la nature. Nichée au pied des Andes et sur les rives du lac glaciaire Nahuel Huapi, cette ville de Patagonie offre un accès facile à une nature vierge et des vues à couper le souffle. Faites de l'équitation sur la péninsule de Llao Llao; kayak à travers les lacs andins; et le ski sur des sommets enneigés - Cerro Catedral est une station balnéaire populaire auprès des visiteurs et des habitants - dans un paysage naturel époustouflant. La ville de Bariloche elle-même est un endroit agréable pour passer du temps: flânez dans les boutiques de style alpin de la rue principale et entrez dans l'un des nombreux restaurants ou glaciers pour une bouchée ou une friandise sucrée. Les excursions d'une journée sont faciles et abondantes, et il est facile de chausser ses bottes et de faire de la randonnée à proximité du Cerro Tronador, du Cerro Campanario ou dans le parc national de Bosque de Arrayanes. Visitez la Villa la Angostura, remplie de bâtiments en bois à l'ancienne; ou visitez le marché rempli de produits artisanaux dans la ville d'El Bolsón. Quelle que soit l'activité, la visite guidée ou l'excursion d'une journée que vous choisissez, Bariloche récompense avec l'aventure et les séances de photos à chaque tournant.
The land of lakes draws outdoor adventurers in summer (December through February), when the cooler mountain climate provides welcome relief from the city heat. This is the ideal time for hiking and water sports, with sunny skies and average highs of around 75°F (24°C), but temperatures can drop at night, so you’ll still want to pack a sweater. Alternatively, ski season kicks off in mid-June, and you can hit the slopes of Argentina’s largest ski resort through mid-October.
Bariloche is easy to explore on foot, whether you want to stroll the lakeside or hike to a mountain lookout. Local buses link all of the region’s top attractions—purchase a Sube card from the main bus terminal for the best rates—including the ski resorts and neighboring villages. Of course, you can’t come to Argentina’s Lake District without getting on the water, and a boat cruise is the most scenic way to discover the lake.
About 40 minutes from Bariloche by car, you’ll find storybook chalets and snow-capped peaks reminiscent of the Swiss Alps in Colonia Suiza. The lakeside village is best known for its traditional cuisine. Join villagers at the Sunday morning market and tuck into a steamy plate of curanto, a traditional stew of chicken, beef, and lamb that’s slow-cooked over hot stones on the ground. Buses run to the village from Bariloche or you can always make like a local and hitchhike.
San Carlos de Bariloche is a popular winter sports destination in South America. Visitors, mostly Brazilians, flock here to ski or snowboard from late July to mid-September. The Swiss alpine-style architecture gives visitors a European feel without requiring them to take a long-haul flight.
...PlusYou'll only need a day or two to fully explore the small town of Bariloche. However, if you want to do winter sports, a long weekend or full week is ideal. You can also plan other activities such as horseback riding and hiking when you're tired of snow sports.
...PlusSkiing and snowboarding are the main activities in Bariloche, but there are other activities to try. The town, which sits in the Lake District of Argentina, has a total of seven lakes. It's at the edge of Nahuel Huapi National Park and has plenty of hiking trails.
...PlusThe main attraction of Bariloche is the mountains. There are more than 50 trails and slopes for skiers and snowboarders of all levels, making it a great family destination. The Alpine-inspired village also bustles with bars, restaurants, shops, and accommodations.
...PlusYes and no. The ski town of Bariloche is more expensive than other parts of Argentina, in part because skiing is a luxury in South America, but the town is priced like other ski destinations. Outside of snow sports, the town is affordable: Beers run a few bucks and meals are reasonably priced.
...PlusYes. San Carlos de Bariloche is generally a safe area in Argentina. It’s a tourist town with a police presence in the downtown core. Crime has fallen in the area, but tourists should be aware of pickpockets and avoid walking in remote areas alone.
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