Travel guide

Bariloche

Argentine Patagonia's Swiss-style alpine gateway

🗓️ Best time: December–March (summer), July–September (ski)💰 Mid-Range · ~$110/day📍 Argentina

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About Bariloche

A Swiss chocolate-box town on Lake Nahuel Huapi — Andes ski resorts, summer hiking, the Seven Lakes drive, and Argentina's best chocolate shops.

⭐ Things to do in Bariloche

Cerro Catedral (ski/hike)Circuito Chico driveChocolate shops on Mitre AvenueLlao Llao hikeSeven Lakes driveBahía López hikeCerro Tronador glacierRefugio Frey hike

🍽️ Where to eat in Bariloche

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

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Alto El Fuego

★ 4.8 (75) · Argentine

Manush

★ 4.4 (61) · Pubs · Argentine

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El Boliche de Alberto

★ 4.4 (49) · Steakhouses · Argentine

Mamuschka

★ 4.4 (44) · Chocolatiers & Shops · Coffee & Tea

Rapanui

★ 4.3 (39) · Desserts · Argentine

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La Marmite

★ 3.8 (22) · Coffee & Tea · Fondue

Cervecería Kunstmann

★ 4.4 (19) · German · Beer Bar

La Fonda del Tío

★ 4.3 (16) · Steakhouses · Argentine

La Italiana Trattoria

★ 4.1 (15) · Italian

Butterfly

★ 5 (14) · Argentine · Bars

La Salamandra

★ 5 (13) · Argentine

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Pastas de El Boliche de Alberto

★ 4.5 (13) · Italian · Argentine

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Rent a car for Circuito Chico; walk downtown.

💡 Local tip

Drive the Seven Lakes Road to Villa La Angostura — among the most beautiful drives in South America.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe. Carry small USD bills — exchange on "blue market" gives much better rate.

🌙 Nightlife

Wilkenny Irish pub; lake-view rooftops.