About Bariloche
San Carlos de Bariloche, one of the main tourist destinations in Argentina , is located in the northwest of the Argentine Patagonia , at 770 meters above sea level, on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi . It is 1,680 kilometres away from Buenos Aires City .
The colours and hues of the landscape vary according to the time of year, with each season offering its own special surprise: sheer green in summer, ochre and yellow in autumn, multicolour in spring and stunning white in winter.
There is a full range of accommodation and shops in Bariloche, where the lifestyle blends the best features of big city and small village life. Bariloche is a melting pot of cultures, where the area's native past, European culture and provincial customs converge.
All tourist activities take place in exceptionally beautiful natural surroundings. Many tours, such as those to Mount Tronador , Victoria Island and Arrayanes Forest , El Bolsón, Puerto Blest or San Martín de los Andes , have become traditional. In addition, there are alternative tours where you can learn about the typical plants and wildlife that inhabit each of the different ecosystems in the Nahuel Huapi National Park .
You can add action to a sightseeing tour by doing trekking, rafting, skiing, horseback riding or any other of countless outdoor activities. And, of course, Bariloche also offers the tourist a number of pubs, snack bars, restaurants and discos.
Bariloche offers a wide variety of local handcrafts. Chocolates and smoked foods are a classic, both in Argentina and abroad. In addition, there is an almost endless variety of products ranging from beer to natural cosmetics made from wild rosehips and lavender, pottery, candles, knitted garments, preserves and carved wood.
Touristic Info
http://www.barilochepatagonia.info
http://www.turismo.gov.ar/eng/menu.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bariloche
If you need to get in touch with a local travel agency, you can contact:
Information on AIRLINE TICKETS (local and international)
Ms. Liliana Sorrentino
Viajes Dannemann Lufthansa City Center
+54 2944 422000 direct 12 fax 21
liliana@dannemann.com.ar
TRAVEL AGENCY (hotel acomodation, opcional tours of Patagonia and Bariloche, car rental, etc.)
Ms. Guadalupe Cano
Viajes Dannemann Lufthansa City Center
+54 2944 422000 direct 15 fax 21
guada@dannemann.com.ar
Weather in Bariloche
Bariloche is situated within a continental cold with a dry season zone. Neither the temperatures nor the precipitation are uniform in the area occupied by the Nahuel Huapi National Park. An ample variation in rainfall occurs from east to west, between the border with Chile and the Limay river. On the other hand, temperatures decrease as we move uphill.
Summer (Dec-Feb): Warm sunny days with cool nights and scarce rainfall. Winds predominantly from the SW. Because of the latitude at which the city of Bariloche is situated, daylight extends up to around 10 p.m.
Autumn (Mar-May): Cool days and cold nights. Temperatures vary between 4ºC and 13ºC . Predominantly intense rainfall.
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Last Update 01.08.2007