In the winter, San Carlos de Bariloche is a scene lifted straight from the magical land of Narnia.
Crisp, white, and majestic, the Argentine city promises adventure and luxury.
In the summer, San Carlos de Bariloche transforms itself into a Mediterranean paradise with warm weather and sparkling beaches.
Known best for its superb skiing, which rivals Switzerland, San Carlos de Bariloche is a premiere destination for those who want an experience, not simply a vacation.
Bariloche lies at the happy confluence of the beautiful Patagonian Steppe, the dramatic Andes Mountains, and the brilliant Nahuel Huapi Lake.
Even if you simply sat in front of a picture window and stared, your vacation would be complete.
Luckily, there is a lot more to do when you set foot outside.
Visitors come for the skiing in the winter, of course, but Bariloche is a year-round destination.
From meandering, leisurely sightseeing walking and drive tours to mountain trekking and exciting watersports, you can find it all in Bariloche.
The city itself is a study in contrasts: it is a bustling city in the midst of incredible wilderness.
Apartments, clubs, crowds, migrants, and tourists have made "el centro" a bit chaotic.
Crowds are thickest from mid-December through February (the Argentine summer) and July for the ski season.
The rest of the year, the masses thin down somewhat.
Many visitors spend little time in the city, preferring to travel 10 minutes to the lakes, forests, and mountain peaks.
If you do find yourself in town, though, it is easy to make the most of it.
Besides the stunning vistas that San Carlos de Bariloche offers, the city is also quite well known for its chocolate.
Mamuschka, Fenoglio, Rapa Nui, and other world class chocolates are made and sold here.
You can even find local fruit and liqueur inside luscious chocolate.
Save room in your suitcase for these treats.
San Carlos de Bariloche offers first class skiing, hiking, kayaking, biking, rafting, horse riding, and, of course, eating.
You can find accommodations and restaurants that cater to a wide range of budgets, so even if you are not splurging on the Galileo Boutique Hotel with its observatory, high resolution telescope, and $260 a night rooms, you can enjoy the hospitality and beauty of Bariloche at the area's hostels and budget hotels.
For the outdoor enthusiast, chocolate lover, and sophisticated traveler, San Carlos de Bariloche holds unending charm, beauty, and adventure.
Crisp, white, and majestic, the Argentine city promises adventure and luxury.
In the summer, San Carlos de Bariloche transforms itself into a Mediterranean paradise with warm weather and sparkling beaches.
Known best for its superb skiing, which rivals Switzerland, San Carlos de Bariloche is a premiere destination for those who want an experience, not simply a vacation.
Bariloche lies at the happy confluence of the beautiful Patagonian Steppe, the dramatic Andes Mountains, and the brilliant Nahuel Huapi Lake.
Even if you simply sat in front of a picture window and stared, your vacation would be complete.
Luckily, there is a lot more to do when you set foot outside.
Visitors come for the skiing in the winter, of course, but Bariloche is a year-round destination.
From meandering, leisurely sightseeing walking and drive tours to mountain trekking and exciting watersports, you can find it all in Bariloche.
The city itself is a study in contrasts: it is a bustling city in the midst of incredible wilderness.
Apartments, clubs, crowds, migrants, and tourists have made "el centro" a bit chaotic.
Crowds are thickest from mid-December through February (the Argentine summer) and July for the ski season.
The rest of the year, the masses thin down somewhat.
Many visitors spend little time in the city, preferring to travel 10 minutes to the lakes, forests, and mountain peaks.
If you do find yourself in town, though, it is easy to make the most of it.
Besides the stunning vistas that San Carlos de Bariloche offers, the city is also quite well known for its chocolate.
Mamuschka, Fenoglio, Rapa Nui, and other world class chocolates are made and sold here.
You can even find local fruit and liqueur inside luscious chocolate.
Save room in your suitcase for these treats.
San Carlos de Bariloche offers first class skiing, hiking, kayaking, biking, rafting, horse riding, and, of course, eating.
You can find accommodations and restaurants that cater to a wide range of budgets, so even if you are not splurging on the Galileo Boutique Hotel with its observatory, high resolution telescope, and $260 a night rooms, you can enjoy the hospitality and beauty of Bariloche at the area's hostels and budget hotels.
For the outdoor enthusiast, chocolate lover, and sophisticated traveler, San Carlos de Bariloche holds unending charm, beauty, and adventure.