Must-see attractions in Bariloche & the Lake District

  • Parque Nacional Lanín

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Dominating the view in all directions along the Chilean border, the snowcapped cone of 3776m Volcán Lanín is the centerpiece of this national park, which…

  • 500px Photo ID: 238053353 - Vista over Lago Nahuel Huapi in Bariloche, Argentina.

    Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    One of Argentina's most-visited national parks, Nahuel Huapi occupies 7500 sq km in the mountainous southwestern Neuquén and western Río Negro provinces…

  • Ventisquero Negro glacial lake in Nahuel Huapi National Park in Argentina.

    Ventisquero Negro

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    From Pampa Linda, it's a 6km drive (or over an hour's walk) along a severely potholed dirt road to the Ventisquero Negro lookout. It's a spectacular sight…

  • Parque Nacional Los Arrayanes

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    This small national park, encompassing the entire Quetrihué Peninsula that juts out into the waters of Lago Nahuel Huapi, protects remaining stands of the…

  • Centro Paleontológico Lago Barreales

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    For true dino-freaks, the best place to satiate the hunger for bones is the Centro Paleontológico Lago Barreales, located 90km northwest of Neuquén. It's…

  • Feria Artesanal

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Local craftspeople sell their wares at this market, along the eastern edge of Plaza Pagano, which boasts over 300 artists, who make and sell everything…

  • Parque Arqueológico Colomichicó

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    This small archaeological site features one of the most important collections of Pehuenche rock art in Patagonia. There are over 600 examples here, carved…

  • Bodega Malma

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Under the same ownership as the Bodega del Fin del Mundo, this delightful winery 60km north of Neuquén allows you to sample its five wine ranges during…

  • Dinosaur replica at Carmen Funes Municipal Museum.

    Museo Municipal Carmen Funes

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    The star of the show at this museum, 116km west of Neuquén, is a full-size reconstructed skeleton of the Argentinosaurus huinculensis, believed to have…

  • Cascada Coa Có

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    This waterfall is a moderately easy, two-hour roundtrip walk from Villa Traful that can be done without a guide. Walk uphill on the street running beside…

  • Museo Municipal Ernesto Bachmann

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Some 79km southwest of Neuquén, off RN 237, the small town of El Chocón is the proud home of the virtually complete hundred-million-year-old skeleton of…

  • Teleférico Cerro Otto

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    This cable car carries passengers to the summit of Cerro Otto (1405m), with all-encompassing views of Lago Nahuel Huapi from the top. Besides several…

  • Museo de la Patagonia

    Bariloche

    This small museum is a good introduction to the region, from its volcanic origins and archaeological sites to a wealth of taxidermied wildlife, the life…

  • Museo Municipal Argentino Urquiza

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    A worthwhile detour for hardcore dinosaur enthusiasts, this museum is located in the little town of Rincón de Los Sauces, some 240km north of Neuquén via…

  • Bodega Familia Schroeder

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Visit this award-winning winery, founded by a pioneering family, to sample from their nine wine ranges and to visit their 'dinosaur cellar,' where a…

  • Centro Cívico

    Bariloche

    A stroll through Bariloche’s center, with its beautiful log-and-stone buildings designed by architect Ezequiel Bustillo, is a must. Besides, posing for a…

  • Bodega del Fin del Mundo

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    The largest of the Patagonian wineries and one of the world's southernmost, Bodega del Fin del Mundo uses cutting-edge technology to produce its Special…

  • Vía Cristi

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Situated about 2km from the center of Junín de los Andes, near the end of Av Antártida Argentina, Vía Cristi contains a collection of 22 sculptures, bas…

  • La Pastera Museo del Che

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    This small museum is located in a former barn, where Che Guevara spent a couple of nights in late January 1952 during the motorcycle trip immortalized in…

  • Salazar

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    This Mapuche community on the 26km dirt road to Lago Ruca Choroi (in Parque Nacional Lanín) sells traditional weavings, araucaria pine nuts and, in summer…

  • Bodega Humberto Canale

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Some 44km east of Neuquén, near the town of General Roca, this colonial-style winery runs two-hour tours that take in the wine presses, stainless-steel…

  • Cascada Chachín

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    This powerful waterfall gushing down the rock face is 46km west of San Martín de los Andes, accessible via the unpaved, winding RP 48 and then by a 5km…

  • Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    An offshoot of the fine-arts museum in Buenos Aires, MNBA showcases fine arts from the region, as well as paintings representative of major European art…

  • Bosque Tallado

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    A signposted road leads from RN 40 up the wooded slopes of Cerro Piltriquitrón. From the end of the road, it's a 40-minute hike to the Sculpted Forest,…

  • Museo de Montaña Otto Meiling

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    This museum at the Refugio Berghof is named for the pioneering climber and contains displays about his life, as well as some personal effects. To get here…

  • Cascada de Los Alerces

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    This 20m waterfall is worth the drive for the spectacular setting. If you use your imagination, you may see the resemblance between the falls and the…

  • Museo Primeros Pobladores

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Regional archaeological and ethnographic items such as arrowheads, spear points, pottery and musical instruments are the focus of this museum. Good…

  • Cabeza del Indio

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    On a ridge 7km west of town is Cabeza del Indio, a rock outcrop resembling a man’s profile; the trail has great views of the Río Azul and Lago Puelo. The…

  • Aerosilla Cerro Bellavista

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Several chairlifts and the Aerosilla Cerro Bellavista carry passengers up to 2000m on Cerro Catedral, where there's a restaurant/confitería offering…

  • Museo Mapuche

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    This small but interesting museum showcases Mapuche pottery, pipes, piñon (araucaria tree nut) grinders and musical instruments. Another display features…

  • Cascada Escondida

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Small but beautifully formed, this 'hidden' waterfall lies several kilometers north of El Bolsón, reachable via a gravel road or a walking trail from town.

  • Centro Cultural

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    In front of the plaza, this center hosts concerts and shows recently released Hollywood blockbusters and work by local artists.

  • Aerosilla Campanario

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    At Cerro Campanario, the Aerosilla Campanario lifts passengers up to a panoramic view of Lago Nahuel Huapi.

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