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Bariloche

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What to see in Bariloche

Lakes and mountains of Andean Patagonia, with an Alpine feel, chocolate and skiing in winter.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

Photo: enzofloyd · CC BY-SA 3.0

Bariloche highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Cerro Campanario

    One of the most beautiful viewpoints over the lakes.

  2. Circuito Chico

    A drive or bike route through lakes, forests and viewpoints.

  3. Cerro Catedral

    A ski resort in winter and hiking in summer.

  4. Centro Cívico

    A square of stone and timber buildings facing the lake.

  5. Victoria Island and the arrayanes forest

    By boat across Lake Nahuel Huapi.

Day trips from Bariloche

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Bariloche

Any time of year is good to travel to Bariloche: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Typical food of Bariloche

The dish you have to try there and how to make it at home, to whet your appetite before the trip (or to go back to Bariloche from your kitchen).

Bariloche hot chocolate
Photo: Dennis Wong from Hong Kong, Hong Kong · CC BY 2.0

Bariloche hot chocolate

Bariloche is Argentina’s chocolate capital, thanks to Swiss and Italian immigrants. After a day in the snow, people drink a thick hot chocolate with a hint of cinnamon.

  • Serves 4
  • 15 min

Ingredients

  • 200 g dark chocolate (60–70%)
  • 750 ml whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon of cornflour
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Whipped cream (optional)

How to make it at home

  1. Heat the milk with the cinnamon and sugar.
  2. Dissolve the cornflour in a little cold milk.
  3. Add the chopped chocolate to the hot milk and stir until it melts.
  4. Stir in the cornflour and cook over a low heat, stirring constantly, until thick.
  5. Serve hot, with whipped cream if you like.

The trick: With good-quality chocolate you hardly need any sugar.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the parrilla (grill house). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Argentina guide.

Frequently asked questions about Bariloche

What to see in Bariloche?

Cerro Campanario, Circuito Chico, Cerro Catedral, Centro Cívico and Victoria Island and the arrayanes forest.

What to see in Bariloche in one day?

Don’t miss Cerro Campanario, Circuito Chico, Cerro Catedral, Centro Cívico and Victoria Island and the arrayanes forest. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Bariloche?

Any time of year is good to travel to Bariloche: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Bariloche?

Circuito Chico.

What is the typical food of Bariloche?

Bariloche hot chocolate. Bariloche is Argentina’s chocolate capital, thanks to Swiss and Italian immigrants. After a day in the snow, people drink a thick hot chocolate with a hint of cinnamon.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.