Bariloche

San Carlos de Bariloche is a city in Argentina which belongs to the Río Negro province, and is the head-board Departmental.

Bariloche is the most visited tourist destination in Patagonia and the third nationally. It is the most populous Argentina city of the Patagonian Andes. It is located bordering the Nahuel Huapi National Park, southwest of the Río Negro province, near the Andes, on the southern shore of Nahuel Huapi Lake, at 832 km from Viedma.

Its nature reserves, including lakes, forests and mountains, its European architectural style, and outstanding ski resorts are the main attraction and economic support of the city. The city has been considered by some sources as the second ski destination worldwide. Bariloche is also one of the scientific and technological poles most important in America, where are the Bariloche Atomic Research Center, part of the National Atomic Energy Commission, and the Balseiro Institute from National University of Cuyo, which gives Physics, Mechanical Engineering and Nuclear careers. The city is home to the INVAP, which is a Argentina's high-tech company that designs and builds nuclear reactors, radar and satellites, among others.

Tourism is the main economic activity of the city. Due to its geographical characteristics, there are activities that are developed during the summer and other characteristic of winter. The city is located in the heart of the Nahuel Huapi National Park and is the gateway (by water) of the Los Arrayanes National Park which protects an arrayanes  forest. A series of specially designed catamarans, allow you take lake tours and excursions on Nahuel Huapi Lake.

Annually, it receives national and international tourists, who delight with the many activities offered by this city. The most important ski center in Argentina is the Cerro Catedral, located twenty miles from San Carlos de Bariloche. Another ski center is the Cerro Otto where we practice cross-country skiing.

In the tourist circuit is required to visit the Cerro Tronador, whose summit is a landmark border between Chile and Argentina, through the Mascardi lake by which they can be lake tours, and visit the Vestiquero Negro glacier at its base. It is also possible to climb to the summit of Cerro Tronador, staying on the path in a mountain hut.

Another route that also allows crossing the border to Chile is called "Cruce de Lagos". This tour begins in Puerto Pañuelo, one of the places where come out catamarans on Lake Nahuel Huapi. This small port is located near the Hotel Llao Llao, and has one of the best scenery in the area.

The lakes crossing alternate routes by water and earth, traveling to Puerto Blest, a beautiful site located in the National Park, where you can stay in a hostel, away from everything. Then, by bus, continue the trip to Puerto Alegre, where you can embark on the Caleuche ship to sail the lake Frias, surrounded by mountains and a green incredible. In Puerto Frias you can made the immigration process and the journey continues to Chile. Peulla first, then browsing Lake Todos los Santos until Petrohué, where you can choose to visit Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas.

The water of rivers and lakes is cold at all times due to melting, however during the summer  even in March many people go to the sunny beaches of Lake Nahuel Huapi as Bonita, Serena and lakes Moreno and Gutierrez, and even enjoy a bath. In lakes and rivers of the region people practice water sports, including sailing, canoeing and rafting on mountain rivers. It also has several hiking equine circuits like Piedras Blancas.

It is important enhance the extensive chain of choppy of the Club Andino Bariloche and mountain huts that cover their landscapes and permit know lakes, mountains and glaciers. There are routes for all levels, beginning in the paths of a few hundred meters until chopped up high mountain, recommended only for experts. The climbers in the area are grouped in the Club Andino Bariloche, which provides information for tourists and residents, as well as its hiking free permit service.

Between June and August, there are two festivities. One is the National Day of Snow and the other is the Feast of the Communities. Likewise, Bariloche is the main tourist student center from Argentina, because students who complete high school travel there.

Sol del Nahuel Hotel
Gran Panamericano Hotel
Sur Inn
Aldebaran Hotel
Bariloche Flat Hotel
Hotel Uranga Ruca
Apart Costa Azul