What to Do in Bariloche, Bariloche, Argentina

Bariloche is rightly beloved by Argentines and international tourists: here’s what to do in this beautiful city! On the list of what to do in Bariloche, many places outside the city center stand out: the four refuges, Otto Meiling Refuge, Circuito Chico, Colonia Suiza, Cerro Otto, and Cerro Campanario are not located in downtown Bariloche. Despite being a real city (population exceeds one hundred thousand), Bariloche is a very pleasant and touristically rich place. Bariloche’s historic center is pleasant, full of breweries, restaurants, and places to buy excellent chocolate: in short, Bariloche is the perfect base from which to admire spectacular nature.

In fact, Bariloche, located on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi in northern Patagonia, is a trekking and biking paradise in the summer season and a favorite ski resort in the winter. This post, however, is dedicated to what to do in Bariloche in the summer season!

The trek to the Otto Meiling Refuge is definitely one of the most beautiful in the Bariloche area. The starting point of the trek is Pampa Linda, which can only be reached by a private service that can be booked in one of the tour operators in Bariloche. The transfer leaves at 8 a.m. from Bariloche and reaches Pampa Linda around 11 a.m.: the cost is about 25 euros, round trip. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).