Bariloche Advice

[irina]

I'm going to Bariloche for about 6 full days at the end of February. We are going to travel by bus so if the ash is still a huge issue with flights we should be fine.

I don't really know that much about the area really so I was hoping someone who's been there or lives there could give me some tips on must do's, must see's and must eats!

I know 6 days may be too much but I'd rather be doing nothing in fresh air than doing nothing here in the city. I've heard good things about San Martin de los Andes and Villa La Angostura, would they be good for day trips or maybe going for a night? Any recommendations would be must appreciated!!!

 

[Nicole_Ramirez]

I live here, but I don't get to do much between working and taking care of 3 young kids. Jez can probably help you with what you can do. As far as what you must eat... I haven't found any really good places yet. I personally think the food in Bariloche is not great at all.
I've been to San Martin de los Andes and it didn't seem too much to do there. It is much smaller than Bariloche. I don't know how much Villa La Angostura has recovered yet since they were hit pretty hard.

 

[jez]

This should get you started, ask if you have any specific questions....

6 days in not too much, I've been living here for almost 5 years and still find places that amaze me:

General:

Either hire car or use public transport. Here is a guide to using the new magnetic cards on the public buses: http://www.staybariloche.com/bariloche-public-bus-system.php

Ash updates: http://www.staybariloche.com/volcano-puyehue-ash-bariloche-travel.php

best bus service: viabariloche.com.ar - tuto letto (full bed, WiFi!)

Bariloche and surrounding area things to see & do:

1 full day: Circuito chico - cerro otto, cerro campanario, llao llao, colonia suiza, punto panaramico, consider hiring a bike to cycle the best and quietest part of the circuit: http://www.circuitochicobikes.com/circuito_chico_mountain_bikes_in_bariloche.html

1 Full day: Boat trip to Bosque Arrayanes & Isla Victoria: http://turisur.com.ar/isla_victoria_bosque_arrayanes_en.htm or http://www.islavictoriayarrayanes.com/en/index.htm if you have some spare time consider a short hike through the forests around Llao Llao

1 full day: Kayaking on the Nahuel Huapi lake: http://www.puravidapatagonia.com.ar/viajes_arg_lagos_2_eng.php or rafting on the Rio Manso: http://www.patagoniarafting.com/ http://www.extremosur.com/ http://www.aguasblancas.com.ar/

1 full day: day trip to Refugio Frey: http://www.trekbariloche.com/treks/frey-por-el-filo.php

1 full day: Cerro Tronador y Ventisquero Negro: either hire a car or take a day trip one of the tourist services

1 full day maybe 2: San Martín de los Andes circuito Siete Lagos, consider spending the night in San Martin and return via Villa Traful

1 full day: Villa La Angosura and trek to Bosque Arrayanes

1 full day: El Bolson, about 2 hours south of Bariloche - artesanal market on Saturday (?) & Sunday

Laze on one of the many beaches, have a massage, eat some chocolate, eat some ice cream, canopy: http://www.canopybariloche.com/ Francisco P. Moreno Museo de la Patagonia....

Eating:

Steak: El Boliche de Alberto (best one: villegas 347) http://www.elbolichedealberto.com/ they also do pasta

Local place: La Fonda del Tio: http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restau...ariloche_Province_of_Rio_Negro_Patagonia.html

Ice cream: http://www.heladosjauja.com/

For other places to eat check out trip advisor: http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restau...ariloche_Province_of_Rio_Negro_Patagonia.html

 

[irina]

Wow thanks so much for all the tips!!! I'm really excited to breathe in some fresh air!

 

[zapatosgoma]

La Fonda del Tio! Wow, that brings back a lot of memories! I lived in Bche during the late 80's, and just a few block from the place. Huuuge fried empanadas. But I think my digestive prowess has faded with age....