Bariloche, the Aspen or Vail of Argentina! Bariloche's Deep blue lakes, towering mountains, glaciers, climbing, boating, exploring, dining and just full relaxing make this an incomparable destination. The scenery alone leaves most people breathless!.
San Carlos de Bariloche, commonly known as Bariloche, is located in Argentina's Patagonia, on the the southern coast of Nahuel Huapi Lake, a 2 hour flight from Buenos Aires.
Summer sports on the various lakes in the region, trekking, climbing, horseback touring, bicycle tours and other warm weather activities draw visitors to the region as much as the winter ski season does.
The city itself embodies a strange juxtaposition: an urban city plopped down in the middle of beautiful wilderness. Bits and pieces of the charming architecture influenced by German, Swiss, and English immigration are still in evidence. Drive 10 minutes outside town, and you'll once again be surrounded by thick forests, rippling lakes, and snowcapped peaks that rival those found in alpine Europe.