San Carlos de Bariloche , better known as Bariloche is the host city for those who want to know the natural reserves of the area which include lakes, forests and mountains.It is situated in the Nahuel Huapi National Park and is the gateway to the Los Arrayanes National Park by river, also noted for being one of the most important destinations in the world for skiing.
The best area to stay is in the city center , where there are some magnificent visits to Lake Nahuel Huapi.This is a rather small area so we can easily walk around and visit the main tourist spots. The neuralgic point of the city is undoubtedly the Civic Center , an architectural complex with views of the lake, several old buildings located in a large square with a statue of General Julio A. Roca.
In the centre we find Mitre Street , which is the main street, and Perito Moreno where most of the restaurants and bars are concentrated, as well as the main shops.
On the map showing the best area to stay in Bariloche you will find a selection of the best hotels to sleep in.
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Downtown Bariloche, the best area to stay
Downtown Bariloche is relatively small, so any of the accommodations located between the Balneario Municipal and the cable car to Cerro del Otto are a good option to enjoy all the comforts without having to travel by car.In addition to rooms and cabins with excellent views of Lake Nahuel Huapi, it is the place with the best transport connections to visit the rest of the sites in the area and offers a wide range of restaurants and shops.
If you are looking for peace and quiet and to connect with the natural beauty of Bariloche, the centre can be a bit noisy due to its lively nightlife, and if you are travelling in the snow season and planning to ski, you will have to take into account that you will need to travel.As it is the neuralgic center of the area, it is an excellent option for those who wish to have all the services within a short distance and from there, they can tour around the hills and lakes making excursions during the day.
Other areas where to stay in Bariloche
Cerro Catedral
Cerro Catedral is the largest ski center in the southern hemisphere, with 120 kilometers of runs distributed in a surface of 600 hectares, which makes it the ideal place if you are planning a vacation focused on skiing or snowboarding.The area has all the essential services, such as supermarkets, pharmacies and shops, an endless number of options for renting ski equipment and a wide variety of bars and pubs to enjoy the evening once the slopes are closed.
If white sport is not your thing or you plan to visit Bariloche outside the snow season, Cerro Catedral also offers adventure activities such as climbing, trekking or mountain bike tours among its spectacular natural landscapes.the lodgings on the slopes of Cerro Catedral offer incredible panoramic views of the Andes, Lakes Nahuel Huapi and Gutiérrez and other nearby hills, such as Mount Tronador.
Hotels in Cerro Catedral
Llao Llao
In one of the most privileged enclaves in Bariloche and surrounded by two lakes, mountains and forests, Villa Llao Llao is connected to the city center by a coastal avenue named after the first director of National Parks: Exequiel Bustillo.His brother founded in 1939 the exclusive Llao Llao Hotel Resort& Spa, framed by the peaks of Mounts López and Tronador and Lakes Moreno and Nahuel Huapi.This luxury accommodation preserves the natural elegance of the old National Historical Monument offering services at the level of modern demands, with several restaurants where you can enjoy the famous Patagonian lamb, an 18-hole golf course, spa and different room options.
Hotels in Llao Llao
Lago Gutiérrez
Only 15km from the city of San Carlos de Bariloche, In a valley surrounded by Mounts Otto, Catedral and De la Ventana, Lake Gutiérrez has relatively warm waters, since the main contribution is not the melting of winter snows, but winter and spring rains.For that reason, it is one of the favorite destinations for bathing and water sports in the summer season.The lodgings near the lake offer good opportunities to tour around the forest, visit some of the small beaches in the area or practice fishing in a quiet environment.
Hotels in Lago Gutierrez
Playa Bonita
Playa Bonita is located only 8 kilometers from the center of the city and has everything you need to enjoy days of sun and beach: rental services for water sports such as diving, windsurfing and kayaking in the lake, numerous bars, restaurants and views of the Huemul, Gallina and Victoria islands from the shore.One of the best places to enjoy Bariloche in the summer season.
