Bariloche & the Lake District
Dominating the view in all directions along the Chilean border, the snowcapped cone of 3776m Volcán Lanín is the centerpiece of this national park, which…
Must-see attractions in Bariloche & the Lake District
Bariloche & the Lake District
One of Argentina's most-visited national parks, Nahuel Huapi occupies 7500 sq km in the mountainous southwestern Neuquén and western Río Negro provinces…
Bariloche & the Lake District
From Pampa Linda, it's a 6km drive (or over an hour's walk) along a severely potholed dirt road to the Ventisquero Negro lookout. It's a spectacular sight…
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Bariloche & the Lake District
This small national park, encompassing the entire Quetrihué Peninsula that juts out into the waters of Lago Nahuel Huapi, protects remaining stands of the…
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Centro Paleontológico Lago Barreales
Bariloche & the Lake District
For true dino-freaks, the best place to satiate the hunger for bones is the Centro Paleontológico Lago Barreales, located 90km northwest of Neuquén. It's…
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Bariloche & the Lake District
Local craftspeople sell their wares at this market, along the eastern edge of Plaza Pagano, which boasts over 300 artists, who make and sell everything…
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Parque Arqueológico Colomichicó
Bariloche & the Lake District
This small archaeological site features one of the most important collections of Pehuenche rock art in Patagonia. There are over 600 examples here, carved…
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Bariloche & the Lake District
Under the same ownership as the Bodega del Fin del Mundo, this delightful winery 60km north of Neuquén allows you to sample its five wine ranges during…
Bariloche & the Lake District
The star of the show at this museum, 116km west of Neuquén, is a full-size reconstructed skeleton of the Argentinosaurus huinculensis, believed to have…
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Bariloche & the Lake District
This waterfall is a moderately easy, two-hour roundtrip walk from Villa Traful that can be done without a guide. Walk uphill on the street running beside…
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Museo Municipal Ernesto Bachmann
Bariloche & the Lake District
Some 79km southwest of Neuquén, off RN 237, the small town of El Chocón is the proud home of the virtually complete hundred-million-year-old skeleton of…
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Bariloche & the Lake District
This cable car carries passengers to the summit of Cerro Otto (1405m), with all-encompassing views of Lago Nahuel Huapi from the top. Besides several…
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Bariloche
This small museum is a good introduction to the region, from its volcanic origins and archaeological sites to a wealth of taxidermied wildlife, the life…
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Museo Municipal Argentino Urquiza
Bariloche & the Lake District
A worthwhile detour for hardcore dinosaur enthusiasts, this museum is located in the little town of Rincón de Los Sauces, some 240km north of Neuquén via…
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Bariloche & the Lake District
Visit this award-winning winery, founded by a pioneering family, to sample from their nine wine ranges and to visit their 'dinosaur cellar,' where a…
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Bariloche
A stroll through Bariloche’s center, with its beautiful log-and-stone buildings designed by architect Ezequiel Bustillo, is a must. Besides, posing for a…
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Bariloche & the Lake District
The largest of the Patagonian wineries and one of the world's southernmost, Bodega del Fin del Mundo uses cutting-edge technology to produce its Special…
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Bariloche & the Lake District
Situated about 2km from the center of Junín de los Andes, near the end of Av Antártida Argentina, Vía Cristi contains a collection of 22 sculptures, bas…
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Bariloche & the Lake District
This small museum is located in a former barn, where Che Guevara spent a couple of nights in late January 1952 during the motorcycle trip immortalized in…
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Bariloche & the Lake District
This Mapuche community on the 26km dirt road to Lago Ruca Choroi (in Parque Nacional Lanín) sells traditional weavings, araucaria pine nuts and, in summer…
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Bariloche & the Lake District
Some 44km east of Neuquén, near the town of General Roca, this colonial-style winery runs two-hour tours that take in the wine presses, stainless-steel…
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Bariloche & the Lake District
This powerful waterfall gushing down the rock face is 46km west of San Martín de los Andes, accessible via the unpaved, winding RP 48 and then by a 5km…
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Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Bariloche & the Lake District
An offshoot of the fine-arts museum in Buenos Aires, MNBA showcases fine arts from the region, as well as paintings representative of major European art…
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Bariloche & the Lake District
A signposted road leads from RN 40 up the wooded slopes of Cerro Piltriquitrón. From the end of the road, it's a 40-minute hike to the Sculpted Forest,…
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Bariloche & the Lake District
This museum at the Refugio Berghof is named for the pioneering climber and contains displays about his life, as well as some personal effects. To get here…
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Bariloche & the Lake District
This 20m waterfall is worth the drive for the spectacular setting. If you use your imagination, you may see the resemblance between the falls and the…
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Bariloche & the Lake District
Regional archaeological and ethnographic items such as arrowheads, spear points, pottery and musical instruments are the focus of this museum. Good…
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Bariloche & the Lake District
On a ridge 7km west of town is Cabeza del Indio, a rock outcrop resembling a man’s profile; the trail has great views of the Río Azul and Lago Puelo. The…
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Bariloche & the Lake District
Several chairlifts and the Aerosilla Cerro Bellavista carry passengers up to 2000m on Cerro Catedral, where there's a restaurant/confitería offering…
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Bariloche & the Lake District
This small but interesting museum showcases Mapuche pottery, pipes, piñon (araucaria tree nut) grinders and musical instruments. Another display features…
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Bariloche & the Lake District
Small but beautifully formed, this 'hidden' waterfall lies several kilometers north of El Bolsón, reachable via a gravel road or a walking trail from town.
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Bariloche & the Lake District
In front of the plaza, this center hosts concerts and shows recently released Hollywood blockbusters and work by local artists.
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Bariloche & the Lake District
At Cerro Campanario, the Aerosilla Campanario lifts passengers up to a panoramic view of Lago Nahuel Huapi.
