SAN CARLOS DE BARILOCHE

• Height above sea level: 790 mt
• Population: 90,000 inhabitants
• Distance from Buenos Aires city: 1,596 km
• Length of flight: 2 hs 20 mins
• Distance from local airport: 11 km
• Date of Foundation: 1902

Surrounded by low mountains with thick woods filled with colihues and cypresses, and boasting the majestic Nahuel Huapi Lake, this city provides access to one of the most beautiful places in the world: an area of lakes, rivers, snowcapped peaks, glaciers and exuberant flora. Its architecture reminds visitors of the traditional alpine villages, with their stone and wooden constructions. Its most distinctive and emblematic site is the Civic Center, housing the Town Hall, the Secretary of Tourism and a greatly decorated shopping area. The wide variety of landscapes turn it into the ideal spot for the practice of horse riding, rafting, trekking, 4-wheel-drive rides, golf, mountaineering and all kinds of outdoor activities. Bariloche is the most popular destination for all kinds of tourists, ranging from young people to the highly demanding European and even Japanese visitors, as it provides suitable options for all ages and budgets, with a clear-cut division of activities for every segment of the market.