60-Second Geography

Bariloche, Argentina

Bariloche with Aerolineas Argentinas

• Bariloche is located on the western border of Argentina, where Chile is only a short distance away. The city lies inside of the Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi, a national forest that covers about 2,720 sq mi—the oldest national park in Argentina. Though the city of Bariloche itself doesn’t offer the traveler as much as larger cities, the natural environment is a perfect getaway for the traveler that seeks to get away from it all. The national park that surrounds it has an array of crisp lakes, trekking in mountains and other trails, and skiing in the winter months.

• Trekking through forests and trails is the best way to truly experience the area around Bariloche. The trails offered around Bariloche can be done in half-day, day, or multi-day hikes. Some of these trails meander alongside lakes with glass-like surfaces, rise up to vistas that overlook the area, and lead to major landmarks in the area. One such trail is the Circuito Chico, a 37 mile route that can be hiked or biked, which starts in the downtown area of Bariloche. The traveler will get a full view of what the area has to offer as they do all, or part, of this iconic trail. Along the way, the traveler will find beaches on the lake, the foot of mountains, and even the most famous hotel in Bariloche—the Llao Llao Hotel.

• One of the amazing sites for the traveler to see is Cerro Tronador, which is the highest mountain in the area. Here the traveler will see a waterfall from a cliff named Saltillo de las Nalcas. Also near the Cerro Tronador is the Ventisquero Nero (Black Glacier), an unusually colored glacier from the natural sediment in the area.

This small but charming city is hub for just about every activity in nature. From horseback riding and hiking to fishing and kayaking, Bariloche is little-known getaway to feed the busy soul. Let Aerolineas Argentinas fly the traveler to the grandest of scenery in Argentina—and they won’t be disappointed by the beauty they’ll find.

 This is a very complete excursion that combines coastal kayaking and hiking in the Nahuel Huapi National Park. Starts in the morning following the National Road 40 in south direction until entering to the National Park and reach the beach in the Mascardi Lake where the kayak activity will take place. After lunch a nature oriented hike will let you enjoy this amazing environment of evergreen forest and blue lakes. We return to town in the afternoon.