| San Carlos de Bariloche | ||
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| Salutation | Switzerland Argentina | |
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| State | Argentina | |
| Region | Rio Negro province | |
| Territory | Bariloche | |
| Altitude | 893 m a.s.l. | |
| Inhabitants | 89.092 (2001) | |
| Name inhabitants | barilochense | |
| Prefix tel | 54 2944 | |
| POSTAL CODE | R8400 | |
| Time zone | UTC-3 | |
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San Carlos de Bariloche is a city of Argentine Patagonia.
To know
Geographical notes
It is located in the province of Río Negro at the foot of the Andes, on the shores of the lake Nahuel Huapi, surrounded by mountains Tronador, Cerro Catedral is Cerro López.
Background
Originally founded by Austrians, Germans and Venetians, it takes its name from Carlos Wiederhold, who opened a small shop near the present city center after crossing the Andes from the ChileBariloche was officially founded on May 3, 1902, by a decree of the executive branch of the National Government. In 1909 there were 1,250 inhabitants, the telegraph, the post office, and a road that connected the city with Neuquén. Trade, however, continued to depend on Chile until the construction of the railway in 1934.
How to orient yourself
San Carlos de Bariloche: full screen map.How to get
By plane
- 1 Aeropuerto Internacional San Carlos de Bariloche Teniente Luis Candelaria (IATA: BRC) (13 km from the city center). The airport is connected with the main cities of theArgentina he was born in Chile and seasonally with some Brazilian cities.
By car
To San Carlos de Bariloche from Buenos Aires it takes 22 hours, so it is advisable to stop in the town of NeuquénThe main ways to reach this city are:
- Route 22 (Bahía Blanca-Neuquén) and Ruta 237 (Neuquén-Bariloche)
- Route 23 (San Antonio Oeste - Bariloche)
On the train
- 2 Estación San Carlos de Bariloche. San Carlos de Bariloche is connected with Viedma on the train. During the journey it is possible to admire beautiful landscapes.
By bus
- 3 Terminal de Ómnibus San Carlos de Bariloche, 12 de Octubre 2400, ☎ 54 294 443-2860.
Different lines allow you to reach San Carlos de Bariloche by bus:
- without stopping: “Ruta Nacional Nº 5” - “Ruta Provincial Nº 1” (la Pampa) - “Ruta Provincial Nº 18” (la Pampa) - “Ruta Nacional Nº 35” - “Ruta Nacional Nº 152” - “Ruta Provincial Nº 6 ”(Río Negro) -“ Ruta Nacional Nº 22 ”- NEUQUEN -“ Ruta Nacional Nº 22 ”-“ Ruta Nacional Nº 237 ”;
- with stops: “Ruta Nacional Nº 3” - “Ruta Nacional Nº 22” - NEUQUEN - “Ruta Nacional Nº 22” - “Ruta Nacional Nº 237”;
How to get around
What see
- 1 Cathedral of San Carlos de Bariloche (Nuestra Señora del Nahuel Huapi). In neo-Gothic style, it was completed in 1947
- Civic Center of Bariloche. in which there is a library, a theater, a museum, the town hall, the post office, the police station and the customs
- 2 Patagonian Museum (In the main pizza near the tourist office). With a section on pre-Hispanic populations.
Events and parties
- Chocolate Festival.
Easter. - National Snow Festival.
Easter.What to do
San Carlos de Bariloche is a famous ski resort but also offers other activities such as water sports, hiking and mountaineering.
- 1 Cerro Catedral (Argentina).
- 2 Cerro Otto.
Shopping
The city is famous for the production of chocolate.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
High prices
- 1 Llao Llao Hotel & Resort, Av. Ezequiel Bustillo Km. 25, ☎ 54 29 4444-5700.
Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
Other projects
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