La Cueva — A Gourmet Dining Adventure in Bariloche
La Cueva restaurant is one of the most exclusive and adventurous, if not exactly eco-friendly, dining experiences you can have in Bariloche. As its name suggests, ‘The Cave,’ is set inside the belly of a mountain — Princess Peak, seven kilometers from the base of Cerro Catedral ski resort. Getting To La Cueva is Half [...]
Cerro Catedral — South America’s Budget Tahoe
Catedral Alta Patagonia in the vast winter playland of Argentina’s Lakes District is the country’s top ski destination. Cerro Catedral, as it’s more commonly known, is popular both for its extensive terrain spread across three mountains and its 19 kilometer (12 mi.) proximity to Bariloche, Patagonia’s second largest city. The 1030 meter (3379 ft.) high [...]
Hostel Inn Bariloche
Hostel Inn Bariloche may not be the absolute cheapest or most diverse hostel in Patagonia’s largest city but it wins on location, cleanliness and stunning views. As a Hostel International hostel with various locations around Argentina, Hostel Inn is large enough so that they know what they’re doing, but small enough that their hostels still [...]
Friends Restaurant — 24-Hour Eatery
Friends in downtown Bariloche is a festive eatery that serves up decent, if slightly greasy, Argentine food 24 hours a day. Here you’ll find the classics — pasta, pizza, hamburgers and some European fare such as goulash and spatzle at reasonable prices. The thick-crust pizza is a filling diversion from the normal Argentine thin-crusted pie. [...]
Cerros Nevados — All-You-Can-Eat Buffet
Those traveling in Argentina for any length of time will discover tenedor libres, or ‘free fork’ restaurants (read: all-you-can-eat). They’re a great option for those with big appetites and small wallets, or groups who can’t agree on what they want to eat. Many of Argentina’s all-you-can-eat cafeterias are run by Chinese families, and they [...]
Hostería del Lago — A Family Lodge in Bariloche
Hostería del Lago is a nice choice for a traditional small four-star family hotel in Bariloche. The rustic Alpine-style building is inviting, as is the indoor-outdoor pool on a deck overlooking Lake Nahuel Huapi. The rooms are cheerfully decorated and most have little balconies overlooking the lake. Larger families or groups who need more space [...]
El Patacon — Patagonian Gourmet
El Patacon is considered one of Bariloche’s finest restaurants. Visited by noteworthy guests including various European royalty, Argentine actors and former U.S. president, Bill Clinton (who dined here with despised former Argentine president, Carlos Menem) it’s regularly featured in luxury travel magazines. Not just nobility, celebrities and shifty politicians get the royal treatment here though. [...]
Cervecería Blest — No Blest, No Glory
Cervecería Blest, Bariloche’s only microbrewery, is owned by the same people who run popular downtown pub, The Pilgrim. The restaurant, located 11 kilometers out of town, provides a unique atmosphere with an old fashion delivery truck out front and antique decor including beer steins, kegs and license plates. The walls are covered with coasters that [...]
Pilgrim Irish Pub
Bariloche’s most enduring Irish pub, Pilgrim has a great atmosphere and is a cozy place for an afternoon meal or an aprés-ski. On summer days it’s the perfect place to sit on the patio and enjoy a pint. After the dinner hour Pilgrim turns into the crowded party scene you’d expect from an Irish bar, [...]
El Chucaro — A Family-Run Patagonian BBQ
If you’re looking for a ‘creole barbecue’ in Bariloche check out a local favorite, El Chucaro. The parilla has a cowboy feel with bright lighting that says, ‘hello family and friends’ more than ‘welcome lovebirds.’ El Chucaro is a family-run barbecue spot popular on weekends to eat some of the world’s best beef at a [...]
