Foto of the Week: Flowers in Bariloche
December 15, 2011 by ande
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The hills around Lake Nahuel Huapi in Bariloche explode with the vibrant colors of wildflowers late into the season.
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
July 12, 2011 by ande
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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
June 24, 2011 by ande
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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
June 6, 2011 by ande
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Simoca — Northern Argentine Food in Bariloche
Fans of Buenos Aires’ Cumaná will want to visit Simoca while in Bariloche. This restaurant serves up northern Argentine specialties and is a great option for those who want to discover the distinctive cuisine of provincial Argentina. Simoca has a cozy, family feel with tables spilling over during peak hours. Argentine folk art, creeping vines [...]
La Cascada — A Royal Retreat in Baroliche
The luxury La Cascada Hotel gets its name from a beautiful natural waterfall on the sprawling property, six kilometers outside Bariloche. The circa 1950 hotel was previously the stately residence of a well-to-do family. All 24 rooms are decorated in a unique style, so guests can chose a suite ranging from traditional country decor to [...]
