Bariloche

We find in San Carlos de Bariloche mild mountain type weather. Temperatures tend to be quite variable and there’s wide amplitude between day and night.

During summer the area enjoy great weather, warm to hot during the day with cool nights. Cold and snowy winter lets people enjoy sport in the Mount Catedral Ski center, where temperatures are always lower due to the higher altitude which helps keeping good snow in the courts. Rains are more common during fall. October and November are the windiest months.

Weather

During summer the area enjoy great weather, warm to hot during the day with cool nights. Cold and snowy winter lets people enjoy sport in the Mount Catedral Ski center, where temperatures are always lower due to the higher altitude which helps keeping good snow in the courts. Rains are more common during fall. October and November are the windiest months.

When to come?

The entire extension of the Lake District can be visited all year round. It depends on the season the activities you will enjoy. Prices rise during the winter season, when people go to Bariloche for skiing; accommodation is a bit tricky as many are booked in advance. Prices in summer are cheaper and it’s usually the time when argentines take their holidays.

How long?

If you are planning to visit Bariloche, we recommend staying at least three nights. If you idea is to travel all along the Lake District, we recommend at least five or six nights. Many people in this area rent a car and combine the visit to both, the Argentine and Chilean sides in about ten days.

How to get there?

Bariloche is accessible by plane from Buenos Aires (2h), El Calafate (2h) and, depending on the season, from other cities in Patagonia. By bus, you can get there from Buenos Aires (24h), Mendoza (14h), Puerto Madryn (14h) and Chile (Puerto Montt, 8h). By boat, there’s an excursion named “Cruce de Lagos” which allows you to get to Bariloche from Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas in one or two days. Another option to get to Bariloche from Puerto Madryn is combining a bus to San Antonio Oeste and a night train to the final destination, departure varies according to the season.