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Kayaking

The lakes district has no shortage of places to kayak. There are many smaller and sheltered lakes for days with wind. Trips vary from half day to several day excursions exploring the shoreline of Nahuel Huapi.

Mountain Biking

The Bariloche area has some truly epic mountain biking. The riding season is from October till the first snow, around early June. The perfect Patagonia dirt, hills and scenery make for great rides. There are full & front suspension bikes as well as helmets available for rent all around Bariloche.

Motorcycle Rides

Renting and driving a BMW motorcycle in Patagonia is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Trips vary from half day to multi-day packages and can be tailor-made to the client's needs and wants.

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Museum

Though Bariloche has a huge variety of musuems, the chocolate museum and Patagonia Museum are both very interesting outings. The Chocolate Museum takes the guest from the bean to the sweet candy we all know and love. They even let you get your hands a little dirty if you want. The Patagonia Museum takes you through the history of this amazing land, playing homage to the native tribes, animals and founding fathers.

Parapente

There are different paragliding spots around Bariloche, the most popular being off the top of Cerro Otto. Another is off the Piltriquitron mountain outside of El Bolson.

River Rafting

Around the Bariloche area, there are several stretches of river that are commercially run. Rio Limay(outlet to Lago Nahuel Huapi) is class 1-2. The Rio Manso Inferior is class 2-3. The Rio Manso frontier is class 3-4 & crosses into Chile, (Bring your passport!). There are numerous companies who offer all-inclusive packages and finish with a traditional Argentine feast. Needless to say the Patagonia scenery is breathtaking and a great way to spend a day or more.

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Rock climbing

There is no shortage of excellent rock climbing opportunities around the Bariloche area. Piedra Blancas, high above Lago Nahuel Huapi offers sport routes, generally in the 5.7 - 5.10 range. Other Bariloche areas include Laguna Trebol and Cerro Ventana. The spires of Catedral above Refugio Frey offer classic Alpine routes. There are a couple of good guide books at the Club Andino Bariloche downtown.

 

Shopping

The city's main shopping district is located on the avenues of Mitre and Moreno. Mitre starts off at Centro Civico and continues beyond the main plaza, lined with shops filled with chocolate, knick knacks, sweaters,

t-shirts, artisan crafts and a few dining options. Bariloche is known for its chocolate and the local favorite, Mamushka, is located on Mitre. Other than Mamushka, there are a dozen other chocolate companies in el centro, each having its own persona. An outdoor art and crafts fair is located in the city square. The fair operates year-round except for important holidays and bad weather days.

Scenic Views

Ride the chairlift at Cerro Campanario or the gondola at Cerro Otto on a clear day and see the Lakes District from up high.

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Dinosaur Park

Take the kids to Parque Nahuelito, located on the Circuito Chico, to learn about Patagonian Dinosaurs. The nature-friendly park winds through a series of informational pit stops that are created to entertain the children.

Gambling

Try your luck at one of the area casinos. There is often live music in the evenings as well.

 

Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing is a new comer to Lago Nahuel Huapi but is an obvious great idea here in Bariloche because of the hefty winds that steadily blow. Kitebeach Bariloche has formed a professional company that takes advantage of the winds creating good waves and an ability to fly with needed breezes. Kitebeach offers one hour classes with certified instructors and includes needed equipment and wetsuits.

 

Paint Ball

Grab your friends and head to Colonia Suiza for some Paint Ball fun. Great for groups of friends or family, put your own teams together and fight it out with color in the old growth forests of Patagonia.

Scuba Diving

The crystal clear waters of Lago Nahuel Huapi offer several scuba diving opportunities. Whether you are a first time diver or have experience, there is great underwater adventure for everyone.

Snow Play and Sledding

Piedras Blancas offers fun for the whole family. In the winter you can enjoy beginner downhill skiing or cross country. In the summer there is mountain biking, hiking and rock climbing. The summit offers two dining choices and fabulous opportunities for panoramic pictures.

Spa Day

There are many high end spa facilities through out the area. They offer a wide array of different treatments to rejuvenate the body and soul.

 

Train

Take a train ride to the Patagonian steppe and beyond.

Underground Caverns

Visit Parque Cerro Leones where mystery and history await. Begin with an exploration of amazing caverns that burrow into the lower Andean hills. Then discover the interesting and sordid past of the Patagonian landscape, native cultures and European settlers.