Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
By Bus: Chevallier
and
La Estrella
bus lines
provide daily bus service to Bariloche from Bue-
nos Aires and from other parts of Patagonia.
The trip from Buenos Aires takes 22 hours.
Climate
The climate is cool year-round, but Lake
Nahuel Huapi moderates the temperatures.
Summer temperatures average 14°C (60°F),
while winter temperatures average 2°C (35°F).
Snow falls from May through September and
there is a lot of rain near the Andean chain.
Whatever the season, bring rain gear and
layerable clothing.
Arrival
The airport is 10 miles east of Bariloche. It is
very small, with only a long runway, wind sock
and terminal. Taxis and microbuses meet each
flight. There are Hertz and Avis rental car
kiosks at the airport. A cab from the airport to
the center of town will cost approximately $10.
Orientation
Bariloche, at 2,400 feet above sea level, is the
heart of Argentina's Lake Region. The area,
dotted with lakes, is nestled at the foot of the
Andean mountain range. It is home to 110,000
people, many of whom have moved here from
other parts of Argentina and Chile. The com-
mercial center of town is built along the south-
ern shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi. This part of
town is quite small and, although hilly, can be
Jorge Newbury
is called
Aeroparque (Ay-
ro-park-eh).
Bariloche is in
the province of
Río Negro.
