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mountains, lush islands in the lake, condor
hideaways and other Patagonian towns nearby.
Warm Weather Bariloche
You can easily walk through Bariloche. There
are few “don't miss” sights, but one absolute
must is the
Museo de la Patagonia
on the
Plaza Centro Cívico. Small but informative, the
museum has three floors of exhibits. The first
floor shows animals that are indigenous to
Patagonia, including the condor. The second
floor describes the founding of Bariloche. Look
closely at the early photos and you'll see some
young men wearing Nazi armbands. (These
photos were taken long before Hitler.) The third
floor focuses on the Indian tribes that lived in
the area. Tools, kayaks and clothing are among
the displays. Stop in at the adjoining library.
The Tourist
Office is also on
the Plaza
Centro Cívico.
A stroll along the waterfront heading east
(right) is relaxing. You'll soon come to
Plaza
Italia
, marked by a statue of Remus and
Romulus and beyond it a huge cathedral. Stun-
ning on the outside, the interior is disappoint-
ing and looks unfinished.
You can tour the town by mini-bus, but it's a lot
more fun to take “Pochi,” a small two-car trol-
ley which leaves on the hour from the steps in
front of the Civic Center. Tours start at 9 am
and the last tour leaves at 6 pm, with a break
or siesta from 1 to 2 pm.
Pochi trolley
tours last 50
minutes.
