Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Nahuel Huapi's ski resort, Cerro Catedral (
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), was once South America's trendi-
est, and has been superseded only by Las Leñas (near Mendoza) and resorts in Chile. Las
Leñas has far superior snow (dry powder), but it lacks Catedral's strong point: views.
There's nothing like looking over the shimmering lakes of Nahuel Huapi from its snowy
slopes.
Day passes run between AR$305 and AR$455, depending on the season. If you need
lessons, stop into the ski schools at Cerro Catedral or Club Andino Bariloche. Two-hour
private lessons run at about AR$720. For rental equipment, try
Baruzzi Deportes
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( 0294-442-4922; Urquiza 250; 9am-1pm & 3-6pm Mon-
martinpescador@bariloche.com.ar; Rolando 257; 9am-1pm & 3:30-7pm Mon-Fri)
. Equipment is
also available on-site. Sets of skis, boots and poles rent for between AR$125 and
AR$165, and snowboarding gear between AR$175 and AR$225 per day, depending on
the season.
Mountain Biking
Bicycles are ideal for the Circuito Chico (though this 60km loop demands endurance)
and other trips near Bariloche; most roads are paved and even the gravel roads are good.
Mountain-bike rental, including gloves and helmet, will cost you around AR$120 per day
(
0294-445-6571;
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www.bikeway.com.ar
;
Moreno 237)
.
Fishing
Fly-fishing draws visitors from around the world to Argentina's accessible Andean-
Patagonian parks, from Lago Puelo and Los Alerces in the south to Lanín in the north of
the country.
On larger lakes, such as Nahuel Huapi, trolling is the preferred method, while fly-fish-
ing is the rule on most rivers. The season runs mid-November to mid-April. For more in-
formation, contact the
Asociación de Pesca y Caza Nahuel Huapi
(Hunting & Fishing
Club; 0294-442-1515;
www.apcnh.com
;
cnr Costanera 12 de Octubre & Onelli; 9am-6pm Mon-
Sat)
. For rental equipment and guide hire, try Baruzzi Deportes or Martín Pescador. Both
offer guided fishing trips for about AR$3600 per day for one or two people (price is the
same either way and includes all equipment, lunch, transport and guide). Fishing licenses
(AR$180/540/720 per day/week/season) are required and available at these shops.
Horseback Riding
Most travel agencies along Av Bartolomé Mitre offer horseback-riding trips.
