Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Festivals & Events
For 10 days in August, Bariloche holds its
Fiesta Nacional de la Nieve
(National Snow
Festival).
In January and February the
Festival de Música de Verano
(Summer Music Festival)
puts on several different events, including the
Festival de Música de Cámara
(Chamber
Music Festival), the
Festival de Bronces
(Brass Festival) and the
Festival de Música
Antigua
(Ancient Music Festival).
On May 3 is the
Fiesta Nacional de la Rosa Mosqueta
, celebrating the fruit of the
wild shrub used in many regional delicacies.
Sleeping
From camping and private houses to five-star hotels, Bariloche's abundant accommoda-
tions make it possible to find good value even in high season, when reservations are a
good idea. Prices peak during ski season (July and August), drop slightly during high
season (January and February) and are lowest the rest of the year.
Hostel Los Troncos
HOSTEL $
OFFLINE MAP
(
0294-443-1188;
www.hostellostroncos.com.ar
;
San Martín 571; dm/d from AR$85/250;
)
A
step above most other hostels in town, the Troncos offers modern rooms with private
bathrooms and cozy touches such as private reading lamps. There's also a range of super
comfy hangout areas, an industrial-sized kitchen and a cute little courtyard garden.
Hostel 41 Below
HOSTEL $
( 0294-443-6433;
www.hostel41below.com
; Juramento 94; dm AR$80-90, d without bathroom
AR$300; )
This is an intimate hostel with clean dorms, fine doubles (with good
views) and mellow vibe. The kitchen and common room are excellent.
Hospedaje Wikter
HOTEL $
( 0294-442-3248;
www.hospedajewikter.com.ar
; Güemes 566; s AR$150; )
Up the hill
away from the center, this friendly little
hospedaje
offers spacious rooms in a bright,
modern building. Bathrooms are bigger than most in this price range and some rooms
have good views.
