One can find it all in Bariloche...mountains and lakes; a dry summer and snowy winter; natural beauty all year round and an abundance of different activities for each season. The city itself stands out with its unique stone and wood architecture, giving it a Swiss Alps feel.  It is also the gateway to Nahuel Huapi National Park, a place filled with beautiful landscapes, composing of lakes, forests, and snow-capped peaks. Sailing on the lake, one can visit Isla* Victoria, Puerto* Blest and the Bosque* de Arrayanes (native, tall, red-bark trees). It is said that the Bosque de Arrayanes inspired Disney to create "Bambi". Bariloche is also considered to be the capital of adventure tourism in the country. Activities include: rafting, canopy, trekking, horseback riding, mountain biking, lake kayaking, scuba diving, fishing, snowboarding, skiing, paragliding and hiking.

Highlights:

:: Nahuel Huapi National Park: With more than 700,000 hectares, it's the oldest park in Argentina, filled with lakes, rivers, glaciers, rapids, valleys, forests, mountains, snow-capped volcanos, and a variety of animal species.

:: Cerro Campanario: Enjoy the scenic chairlift as it takes you to the summit where, according to National Geographic, one of the best top ten views on the Planet can be appreciated.

:: Cerro Catedral: Considered to be one of the best ski resorts in South America, it is fully equipped with 67 km of skiable terrain and runs of up to 4 km in length. An attraction that also makes this centre a worthwhile visit outside of ski season.

:: Cerro Tronador:  Consisting of three peaks, it is the highest mountain in the area (3478m high). It was named Tronador because of thunderous sounds made by the chunks of ice falling off the glacier. Ventisquero Negro can be found on the outskirts of Cerro Tronador. Simply take the path which follows alongside Manso River.

:: Villa La Angostura: A beautiful, classy, yet rustic village, located some 80 km north of Bariloche on the northern shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake. From here you can access the famous Bosque de Arrayanes, the Seven Lakes Route and the small ski resort of Cerro Bayo.

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