Bariloche

Bariloche is a mountain town in Rio Negro Province situated at 1055 meters elevation on the shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi. The town sits encircled by snow-covered Andean peaks and surrounded by dense forests that stretch across the landscape.

The town began in 1902 when German-Chilean settler Carlos Wiederhold opened a general store called La Alemana. Swiss immigrants followed and shaped the development with their alpine building traditions.

Swiss immigrants introduced the characteristic alpine architecture in 1905, leading to the construction of wooden chalets throughout the mountain town.

The Nahuel Huapi National Park offers numerous hiking trails and fishing spots accessible from the town. Visit in summer for trekking or in winter if you want to experience the skiing season.

The town hosts the Centro Atomico Bariloche, a nuclear research center that runs the Instituto Balseiro, one of South America's top technical schools. Few visitors know about this significant science hub operating in the mountain region.

Location: Río Negro Province

Capital city: Bariloche

Elevation above the sea: 1,055 m

GPS coordinates: -41.13333,-71.28333

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:53