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My girlfriend and I went to Bariloche in the first week of the skiiing / snowboarding season and were lucky enough to catch the best snow in 5 years. It's a great little town which feels like a small US or Canadian winter / summer resort. The locals are very friendly, but the pistes are a bit...more My girlfriend and I went to Bariloche in the first week of the skiiing / snowboarding season and were lucky enough to catch the best snow in 5 years. It's a great little town which feels like a small US or Canadian winter / summer resort. The locals are very friendly, but the pistes are a bit limiting. That said, it's proper lakes and mountains country. We stayed in Cabanas Pailahue, on the lakeside main road which were superb.close

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by jt – posted on May 11, 2007

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Bariloche's great for chocolate and restaurants and for getting out of to explore everything around it. We hired a car from Esquel to Bariloche and explored the Lakes that way. We didn't think the Seven Lakes Route lived up to its reputation (lots of road works and trees preventing any...more Bariloche's great for chocolate and restaurants and for getting out of to explore everything around it. We hired a car from Esquel to Bariloche and explored the Lakes that way. We didn't think the Seven Lakes Route lived up to its reputation (lots of road works and trees preventing any real views of any of the lakes!), but loved coming back from San Martín de los Andes down Route 63 through the canyons. We also highly recommend camping in P. N. Lanín - lovely - and the south of P. N. Nahuel Huapi.close

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by everytim540 – posted on Feb 18, 2007

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Bariloche would be a great place to hang out if the weather cooperates. If you are forced to stay indoors there is not much to do. The wind is strong and very chilly which was in mid December. We think that you get better value for your money staying in a place like San Martin de la Andes...more Bariloche would be a great place to hang out if the weather cooperates. If you are forced to stay indoors there is not much to do. The wind is strong and very chilly which was in mid December. We think that you get better value for your money staying in a place like San Martin de la Andes (although less of a night life)close

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by showla9543 – posted on Dec 17, 2006

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We stayed in Bariloche for 3 days of which one day was rained out and we drove through circuito chico and were amazed by the views in spite of the rain. We also hiked up to the mirador that offers spectacular views of Lago Guittierez. On our second day in Bariloche we were treated to a...more We stayed in Bariloche for 3 days of which one day was rained out and we drove through circuito chico and were amazed by the views in spite of the rain. We also hiked up to the mirador that offers spectacular views of Lago Guittierez. On our second day in Bariloche we were treated to a traditional gaucho parade and dance as it was the national day of Gaucho tradition. Compared to Ushuaia and Calafate we felt we got more for our money too.close

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by pawanthampi – posted on Nov 10, 2006

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loved this part of my trip,meet some cool people and the views are just amazing. Its cheap for people coming from europe, eating out, shopping, travel etc. the skiing is not like in europe. you can only get lessons for beginners after that its all private lessons. But you can rent good gear over...more loved this part of my trip,meet some cool people and the views are just amazing. Its cheap for people coming from europe, eating out, shopping, travel etc. the skiing is not like in europe. you can only get lessons for beginners after that its all private lessons. But you can rent good gear over there.close

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by Jillharp – posted on Jul 28, 2006

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This is a great city to visit for 3 or 4 days, lots to see and do, but pretty expensive for Argentina. Best place to meet people (who are not teenagers out on a school trip) is the Wilkinney Pub, but be prepared to spend around 9 pesos for a pint of Quilmes. Lots of great night clubs as well,...more This is a great city to visit for 3 or 4 days, lots to see and do, but pretty expensive for Argentina. Best place to meet people (who are not teenagers out on a school trip) is the Wilkinney Pub, but be prepared to spend around 9 pesos for a pint of Quilmes. Lots of great night clubs as well, but, they tend to be filled with the afore mentioned teenagers looking to get drunk out of their skulls.close

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by thehea – posted on Jul 27, 2006

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