Bariloche & the Lake District
The Argentine Lake District
Alpine lakes, chocolate, and skiing in a Patagonian Switzerland.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Bariloche & the Lake District.
Turquoise lakes ringed by Andean peaks.
Skiing at Cerro Catedral in winter.
Famous artisan chocolate and Swiss-style charm.
The scenic Seven Lakes Route drive.
Hiking, kayaking, and lakeside lodges in summer.
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Bariloche is Patagonia's storybook — turquoise lakes, snowy peaks, and Swiss-Argentine chocolate-box charm. Ski in winter, hike and kayak in summer; gorgeous year-round.
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Bariloche & the Lake District
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
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