Why go
- City and municipality in Río Negro, Argentina.
- Served by El Maitén Airport (EMX).
History
San Carlos de Bariloche, commonly known simply as Bariloche, is the largest city in the Argentine province of Río Negro and the seat of the department of the same name. It is located in the foothills of the Patagonian Andes on the southern shore of Nahuel Huapi Lake, near the border with Chile. With a population of 135,755 according to the 2022 census, Bariloche is a mid-sized city by national standards but holds significant regional importance. It is not only the most populous city in its province but also the largest in the Patagonian Andes, and the third largest in the entire Argentine Patagonia, following Neuquén and Comodoro Rivadavia. Its urban zone is characterized by its low density and has an area of more than 220 square kilometres (85 sq mi), extending longitudinally from east to west for about 50 kilometres (31 mi).
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Aerolineas Argentinas AR (737) · 4 routes: Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Mendoza
- TRIP Linhas A 8R (Saab 340) · 2 routes: Comodoro Rivadavia, Esquel
- LAN Airlines LA (A320) · 1 route: Buenos Aires
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is El Maitén Airport (EMX); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BRC has direct flights to 6 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Comodoro Rivadavia, Cordoba, Esquel…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Puerto Pañuelo, 19 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bariloche-Patagonia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.