Visit this beautiful Argentina escape any time of the year.

Below, how to make the most of a visit to the alluring Patagonian destination.

If you prefer a more leisurely pace, fish or horseback ride.

Llao Llao Hotel property with mountains and rainbow

Credit: Llao Llao Hotel

The actual town of Bariloche is easy to explore on foot and takes but a few hours.

(Bariloche is considered the chocolate capital of Argentina.)

Alto El Fuego Parrilla

Don’t be fooled by the humble-looking house.

Bariloche church steeple with lake and mountains in background

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Because inside, you’ll discover one of Bariloche’s coziest and most popularparillas,Alto El Fuego.

Mamuschka

Specialty shops are all over town, but for the best, locals recommendMamuschka.

As for what to order?

Inside a room at Selina Bariloche

Selina Bariloche

Try the house Lasagna Alberto, generously layered with meat sauce, ham, cheese, and vegetables.

Cerveceriia Patagonia diners with mountains visible through windows

Cerveceriia Patagonia