San Carlos de Bariloche – Argentina – A Guide
San Carlos de Bariloche, usually known as Bariloche, is a city in the province of Rio Negro, Argentina. It is situated at the foothills of the Andes, surrounded by lakes (Nahuel Huapí, Gutierres Lake, Moreno Lake and Mascardi Lake) and mountains (Tronador, Cerro Catedral and Cerro Lopez).
The name Bariloche comes from the Mapudungun word Vuriloche meaning “people from behind the mountain”. The Vuriloche was used by the Poyas to cross the Andes and was kept secret from the European priests for a long time.
Tourism, both domestic and international, is the main economic activity of Bariloche, all year around. During the summer you could visit beautiful beaches such as Playa Bonita and Villa Tacul. And in winter you should visit the Cedro Catedral, where you could ski.
The fishing season is another great attraction apart from the excursions in the region. You could go on trekking in the mountains, almost completely wild and uninhabited with the exception of a few high-mountains huts operated by Club Andino Bariloche. The city is also famous for its chocolate which can be bought in all seasons.
To more information, you can enter here: http://www.bariloche.org/ - http://www.bariloche.com/ - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Carlos_de_Bariloche
