Nahuel Huapi Lake, Llao Llao Hotel, Bariloche Atomic Centre. Things to do, costs, the best time to visit and nearby day trips, with approximate prices and open data sources.
Nahuel Huapi Lake is an Andean lake in the lake region of northern Patagonia between the provinces of Río Negro and Neuquén, in Argentina. The lake has a northwest-southeast elongated shape and complex geography with several branches, peninsulas and islands.
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The Llao Llao Hotel is located in the tourist resort of San Carlos de Bariloche within the Río Negro, Argentina. The hotel is situated in the foothills of the Andes on a hill between the Moreno Lake and Nahuel Huapi lakes.
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The Bariloche Atomic Centre is one of the research and development centres of the Argentine National Atomic Energy Commission. As its name implies, it is located in the city of San Carlos de Bariloche.
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The Cathedral of Our Lady of Nahuel Huapi Also Cathedral of Carlos de Bariloche is the main Catholic cathedral within the city of San Carlos de Bariloche, in Patagonia Argentina. It is located on large plot of land close to the Nahuel Huapi…
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Cerro Otto is a mountain located 5 kilometres from San Carlos de Bariloche, and inside the Nahuel Huapí National Park, in Patagonia, Argentina.
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The Francisco P. Moreno Museum of Patagonia is a natural history and cultural anthropology museum located in the Civic Center of Bariloche, Argentina.
Wikipedia ↗Approximate prices per person, in euros. We estimate them from World Bank price levels and our own research; use them for planning and always double-check before booking.
| Hostel bed | €27 |
|---|---|
| Private room, shared bathroom | €43 |
| Private room with bathroom | €57 |
| Standard hotel | €89 |
| Budget | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Food | €22 | €40 |
| Local transport | €4 | €7 |
| If you cook yourself | €12 | |
| Total per day | €83 | €136 |
| Main sights (estimate) | €23 |
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| Optional tours and excursions (estimate) | €32 |
💶 4 days in Bariloche: ≈ €387 on a budget or ≈ €599 at a standard level, entrance fees included and flights excluded. Work out your whole trip →
🚇 Public transport and walking. Estimate based on the country's price level (World Bank).
The most pleasant months are January, February, December. Monthly averages 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
One of the most beautiful scenic drives in Patagonia
🚆 ≈ 2 h 30 by car or tour · ≈ €30–€60 returnOn a budget, about €83 per person per day (private room with bathroom, food and local transport); at a standard level, about €136. For 4 days, including the main entrance fees, budget ≈ €387 to €599, not counting flights.
Based on average weather over the last 10 years, the most pleasant months are January, February, December.
We recommend 4 days to see the essentials without rushing, plus one more if you want to add Seven Lakes Route.
The must-sees: Nahuel Huapi Lake; Llao Llao Hotel; Bariloche Atomic Centre; Cathedral of Our Lady of Nahuel Huapi; Cerro Otto; Francisco Moreno Museum of Patagonia.
Compare on Booking, Hostelworld or Airbnb: look for well-connected neighbourhoods outside the centre. A private room with bathroom costs around €57 per night and a hostel bed €27.
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