ABOUT BARILOCHE

  • Bariloche is one of the most important tourist
    attractions of Argentina!
  • It is located on the foot of Los Andes and south
    cost of Nahuel Huapi Lake and it is the biggest
    city of Rio Negro Province.
  • Its special architecture and wonderful landscapes
    make Bariloche an ideal destination to learn
    Spanish while traveling in Patagonia.
  • The charming city is surrounded by mountains,
    beautiful lakes, and amazing forests,glaciers and
    vegetal life.
  • In summer and spring the city invites visitors to
    enjoy excursions and outdoor activities in
    Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi while winter is
    ideal for skiing in Cerro Catedral.
  • Bariloche is considered by many to be the
    "Aspen of South America."
GETTING TO BARILOCHE
There are several options to reach Bariloche, either by plane
or bus, from inside Argentina or Chile. This is very
convenient for students interested in combine our 3
locations: Buenos Aires, Santiago and Bariloche

***No matter what transport system students choose to
travel, we offer all the advice they need to check their
options and coordinate their trips.

FROM BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
  • By plane: Planes leave from Aeroparque airport
    (domestic), flights takes around 2h20min.
  • Aerolineas Argentinas and some other airlines have
    frequent flights for around US$250-300.
  • By Bus: There are several coach companies that offer a
    good variety of options from standard buses to
    sleepers. Trip takes around 20hrs and cost vary from
    US$30.

FROM SANTIAGO, CHILE
  • By Plane: Lan Chile offers frequent flights to Bariloche
    for costs that vary from US$200. 2h30 min is what the
    flight usually takes.
  • Another option is a flight to Osorno, the closest
    Chilean city to Bariloche, and then combining with a
    bus that takes around 6hrs to reach the terminal and
    costs US$15-20.
  • By Bus: In general coaches leave Santiago at late
    afternoon and takes 10-12hrs to reach Osorno and then
    continuing to Bariloche. The ticket price is approx.
    US$35.
ACCESS TO ARGENTINA'S NATURE
  • Buenos Aires is the travel hub of Argentina.
  • Domestic flights can take you north to Iguazzu Falls,
    south to Patagonia, or west to the Andes mountains.  A
    short ferry ride will get you to Uruguay and its famous
    beach resort, Punta Del Este
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(Above) Buenos Aires' colorful neighborhood, "La
Boca," offers street art vendors, tango performers,
and other unique opportunities.
(Above) Buenos Aires, Argentina's capital and South
America's cultural center, has the feel of a European
cosmopolitan.
(Above) The colorful resort village of Bariloche, nestled in the Andes
on the banks of a beautiful lake, is the main vacation destination for
Argentineans because of its stunning scenery and world-class skiing.