Bariloche - Culture

Bariloche is the city that integrates most of the tourism services of Patagonia. It's located on the southeast border of the Nahuel Huapi Lake and inside the National Park of the same name, in the Province of Rio Negro. This city, particularly gifted by nature, has a population determined to satisfy the requirements of the thousands of tourists who visit the zone, making it the Capital of the Southern Lakes.

The Bariloche Foundation is a private, non-profit Research Institute, associated to the United Nations University (UNU), UNESCO, the International Federation of Institutes for Advanced Study (IFIAS), and the Asociación de Televisión Educativa Iberoamericana (ATEI). It was founded on March 28, 1963, by a group of Argentine scientists and businessmen for the purpose of furthering research, training, technical assistance, diffusion, and other creative activities in San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina. It is supported by private and public, national and international sources.

San Carlos de Bariloche a world famous ski resort known as the Argentine Switzerland. As the prevailing westerly winds descend the eastern slopes of the Andes, they become warmer and increase their capacity to absorb moisture. Any time of the year, from San Carlos de Bariloche, you can enjoy the attractions that nature offers. During the four seasons of the year, this city has attractions to offer. In winter the range of winter sports, going from ski to mountain biking, snowboard, snow polo and paragliding can be practiced in Cerro Catedral . The Bariloche experience is more than just a ski holiday. Skiing is just part of the fun in this beautiful alpine village with all it's history, restaurants and night spots.

Bariloche is a ski town. South America's and Argentina's oldest ski center, located on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi. San Carlos de Bariloche is actually a beautiful lakeside village housing the area's majority of hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, coffee houses and shops. Swiss style architecture, chocolate shops and ski promotions all over town make this South America's premier ski community. Bariloche was founded in 1902 and attracted many European immigrants and retains the title of "Little Switzerland" of South America. All hotels include breakfast, allowing guests the opportunity to experience Bariloche's many fine restaurants

In summer, fishing activities, trekking, horse riding, rafting and all the traditional excursions to the most attractive spots of the region including the trip to Chile along the lakes. Bariloche has the most modern and updated offer and excellent level in entertainment and shows. A modern casino, discos, pubs and restaurants are waiting for you to help you enjoy the nights during your stay.

Ceramica Bariloche was just started as a hobby of the Razza family in 1948, becoming a commercial enterprise in 1950. In those days, none of the necessary basic elements, like clay or trained workers existed in this town, not even any other handcraft productive activity of certain importance. But the high artistic spirit of the pioneer, who today is 98 years old, together with his strong desire to train young people into this task, gave tremendous impulse to this activity, as noble and ancient as man himself, which combines in a creative way, different european techniques with designs inspired in native flowers and Indian drawings.