17 days in San Carlos de Bariloche & Buenos Aires Itinerary

Nestled against the foothills of the Andes, scenic San Carlos de Bariloche hugs the southern shore of Nahuel Huapi Lake and ranks among Argentina's top destinations for active outdoor vacations.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Thu): hit the slopes at Cerro Catedral Ski Resort. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Museo del Lago Gutierrez, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de San Carlos de Bariloche, and then learn more about the world around you at Museo de la Patagonia.

To find ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our San Carlos de Bariloche travel itinerary planner.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to San Carlos de Bariloche. In September in San Carlos de Bariloche, expect temperatures between 12°C during the day and 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to fly to Buenos Aires.

Cultural capital of South America, Buenos Aires remains one of the largest cities on the continent, serving as a point of departure for exploring the rest of the country.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Palermo and Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes. Get out of town with these interesting Buenos Aires side-trips: Basilica de Lujan (in Lujan) and Tigre (Safari Delta & Museo de arte Tigre). On the 7th (Wed), spend a day of history-infused exploration at La Boca. The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires (MALBA), admire the architecture and history at Plaza de Mayo, have fun and explore at Museo de Los Niños Abasto, and admire the natural beauty at Paseo del Rosedal.

To find photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Buenos Aires itinerary planner.

Fly from San Carlos de Bariloche to Buenos Aires in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from San Carlos de Bariloche in September: high temperatures in Buenos Aires hover around 21°C and lows are around 13°C.