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): tour the pleasant surroundings at Catedral Alta Patagonis. On the 2nd (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Museo del Lago Gutierrez and then get a new perspective on nature at Museo de la Patagonia.

To find traveler tips, reviews, maps, and tourist information, use the San Carlos de Bariloche online trip maker.

Buenos Aires to San Carlos de Bariloche is an approximately 5.5- hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of shuttle, flight, and bus; or drive. When traveling from Buenos Aires in September, plan for a bit cooler days and much colder nights in San Carlos de Bariloche: temperatures range from 13°C by day to 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to travel 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.

Get some cultural insight at Cemiterio de Recoleta and Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Buenos Aires: Basilica de Lujan (in Lujan) and Tigre (Safari Delta & Museo de arte Tigre). The adventure continues: wander the streets of Puerto Madero, shop like a local with Recoleta, take in the history at Plaza de Mayo, and stop by El Ateneo Grand Splendid.

To see ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Buenos Aires attractions planner.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from San Carlos de Bariloche to Buenos Aires in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus, flight, and shuttle; or drive. While traveling from San Carlos de Bariloche, expect a bit warmer days and warmer nights in Buenos Aires, ranging from highs of 20°C to lows of 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.