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 see other places to visit, where to stay, 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 flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. 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: take a stroll through Puerto Madero, appreciate the extensive heritage of La Boca, admire the natural beauty at Jardin Japones, and explore the world behind art at Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires.

To find photos, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Buenos Aires day trip site.

Traveling by flight from San Carlos de Bariloche to Buenos Aires takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Carlos de Bariloche in September, you will find days in Buenos Aires are a bit warmer (20°C), and nights are much hotter (13°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can travel back home.