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San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina
Rio Negro · Argentina
San Carlos de Bariloche is a mid-size city in Rio Negro, Argentina with a population of 95,394. Elevation: 2,753 ft (839 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Carlos de Bariloche
San Carlos de Bariloche, commonly known simply as Bariloche, is the largest city in the Argentine province of Río Negro and the seat of the department of the same name. It is located in the foothills of the Patagonian Andes on the southern shore of Nahuel Huapi Lake, near the border with Chile. With a population of 135,755 according to the 2022 census, Bariloche is a mid-sized city by national standards but holds significant regional importance. It is not only the most populous city in its province but also the largest in the Patagonian Andes, and the third largest in the entire Argentine Patagonia, following Neuquén and Comodoro Rivadavia. Its urban zone is characterized by its low density and has an area of more than 220 square kilometres (85 sq mi), extending longitudinally from east to west for about 50 kilometres (31 mi).
People
Climate
| Population | 95,394 |
| Population Density | 1,122 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,753 ft (839 m) |
| Coordinates | -41.1456°, -71.3082° |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
| Country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| State / Province | Rio Negro |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.6 inches (854 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Carlos de Bariloche
San Carlos de Bariloche is a mid-size city in Argentina (Rio Negro) with a population of 95,394. The city sits at an elevation of 2,753 feet (839 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.6 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Salta.
Climate in San Carlos de Bariloche
San Carlos de Bariloche has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C (48°F). The hottest month is Feb (14.8°C), the coldest is Jul (3.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 825 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below Argentina avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,753 ft (839 m) |
| Area | 85.1 sq mi (220.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -41.1456°N, 71.3082°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Explosion | 60.0 m | 27 | 113 km |
| 2022 | TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE | Meteorological | 0.8 m | — | 91 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tronador (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tronador | Stratovolcano | 3,478 m (11,411 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 81 km |
| Antillanca Volcanic Complex | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,979 m (6,493 ft) | -230 | 81 km |
| Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 1850 | 83 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 92 km |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 100 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 109 km |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 111 km |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 134 km |
| Crater Basalt Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 142 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 149 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 169 km |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 173 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 38°F (4°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in |
San Carlos de Bariloche has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 37°F in July to 59°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (1.0").
Colleges & Universities in San Carlos de Bariloche
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Regional Universitario Bariloche | University | — | Visit → |
| CNEA - Centro Atómico Bariloche | University | — | Visit → |
| Colegio FASTA Carlos Acuti | College | — | Visit → |
| Escuela de Hotelería | College | — | — |
| Escuela de Suboficiales y Agentes | College | — | — |
| Instituto Superior Patagónico | University | — | Visit → |
| INTA | College | — | — |
| U.T.N. – F.R.C. | University | — | — |
| Universidad Nacional de Río Negro | University | — | — |
Schools in San Carlos de Bariloche
52+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela N° 37 - "Doctor Ángel Gallardo" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Antu Ruca | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Arte La Llave | — | — | — | — |
| Secundario Amuyen | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Nro 295 | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Jean Piaget | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nro 311 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nº 328 Evelina Agúndez de Calderón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nro 374 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nro 310 "Arrayanes" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela N° 278 "General Nicolás Levalle" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cailen GS -015 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 187 "Carlos María Biedma" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nº 267 Ceferino Namuncurá | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Primo Capraro | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Kurt Gödel - Jardín Colorín Colorado | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Educación Media Nº 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria N° 325 | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Dante Alighieri | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rionegrina N° 45 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria N° 266 "Domingo Faustino Sarmiento" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria N°320 | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Don Bosco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela N° 343 "Inayén" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria 97 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Técnica Jorge Newbery | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nro 185 | — | — | — | — |
| colegio siglo xxi | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 44 | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Woodville | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Militar de Montaña | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Qmark | — | — | — | — |
| La Montaña Spanish School | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Virgen Misionera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Técnica LOS ANDES | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Técnica Nehuen Peuman | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Integral Vuriloche | — | — | — | — |
| Gimnasio Germán González | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto María Auxiliadora | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 315 TM | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nro 273 - Ayen-Hue | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela N°16: Francisco Pascacio Moreno | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nro 71 - Don José de San Martín | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nro 132 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nro 201: Juan Ramón Jiménez | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Castex | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nro 99 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 298 | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Patricio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 321 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela N º 284 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nº 255 Bernardo O'Higgins | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Carlos de Bariloche
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Con Vos 89.9 | news, pop | AAC 49 kbps | |
| Radio Con Vos 89.9 FM | — | AAC 49 kbps | |
| FM Bariloche | actualidad, musica | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| FM Horizonte (revival 101.9) | adult contemporary, oldies | AAC 128 kbps | |
| PreNicene Radio | christian, history | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ciudad AM 1110 | news talk music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| FM Horizonte (historica 94.3) | adult contemporary, oldies | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in San Carlos de Bariloche
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de Otto Mailing | ||||
| El Museo del Chocolate | ||||
| Francisco Moreno Museum of Patagonia | ||||
| Muestra de Artefactos Arqueológicos | ||||
| Museo del Chocolate | ||||
| Museo Paleontológico |
Libraries in San Carlos de Bariloche
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Leo Falicov | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular Aime Paine-Conabip | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular Dina Huapi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Carlos Carnota | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Sarmiento | 0.0 | |||||
| Puerto Moreno | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Carlos de Bariloche
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria de Artesanos | |||||
| Feria de Artesanos y Emprendedores | |||||
| Fratelli Distribuidora | |||||
| La Orquita | |||||
| Mercado del Lago |
Hotels in San Carlos de Bariloche
129 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Carlos de Bariloche
99 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Carlos de Bariloche
27 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in San Carlos de Bariloche
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in San Carlos de Bariloche
6 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in San Carlos de Bariloche
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in San Carlos de Bariloche
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Carlos de Bariloche
13 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in San Carlos de Bariloche
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in San Carlos de Bariloche
4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in San Carlos de Bariloche
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Carlos de Bariloche
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Carlos de Bariloche
18 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Carlos de Bariloche
13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in San Carlos de Bariloche
16 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in San Carlos de Bariloche
14 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in San Carlos de Bariloche
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in San Carlos de Bariloche
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachmann | ||||
| Berlina | ||||
| Blest | ||||
| Cervecería Konna | ||||
| Cervecería Patagonia | ||||
| Cerveza Bernabe | ||||
| Fusión cervecería recarga Growler | ||||
| La Cruz | ||||
| Lowther | ||||
| Patagonía | ||||
| PIBÄ foodtruck | ||||
| Wesley Brewery |
Ski Resorts Near San Carlos de Bariloche
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Perito Moreno | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cerro Catedral | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cerro Bayo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near San Carlos de Bariloche
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport | BRC | Large Airport |
| Lago Nahuel Huapi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Llanada Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Paso El León Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Peulla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pilcaniyeu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Río Frío Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in San Carlos de Bariloche
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Andreani | |
| Correo Argentino | |
| Expreso Oro Blanco | |
| OCA | |
| Vía Bariloche - Encomiendas | |
| Vía Cargo |
Treatment Centers in San Carlos de Bariloche
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Asociación Programa Asumir - Rehabilitación de Adicciones | ||
| Crecer Kinesiología | ||
| Rehabilitación y Salud |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Carlos de Bariloche
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bendición Inauguración Templo Parroquial Virgen Misionera | |
| Capilla La Sagrada Familia | |
| Catedral Nuestra Señora del Nahuel Huapi | |
| Cuasiparroquia Virgen de Lujan | |
| Gruta de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Bautista Melipal | |
| María Auxiliadora | |
| Parroquia Del Carmen | |
| Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves | |
| Parroquia San Cayetano | |
| Parroquia San Francisco de Asís | |
| ParroquiaMedalla Milagrosa |
Explore Near San Carlos de Bariloche
Quick Facts
Around San Carlos de Bariloche
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near San Carlos de Bariloche
40 places within 15 km
- • Playa Gutiérrez
- • Playa Las Bombas
- • Playa Melipal
- • La ventana
- • Galería de Arte Cerro Otto
- • Cerro Bernal
- • Cerro Blanco
- • Cerro Carbón
- • Cerro Chacayal
- • Cerro Challhuaco
- + 18 more
- • Ruinas del "Proyecto Huemul"
- • Deck Panorámico
- • Mirador Cerro Viejo
- • Mirador Cerro Viejo
- • Mirador de Las Victorias
- • Mirador Lago Gutiérrez
- + 6 more
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Public Holidays in Argentina
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About San Carlos de Bariloche
What is the population of San Carlos de Bariloche?
San Carlos de Bariloche has a population of 95,394 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 1,122 people per square mile, spread across 85.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Carlos de Bariloche?
San Carlos de Bariloche has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.6 inches.