BARILOCHE - ARGENTINA |
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Bariloche in Argentina is situated on the foothills of the Andes, surrounded
by lakes (Nahuel Huapi, Gutiérrez, Mascardi) and mountains (Tronador,
Catedral, López). It is famous for skiing but also great for walking and
climbing. The "Cerro Catedral" is one of the most important ski centers in
South America. |
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You can get to Chile a couple of ways, one way
is across the Andes to Puerto Montt via 4 buses and 3 boats, another way is
via the Samoré International Pass to Osorno.
The name Bariloche comes from the Mapuche word Vuriloche and it means "people
from behind the mountain" (furi=behind, che=people). The Vuriloche pass was
used by the Mapuches to cross the Andes and was kept secret from the
Europeans for a long time.
Settled primarily by Austrians and Germans about 1895, San Carlos de
Bariloche has the appearance of an alpine town. Population (1991) 77,600. |
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