Bariloche in autumn: what to do and where to stay

When is autumn in Bariloche

Autumn runs from 20 March to 21 June. The strongest forest colours show mainly in April and May, before the first frosts: ñire and lenga trees turn from yellow to red and burgundy, against the green of the coihues and cypresses.

It is a quieter season than summer or the winter holidays. Tours have shorter waits, restaurants have tables and the lake is often calm in the morning.

What the weather is like

Days are cool and nights are cold. Based on recent years' averages, highs in April are usually between 11 and 14 °C and drop below 10 °C in May; at night it can be close to 0 °C. Rain becomes more frequent as May goes on, and by the end of the season the first snow may fall on the mountains.

Bring layers, a warm coat, a waterproof jacket and walking shoes. Check the forecast of Argentina's National Weather Service before heading out on a trip.

Things to do in autumn

• National Chocolate Festival: held at Easter in downtown Bariloche, with activities for all ages. In 2027 Easter week runs from 25 to 28 March; the programme is published every year by the city.
• Curanto in Colonia Suiza: the Colonia Suiza fair opens on Wednesdays and Sundays at midday, and curanto is cooked on those days. It is about 10 km from Amutuy by car, 17 minutes.
• Cerro Campanario: one of Bariloche's best-known views, over Lake Nahuel Huapi and Lake Perito Moreno. The chairlift is 5 km away, about 7 minutes by car.
• Boat trips from Puerto Pañuelo: the lake excursions of Nahuel Huapi National Park leave from here. It is 3 km away, about 5 minutes by car.
• Walks among the colours: Circuito Chico, Colonia Suiza and Cerro Otto have short trails to see the autumn forests. Check trail conditions with the National Park before you go.
• Craft beer and chocolate: Cervecería Patagonia is about 10 km from the cabins, inside the circuit, and the classic chocolate shops are downtown.

Some chairlifts and cable cars close for a few weeks between May and June for maintenance before winter: if you want to go up a mountain, check that day's opening hours.

Why stay in Circuito Chico in autumn

Days are shorter in autumn, so sleeping close to the sights gives you more time. Amutuy is at kilometre 23 of Av. Bustillo, inside Circuito Chico and across the street from the lake: Colonia Suiza, Puerto Pañuelo and Cerro Campanario are 5 to 17 minutes away by car. Downtown is about 22 km away (35 minutes by car) and bus line 20 stops at the corner.

The cabins have central heating with underfloor heating and radiators, a fully equipped kitchen and 500 Mbps fibre-optic Wi-Fi. On the property there is an enclosed barbecue house for cold evenings, free to use. They sleep up to 4 and we welcome small or medium pets on request.

Booking on this website you pay 10% less than on other sites.