BarilochevsQueenstown
Can't decide between Bariloche and Queenstown? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Bariloche
Bariloche is Argentina's Alpine paradise, a chocolate-producing ski town on the shores of stunning Patagonian lakes. Surrounded by the Andes, this Swiss-style resort offers world-class skiing, hiking in Nahuel Huapi National Park, and famous artisan chocolate.
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Queenstown
Queenstown is the adventure capital of the world, dramatically set on Lake Wakatipu surrounded by the Remarkables mountain range. This compact town offers bungee jumping, skiing, jet boating, and access to Milford Sound's stunning fjords.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
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Culture & History
Bariloche offers Nahuel Huapi Lake, Cerro Catedral Skiing, Circuito Chico Drive
Queenstown offers Bungee Jumping, Milford Sound Day Trip, Skyline Gondola
Food & Dining
Bariloche is famous for its local dining scene
Queenstown is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Bariloche offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Queenstown offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Best Time to Visit
December to March (summer), June to September (skiing)
December to February (summer), June to August (skiing)
Weather
Summer: 18°C, Winter: 4°C
Summer: 22°C, Winter: 8°C
Top Attractions in Bariloche
- 1Nahuel Huapi Lake
- 2Cerro Catedral Skiing
- 3Circuito Chico Drive
- 4Chocolate Shops
- 5Cerro Campanario Views
- 6Isla Victoria
Top Attractions in Queenstown
- 1Bungee Jumping
- 2Milford Sound Day Trip
- 3Skyline Gondola
- 4Lake Wakatipu
- 5Ski Resorts
- 6Fergburger
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Trésors Cachés
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Trésors Cachés à Bariloche
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Refugio Frey
A rustic mountain hut nestled in a stunning granite cirque with a glacial lake, accessible via a challenging but rewarding day hike from Cerro Catedral.
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Colonia Suiza
A small, historic Swiss colony located on the Circuito Chico, famous for its weekly 'Feria' (market) on Wednesdays and Sundays where you can try 'curanto' (a traditional Patagonian pit barbecue).
Trésors Cachés à Queenstown
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Moke Lake
A serene, loop-shaped lake nestled in a glacial valley, just a 20-minute drive from Queenstown.
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The Queenstown Gardens
A beautiful, free public park on a peninsula jutting into Lake Wakatipu, right next to the town centre.
Quartiers à Explorer
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Meilleurs Quartiers à Bariloche
Centro Cívico & Downtown
The historic heart of Bariloche, centered around the iconic stone and wood civic buildings and cathedral.
Cerro Catedral
Not just a ski resort but a vibrant, self-contained mountain village at the base of the slopes.
Meilleurs Quartiers à Queenstown
Town Centre
The vibrant, compact heart of Queenstown, buzzing with energy day and night.
Fernhill
A steep, residential suburb perched on the hillside above the town centre, offering some of the most spectacular panoramic views of the lake and mountains.
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Our Verdict
Both Bariloche and Queenstown are incredible destinations. Bariloche excels in Patagonian lakes and skiing, while Queenstown stands out for bungee jumping and skiing.
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