San Carlos de Bariloche is an alpine township, nestled on the edge of lake Nahuel Huapi, some 1800kms south-west of Buenos Aires.

It's easily accessible either by jet aircraft with frequent daily services, or by a well maintained & sealed highway.

It is located within the Nahuel Huapi National Park - 700000 hectares of alpine year round playground, renown for fisherman, skiers, lovers of fresh water sports, sailing enthusiasts, nature lovers, trail hikers, golfers & yes, divers.

With an ample array of top resort hotels, apartments, condominiums through to small cozy bed & breakfast Inns, Bariloche has the charm & the capacity to provide for all tastes & expectations.

Bariloche experiences four distinct changes of season. October heralds springtime & with it comes the blossoms, freshness & emerging greens of lush grasses, new shoot , buds & leaves on the deciduous trees, longer days with real warmth in the sun.

Summer in Bariloche is gorgeous. The sun hot, the days long from a sunrise prior to 0600 am & sunsets with lingering twilight well after 10pm. Summer is determined from mid -December until mid-March & gives rise to a myriad of lake activities & world renown fishing. It is a busy time with demand usually outstripping capacity as this area is the playground for Argentina's families on vacation, as well as countless International visitors.

Autumn in Bariloche commences late March & on through May. The changing colours of leaves is truly magnificent. There comes a time when the heat goes out of the afternoon sun & the crispness of early evening indicates winter is close. Bariloche is quiet at this time & the climate perfect for hiking on the many clearly marked trails around the lake & in the surrounding mountains during the daylight hours.