The Complete Guide to a Kosher Trip to Bariloche
Bariloche, the lake-and-chocolate town in the heart of Argentine Patagonia, is a central stop on the post-army Israeli backpacker trail - and Chabad House of Bariloche, active there since 2009, is the heart of the temporary community that forms there each season. Here's a short guide to planning your visit.
Chabad House of Bariloche — more than half now keep kosher
Chabad House of Bariloche, led by Rabbi Boaz Klein and his family, is a central anchor for the wave of post-army Israeli backpackers who flood Patagonia - today more than half of them keep kosher, compared to around five percent roughly two decades ago. It provides Shabbat meals, prayers, and essential information for the onward trek through the Andes.
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Nahuel Huapi Lake — catamaran to Llao Llao
Nahuel Huapi Lake, a vast glacial lake ringed by the Andes, is the heart of Bariloche's scenic region. Practical tip: take a catamaran from Puerto Pañuelo to the Llao Llao Peninsula and Victoria Island, part of the classic 'Circuito Chico' tour.
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Cerro Catedral — skiing in winter, trekking in summer
Cerro Catedral, the most developed ski resort in South America, is about 19 km from central Bariloche. Practical tip: in the southern summer (January-March) the chairlift still runs for hiking and a panoramic view over the lake district - not just a winter ski destination.
See all optionsCerro Campanario — one of the world's finest viewpoints
Cerro Campanario, a hill many travel guides crown as one of the world's most spectacular viewpoints, offers views over Lake Nahuel Huapi and Lake Moreno, El Trébol lagoon, and Victoria Island. Practical tip: the chairlift is quick, but it's also worth the short, rewarding hike up on foot.
See all optionsBetween Chabad House of Bariloche, Nahuel Huapi Lake, Cerro Catedral, and Cerro Campanario, Bariloche offers a rare combination of a vibrant Jewish travel infrastructure alongside some of the most spectacular mountain-and-lake scenery on earth.
Stay in the kosher area of Bariloche
Bariloche does not have one obvious Jewish quarter. Chabad House of Bariloche (Chabad house listed on the site) is the anchor - book a hotel within walking distance of it rather than picking a random part of Bariloche.
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Guided Tours & Experiences
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Rent a car in Bariloche
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Airport Transfer to Your Hotel
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