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Colonia Suiza
A half-day stop from Bariloche: see the Swiss-style chalets, hike Cerro López or Laguna Negra, then return. Not a base.
Colonia Suiza is a small village 24 km west of Bariloche, founded by Swiss settlers in the late 19th century. It has a handful of pioneer houses, a chapel, and access to hikes near Lago Perito Moreno. Most visitors come for a few hours by bus No. 10 from Bariloche, then head back. One night is fine if you want a quiet evening, but there is not enough to fill a full day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- ARS
- Best months
- Nov–Mar (warm, dry)
- avoid Jun–Aug (cold, snow on higher trails)
- Airport
- San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC)
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Argentina ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Argentina's National Migration Directorate (Migraciones) or an Argentine consulate before booking.
- Argentina ↗Since April 2025 the official, MEP and street ('blue') dollar rates sit within a few percent of each other; a foreign card is usually the best-value way to pay, while ATM withdrawals carry high fixed fees. Rules have changed often — check before you fly.
- Argentina ↗Patagonia (El Calafate, El Chaltén, Ushuaia) is a November–March trip; in winter many services close and hiking is limited.
- Argentina ↗Since August 2026 non-resident foreigners must show insurance or pay for non-urgent care at nationally run public hospitals, and Buenos Aires City, Mendoza, Salta, Jujuy and Santa Cruz charge visitors for scheduled care; emergencies are still treated. Travel with medical insurance — check the current rules.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Colonia Suiza911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Colonia Suiza, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Argentine peso (ARS, $).Argentina-wide
- SIM or eSIMClaro, Movistar and Personal cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their shops with a passport, or an eSIM before you fly.Argentina-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable in Buenos Aires and most cities; in the Northwest and rural areas ask or use bottled.Argentina-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10% in cash; the cubierto (cover charge) is not a tip.Argentina-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Argentina-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsUse cafés, shopping centres and bus terminals (small fee sometimes); carry tissues.Argentina-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 107 ambulance · 100 fire
- Sundays & holidaysSiesta hours (13:00–17:00) in the provinces close many shops; Buenos Aires works straight through.Siesta hours (1:00 PM–5:00 PM) in the provinces close many shops; Buenos Aires works straight through.Argentina-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBRC San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) east; bus or taxi to Bariloche, then bus No.BRC San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) east; bus or taxi to Bariloche, then bus No.
- Getting aroundWalk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeARS 1,000–2,000
- BeerBeer (local bottle)ARS 2,000–4,000
- Metro or bus rideBus No. 10 one wayARS 1,000 (check)
- Budget bedCampsite pitch (own tent), a night, per roomARS 8,000
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a hostel or cabin, a night, per roomARS 60,000
- High-end bedDouble room in a hostel or cabin, a night, per roomARS 110,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ARS 15,000 · Mid ARS 30,000 · High ARS 50,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BRC San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) east; bus or taxi to Bariloche, then bus No. 10 to Colonia Suiza)BRC San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) east; bus or taxi to Bariloche, then bus No. 10 to Colonia Suiza)
Map of Colonia Suiza
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Colonia Suiza
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Catedral Alta Patagonia · 9.7 km straight line
- San Carlos de Bariloche · 18 km straight line
- Villa la Angostura · 39 km straight line
- El Bolsón · 97 km straight line
- Chapelco · 99 km straight line
- San Martín de los Andes · 104 km straight line
- Lago Puelo · 108 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Jun
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Jul
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Aug
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Sep
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jul (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jun (10 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Colonia Suiza: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
May
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Jun
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
Jul
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
Aug
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Sep
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk. The village is compact; trails start at the edge of town.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Bus No. 10, about 30 min
The main hub for supplies, restaurants, and connections.
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus via Bariloche, about 1.5 h
Lake town on the Quetrihué Peninsula; good for a day trip.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus to Bariloche, then another bus, about 1 h total
Ski resort in winter; hiking in summer. Check the season.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Colonia Suiza village centre
Hostels and campsites; everything walkable.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ARS 15,000–25,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ARS 25,000–40,000 excl. bed
- High
- ARS 40,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a hostel or cabin1 × 1 night × ARS 60,000 | ARS 60,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ARS 30,000 | ARS 60,000 |
| Bus No. 10 from Bariloche, both ways2 × ARS 2,000 · check | ARS 4,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ARS 12,000 · check | ARS 24,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ARS 14,800 |
| Trip total≈ ARS 81,400 per person per day, bed included | ARS 162,800 |
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2026 estimate in Argentine pesos; flights and long-distance buses excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ARS 1,000–2,000 |
| Empanada | ARS 1,500–3,000 |
| Beer (local bottle) | ARS 2,000–4,000 |
| Bus No. 10 one way | ARS 1,000 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus No. 10 from Bariloche runs roughly hourly; check the return schedule so you are not stranded.
- The Museo de los Viejos Colonos opens only one day per month — check locally.
- Trails to Cerro López and Laguna Negra are unmarked in parts; carry a map or GPS.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Ambulance
- 107
- Fire
- 100
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police911
- Ambulance107
- Fire100
Embassy
Most embassies are in Buenos Aires. The nearest consulate for many countries is in Bariloche (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus No. 10 Bariloche → Colonia Suiza: about ARS 1,000, 30 min (check)
- Taxi Bariloche → Colonia Suiza: ARS 15,000–25,000
Say or show
- Hola / Buenos días — Hello / Good morning (OH-lah / BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much? (KWAHN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Dónde está la parada? — Where is the bus stop? (DOHN-deh es-TAH lah pah-RAH-dah)
- Necesito un médico — I need a doctor (neh-seh-SEE-toh oon MEH-dee-koh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Colonia Suiza. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar (warm, dry) · avoid Jun–Aug (cold, snow on higher trails) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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