Argentina: February began with optimal levels in Bariloche
The tourism numbers in Bariloche closed January and opened February with good news for the city
Tourism in Bariloche never ceases to amaze. After the positive repercussion that January left in terms of tourist movement, the long carnival weekend will arrive, where there are great expectations since it is the first long holiday of the year and the city of Río Negro remains one of the most popular destinations. elected by the Argentines.
This summer 2023 attracted a lot of tourism in different destinations and Bariloche is no exception. The city received more than 145,000 tourists in the month of January, also registering very good occupancy in hotel rooms and campsites. Many of the visitors come from neighboring countries such as Brazil, Chile and Uruguay. Although every year there are more foreign tourists, the city is making a strong investment and promotion to attract visitors from Europe and the United States.
In this regard, the Secretary of Tourism Gastón Burlón comments: “We are at 85% occupancy. Bearing in mind that Bariloche has 31,000 beds, there are many people who come to visit us. We are the destination with the most air connectivity in the interior of the country. We are very satisfied and grateful that people choose us for vacations. We have sincerely fulfilled our
s expectations since it is the beginning of the year and the numbers and percentages are very good in every sense"
One of the distinctive attractions that is taking place during these days is the Craft Beer Festival, which invites the public to enjoy a very special week enjoying the best beers that Bariloche has to offer. The typical breweries will offer a tasting of their best beers and tapas at promotional prices. You can also taste the exclusive beer they made for the event itself. On Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th, the festival moves to the Base of Cerro Catedral with live music, food trucks and endless craft beers to savor. Among the invited bands will be Turf, Mimi Maura and Knowing Russia.
The kilometers of beach in lakes and rivers and the diversity of sports and recreational proposals such as trekking, horseback riding and the impressive landscapes are a variety of charms that have made Bariloche one of the most chosen options for tourism both nationally and internationally. The extra-long Carnival weekend is expected to live with high levels of occupancy not only in Bariloche but in all Rio Negro destinations.