The airport is about 15 km east of the city center; taxis take about 20 minutes.
Things to do at San Carlos Bariloche Airport (BRC)
San Carlos Bariloche AirportBRC
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Things to do in San Carlos Bariloche Airport
Bariloche sits in Argentine Patagonia on the shore of Lago Nahuel Huapi, surrounded by Andean peaks and temperate rainforest within Nahuel Huapi National Park. The Circuito Chico scenic loop around the lake, boat excursions to Isla Victoria and the ancient Arrayán Forest, and hiking to Refugio Frey are classic activities. Cerro Catedral ski resort (20 km away) is the largest in South America. Bariloche is also Argentina's chocolate capital, with Swiss-influenced confectioners throughout the lakefront downtown center.
Insider intel
Top Tips for San Carlos Bariloche Airport
- The Circuito Chico scenic road loop (45 km by car) gives the best panoramic views of Nahuel Huapi Lake and the surrounding Andean peaks.
- Cerro Campanario chairlift (about 18 km from the city) reaches one of Patagonia's most spectacular panoramas — National Geographic has listed it among the world's best viewpoints.
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Browse lounges at BRC
1 Sanctifly partner lounge at San Carlos Bariloche Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestBariloche by AMAE Lounge
At San Carlos Bariloche Airport (BRC) in Bariloche, Argentina, the Bariloche by AMAE Lounge is conveniently located landside in the Main Terminal, before passport control and the security check. This makes the airport lounge easy to reach as soon as you arrive at the terminal, whether you’re starting your travel day early, waiting to meet someone, or looking for a comfortable place to relax before heading airside. Because it’s situated prior to security, you can visit without needing to pass through checkpoints first, which is especially helpful if you want to settle in before joining security lines. The Bariloche by AMAE Lounge is accessible to passengers traveling on both domestic and international flights, offering a practical option regardless of your itinerary from San Carlos Bariloche Airport. It’s also available to arrival passengers, so you can stop in after landing in Bariloche, Argentina to unwind, refresh, or regroup before continuing your journey. If you’re in the Main Terminal landside area and still before passport control and security, you’re in the right place to access the lounge.Book Now
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